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The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates Throwing weight around
Taking a moment to regain her composure, Ava asked the security guard. “How much does the regular VIP cost?” “A deposit of five hundred thousand dollars.” The security guard said with a warm smile.“Five hundred thousand?... That's not much better at all!” Ava said in annoyance. “ We are just here for a meal. It won't cost so much. Can't you just let us in!?... I'll make sure you get handsomely tipped!”“... Ehmm, I can't really do anything about that ma'am.”Ava didn't even know how to respond as she stared dumbfoundedly at the security guard.If she had known that the restaurant at Lakeside charged such exorbitant prices just to let people in, she would never have chosen to go there in the first place!“So ma'am, which would you be going with?” The security guard asked while putting on a professional smile.“What do you mean which would I be going with?... Do you really expect me to pay such ridiculous prices just to get in?”“Well…”“Get me your manager, I'll talk to him personall
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates The beggar is actually the owner!?
Due to the tantrums that Ava and Andre were throwing, the others in the restaurant were naturally disturbed and for this, they did not look kindly on the duo.With no other choice, the waiter took his leave to call for the manager while Ava chuckled before addressing William. “Just you wait.”William rolled his eyes, as a sigh of exasperation escaped his lips. Just then, he heard a familiar voice. “Ava, Andre, what are the both of you doing here?”Everyone glanced to the side to find Celia approaching them.She had a dinner gown on and had put on a mild amount of makeup with a few jewelry pieces as well.Though simple, it was enough to take away the breaths of most men, leaving them breathless and thirsting for her attention. “Celia, oh my goodness, you look stunning,” Ava said as she rushed over to embrace Celia, who was still perplexed by the current situation.Harold beamed as he remarked. “I have to agree, Miss Rodriguez, if I knew you planned on appearing so stunning, I would h
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates Con artist
“Mister Belmont, should we remove these troublemakers from the restaurant?” The manager asked, causing Andre and Ava to tense up.If they were kicked out, it would end up being a great humiliation and everyone would mock them for it. Just as they began to panic, William remarked. “No need for that. We should provide good service to our customers. Furthermore, they are still our privileged customers. Give them a twenty percent discount for everything they would be ordering.”“Very well, sir.” The manager nodded.“What a showoff. Frankly, he only knows how to leech off women!”“That’s right! He thinks that he is such a big shot when in fact, he is just a freeloader!”Ava and Andre grumbled, cursing under their breath. They were not happy about how things turned out.“Thanks for the offer. However, I would have to decline your gift,” Harold cut in suddenly.With a knowing smile on his lips, he caught the attention of the other women around with his charm and attractive features.Ava too
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates Drugged?
“What a pity. Harold, if you hadn’t gone overseas to further your career, you would have been my brother–in–law by now!” Andre tried to butter Harold up.“Absolutely! Just so you know, after you left for your studies, Celia has been pining after you for a long time!” Ava chimed in as well.“Ava! Where did you get this idea?” Celia frowned in annoyance.“I’m telling the truth! If it weren’t for Harold going overseas, you would never have married William!” Ava said stubbornly.Before Celia could retort, Harold cut in, “Alright, alright. Let bygones be bygones. We should have our meal before it gets cold. The food here is delicious.”Ava and Andre shut up and tucked in voraciously.“Andre and I are going down to get some groceries. The both of you can take your time.” In the middle of the meal, Ava stopped eating and gave Andre a knowing look.“Oh, yes! I’ll accompany you.” Andre understood his assignment, and they left the table quickly.Clearly, they were trying to give Celia and Harol
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates A despicable man
“If I’m not mistaken, he must have taken the antidote before this,” William remarked, unwilling to believe that the waiter would like what Harold had done.“Nonsense!” Celia bellowed, her expression turning dark in an instant. “William, you are going too far! Harold has proven his innocence. Why are you still being so difficult?”“I’m telling the truth.”“Well, I just think that you are making up stories!” There was a hint of anger in Celia’s voice as she spoke.Evidently, William felt hostility toward Harold.However, that was no reason to drag Harold’s name through the mud. It would be wrong to do so!“If you still don’t believe me, then check his pockets. There must be some evidence of white powder on him!” William tried turning Harold’s pockets inside out to prove his point, but this was the last straw for Celia.“That’s enough!” Celia splashed the rest of the wine on William’s face, catching him off guard. “Have you not done enough damage for one day? Why are you as stubborn as
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates Sir Donovan
