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Chapter 21
There was complete silence after Miles' statement. No one said a word in response. Nolan even checked his phone several times to make sure he had called the correct number."I-I'm sure you called the wrong person. There must be a mistake here," Mia said, biting her thumb. "Mr. Rowan told us at the party that he mistook Halston for someone else. There's no way that scum got an offer without a connection!"Lucy nodded in agreement. "I'm sure Halston did something like he did to Matteo. He must've brainwashed that person on the phone!""Yeah, it doesn't make sense. My parents once got capital from a few companies, and it was never easy to get an offer just like that," Grayson said, refusing to believe Halston could attract attention from such a famous investor.From the other end of the line, Miles heard the argument and quickly figured out what was going on. He still remembered meeting Halston in Eden West. They had only met to discuss business, but that private dinner felt special and
Chapter 20
Julian had been holding a grudge against Jack for a long time because he believed his uncle was behind his father's outcast. Given the circumstances, he could not take it out on Jack, so he grabbed Halston's suit and shouted, "The one who should apologize is this dud! He's the reason we're in trouble for something we didn't even do!""I agree!" Nick added, fired up like when he yelled at the politicians he hated on TV. "Halston must've come here for revenge because Mia divorced him. He deliberately brought Mr. Rowan's name to trap us!""I think so too," Nolan said, his pride returning as he imagined Halston begging for Mia's attention. This was exactly the reaction he wanted from that loser.With Halston showing up uninvited, it was natural that everyone would assume he had bad intentions. Nick smiled, thinking he had changed Jack's mind so he would not have to beg in a humiliating way.But Mia would not let this opportunity slip away. She giggled before saying, "Isn't it fine if two
Chapter 19
Grayson was the first to react, letting out a mocking chuckle. "I didn't expect you to be bold enough to come here just to embarrass yourself!""That's right! I knew my sister's beauty struck you, but I didn't think you'd chase her all the way here," Julian added, deliberately exaggerating the situation to provoke Mia's anger.No one was curious about what was inside the box or the document. Everyone thought Halston was just trying to get attention because he was depressed after being divorced by Mia. Even Kyra clenched her napkin, feeling like Halston was using her to make Mia jealous. Many men approached their exes' friends or relatives to get revenge."Forget about the bet we made, okay?" Grayson snatched the box and sighed like a teacher disappointed in his student. "You might've bought expensive jewelry with the money you saved by leeching off the Brown family. But that's still not enough to match my diamond ring!"Kyra gasped when Grayson suddenly raised his hand to show the rin
Chapter 18
Matteo told Mia and her parents not to mention Nick or Kyra again. He said Nick was a failure in the Brown family, and they should treat him like he did not exist. Therefore, Halston never knew Kyra existed since Mia did not want anyone to see her useless husband.That gala was the only party Mia attended with Halston, and even then, it was only because she planned to humiliate him. She did not care who Halston met outside. However, her pride was wounded when she found out he had feelings for Kyra."Halston was the delivery guy who used to pick up online orders from our restaurant. He liked Kyra so much that he even saved her from some thugs," Julian continued, skipping the fact that the people Halston beat up were from the Red Syndicate.Nolan laughed at the story. "If Halston's that strong, he should be a bodyguard for some celebrity. Don't make up stories with that pathetic lying skill of yours," he mocked without holding back."Well, I don't care who my ex-husband likes," Mia shru
Chapter 17
At the Red Syndicate headquarters, Victor crushed the report document that explained how the thugs led by Tom had failed to capture Halston. Instead, they were humiliated once again and ended up being treated in the hospital."Shouldn't we be more cautious of that strange man? He has the ability to defeat our mid-level members," said Nadine, a spy in the group, while reading the information about Halston.Her forehead furrowed as she discovered that Halston's school records were fake. He had never studied anywhere in Veyland, as if he were someone who did not exist. His sudden appearance in Rivertone was also suspicious, especially since he had married Mia in such a short period."I have a bad feeling about this," Nadine continued. "What if we report it to Big Boss Enzo?"Victor threw a sharp glare at her, making Nadine forget all the suggestions in her mind. Big Boss was the title for the leader of the Red Syndicate, and any report submitted to Enzo had to be extremely important."Do
Chapter 16
The guards were initially worried they would get fired for making a mistake. But seeing how wisely Halston handled the situation, they no longer had to think about that. They had assumed he would yell at them by using his connection to Miles, just like the rumors said that he took advantage of the Brown family."Not all rumors can be trusted. Return to your posts while I go meet Mr. Rowan," said Halston, patting Alex's shoulder before walking away.He could have ruined the guards' lives with a single command. But after hiding his identity to become Mia's husband, he started to realize how arrogant rich people acted as if they were gods.They were the same people who would kneel before him, begging for money. A person's true character can be seen in how they treat those they believe are beneath them."Looks like I don't need to reveal my identity just yet," Halston muttered, glancing at a woman dressed in all crystal striking a valet because he had not opened her car door fast enough.
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