“Oh my goodness!” Celia could hardly believe her ears as she remarked. “Take me there now!”“I'll come with you.” Harold offered.“Alright, thank you.”And so, together, the trio quickly hurried to save Andre.Meanwhile, back in the restaurant, William was seated in the manager's office with the manager only for a waiter to barge in again.“Sir, there's a problem.”“You'd best ensure that it's not a false alarm else I won't hesitate to break your legs!” The manager warned, unwilling to let William experience what he'd just experienced with Harold and Celia.“It's not that. There's a commotion in the garden.”“Then get security to handle it.”“That's the problem, sir, the people involved in the commotion aren't people that can be easily touched.”William let out a sigh as he got to his feet. “Lead the way.”Perhaps he would be able to use this as a means to forget the incident with Celia.***There were a lot of people gathered in the garden.Some of them were spectators. Others were i
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates Pay up and apologize
Ava and Andre were surprised by Harold's bold words.They had nearly forgotten they had someone backing them up!Harold was from the O'Malley family, and they were known to share deep relations with the Marley family, who were a powerful force in the capital. Which meant that Harold had nothing to fear in a backwater place like Avalon.Even Sir Donovan would have to bow if faced with the Marley family from the capital.With that realization, Ava and Andre straightened.“Harold, Donovan rules over this place. Is this really okay?” Andre asked tentatively.“Don’t worry. He’s nothing to me.” Harold said with a confident smile.He finally had a chance to flaunt his influence, so he had to show them all he had.“That's good.” Andre grinned.He thought he was done for, but now he had another shot.“Hey! What are you mumbling about? Are you going to pay up or not?!” Leilani barked, getting impatient.“What are you going to do if we don’t pay up? You think we’re scared of you?” Ava mocked, p
The Abandoned Ex-husband Dominates Pebbles, lots and lots of pebbles
“So what if I hit you? Don’t you deserve it for daring to overstep?” Donovan shot him a cold smile.“Do you know that I’m from the O'Malley family?!” Harold thundered. He had always been a prideful person, so getting slapped in public was the greatest humiliation of his life!“The O'Malley family? So what?” snorted Donovan. “I have served this nation for twenty years and have paid my dues, yet you expect me to bow down to a brat like you?... Don't kid yourself!”“Donovan! Are you trying to say you won't apologize?” Harold questioned, with an unkind look on his face.He had thought that using his family name would scare Donovan.To his surprise, his trick was ineffective.“Stop fucking making a fool of yourself here! What’s so grand about being an O'Malley?... Do you think I don't have military connections to ensure that your pathetic family doesn't see the sunrise tomorrow!” Donovan bellowed, his anger evident. “This…” Harold looked taken aback. All his rage dissipated instantly.“If
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“There is nothing else to look at here, let’s go.” Having obtained the precious jade, William was satisfied.“You don't desire anything else?” Cecilia pressed, unwilling to believe that there was a man on earth who would reject a chance to have anything in the world.Shockingly for her, William remained adamant. “Nothing else.”“I see.”“If you don't mind, I'd like to take my leave.”“Of course,” Cecilia said. “Let me escort you.”And so, the duo quickly left while Link couldn't help but grow more curious about the young man known as William Belmont.***After William ensured that Victoria and Zara got home safely once they'd left the exhibition, he left to meet with John at Lakeside Hotel.He joined him in the VIP section where food and drinks were laid out for them both, ready to be consumed. Quite exhausted, William took a seat and swiftly indulged in the spread with John also joining in.“So?” John began while chewing on a turkey leg.“I found it but it appears to have been damag
Finding the Fang
Uncle Link sneered at William and asked coldly, “If Mr. Belmont was convinced that this Prayer Bead was not the real deal, would you be so kind as to show us the real Dharma Artifacts?”“The real Dharma Artifact?”William glared at him and then said calmly, “The real Dharma Artifacts were things such as the Flying Sword and Dharma Treasures. One could use them to summon clouds and thunder among many other magical powers. This bead can only distract people when they lay the first sight on it. Other than that, it is practically useless,”Uncle Link laughed scornfully and then said, “Are you kidding me? Those are legends; they don’t exist in real life.“But the magical power of this Prayer Bead was real. You had it completely wrong.”“I think Mr. Belmont’s claim is exaggerated.” A mocking expression appeared on Uncle Link’s face.He was just one step away from calling the doctor a liar.“Is that so?” William was unfazed by the accusation.He pointed to deft fingers at the bead and sudden
Going through the Third Lord's collection
William chuckled upon hearing Cecilia's words. “I had no idea that I was interesting enough for a woman of your caliber to do such a deep dive.”“Well, you are,” Cecilia admitted. Aware that William was truly an enigma with much to offer, Cecilia knew for a fact that William was a person she had to befriend.After the two left the hall, they were greeted by an old man.“This is Uncle Link, my Grandpa's right-hand man. He is going to show us the items being put on auction before it starts.” Cecilia said with a smile.“Thank you for the introduction, Missy. This way, please.” The old man was dressed in a sleek and meticulously ironed suit.His tempered and composed demeanor resembled that of a butler from an English Household.” I have heard that Perry had offended our guest, that lad deserves the punishment. ”The old man talked as he led the way, all the while, he didn’t look at William even once.As the most trusted advisor of the Lancaster household, Uncle Link was one of if not the
More than what meets the eye
Without even sparing Zachary a glance, she turned around toward William and said, “Mr. Belmont, the exhibition is about to start. Why don’t you follow me to the pre-show exhibition to go over the items? ”“Very well.” William nodded.William shot Zachary a glance and smiled before he followed Cecilia out of the reception hall.Perry’s legs finally gave in and brought him to the ground.Zachary gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, trying to suppress the fire burning inside of his belly.The last scornful glance that William gave him was a sharp jab at his self-esteem.“Asshole!”He waited until the two were gone before he allowed himself to be seized by anger.He wrenched a half-empty wine glass on the table and smashed it on the floor.“Mr. Zach, please watch your actions.” Another manager who was called to deal with the emergency said with a scowl.Zachary looked around and realized that he had become a laughingstock. He stormed out of the room with the taste of defeat in his mo
A queen from a world of ice
Just as the guards were about to do as Perry had ordered to kick William out, they heard an icy voice rise behind the crowd:“Don’t touch him!”Everyone looked toward the voice, and they saw a beautiful girl with a cold and aloof face walking toward the commotion.The crowd split into two halves as people made way for the girl.The girl was in a beautiful white gown and a pair of stiletto heels.She looked to be one meter and seventy-eight centimeters or above.A sense of pride and dominance emanated from her wild and gleaming eyes, making many less confident men and women lower their heads.It was as if the girl was a queen from a world of ice.“Who is she? How dare she speak up for William?” One of the onlookers asked with disdain.Those who had already recognized the girl were shocked by the onlooker’s daring question.One of them hurried to cover the onlooker’s mouth and said, “Are you crazy? That’s the princess of the Lancaster Family.”“Princess of the Lancaster Family?” The onl
Kick him out
Manager Perry was unfazed by the question. He said calmly, “Because I know Young Master Zach is a good friend of my boss. But I can’t remember who this young gentleman over here is even though I have written all the invitations by myself. May I ask who you are?”“It doesn't matter what his name is.” Zachary snorted. “I really don’t think that he is on your invitation list.”As soon as Zachary fished his words, Victoria’s mind raced in a bid to figure out a way to handle the situation.“I don’t think he has one. He must have snuck in.” An onlooker jeered at William.“I bet you are right! Look at all the garbage that he is wearing. I can’t believe that they let him in.” Another one took a jab at William.“He is in knee-deep trouble! The owner of the Lancaster International Group was not someone he could mess with. Plus, he is on Zachary’s bad terms, too. He is as dead as a doornail.” Someone heaved a sigh.“Sir, please show me your invitation, or else I will have to call security.” Mana
A dramatic development
Darius was taken aback by the news.He knew that Zachary’s short temper would very likely prompt him to start a brawl with William on sight.“Speaking of the devil! Look, isn’t that Zachary?” Jared gasped.The other two looked over toward the entrance, and they saw a brawny young man in a gym suit storm into the event hall, pushing people out of his way as he went.“And so it begins... anyone wants some popcorn?” The dramatic development amused Darius.Even as William and Victoria, along with Zara, were gleefully sampling the ensemble of deserts on the table, a man came over to them with a few large strides.“Vicky, come here for a second, I need to talk to you.”Zachary didn’t even spare William a glance as he fixed his eyes on Victoria.Victoria raised a brow. “First of all, Vicky?... I don't think we've ever been that close. Secondly, what's up?... Why can’t you just tell me here?”“Here?” Zachary scanned around him and then turned to William and Zara, and said with a commanding vo
Preserving his master's destiny
Back in the exhibition hall, William searched through the items on display only to discover that the Dragon Fang on display was a fake.To think that he'd wasted his time trying to look for it. Just as he considered leaving, a suited man approached him and remarked. “Could you please come with me, young master?”Judging from the way the man addressed him, William understood that he had no ill intentions but he was still perplexed as to why the man had approached him.“Where to, exactly?”“The exhibition happening here is only the beginning. There's a second exhibition that will be taking place tomorrow at a private location, and you've been invited.”William furrowed his brows. “Why?”“The Lancasters would appreciate it if you attended and would be more than happy to handle any request you might have for them.”At this point, onlookers had begun to gather, quite curious to figure out what was happening.Upon hearing that the suited man was connected to the Lancasters, they began to m
Until we meet again
According to Cecilia’s instructions, they opened the display case and carefully took out the three-legged cauldron.They then turned it over and revealed the bottom of the cauldron.Cecilia stared at the bottom of the furnace and carefully scrutinized it a few times while the people around them craned their necks to see what was on the bottom.This allowed William to confirm that the cauldron was indeed a replica.“There’s no mark on the bottom of the cauldron,” William reminded kindly.“Mark?”“What mark?”“Never heard of such a thing...”The people standing around hadn’t done much research on antiques, so most of them didn’t understand what exactly William meant.But the Lancasters had built their business empire off of antiques, so Cecilia naturally understood the technical jargon and what William meant.Her gaze fixed on the cauldron.“There really isn’t a mark!” Her expression became rather sullen.But many people around were still confused.William explained kindly, “The so-call
