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Chapter 556: Wounded Pride
Elizabeth’s expression remained cool and unbothered, her posture shifting only slightly as Mason stepped into her personal space."Thank you, Mason," Elizabeth replied, her tone politely distant, devoid of the warmth he clearly anticipated. "We appreciate Patriarch Gordon sending his regards. Please, make yourself at home inside. My father and Donald will be addressing the guests shortly."Mason’s practiced smile twitched at the edges.He wasn't accustomed to being handled like an ordinary guest, especially not in front of Haven's elite.He gestured toward a waiter passing with a tray of crystal flutes."I was hoping you might spare a few moments to walk the terrace with me, Elizabeth," Mason pressed smoothly, stepping half an inch closer. "Our families have several joint ventures coming up, and I think it’s high time you and I discussed our... closer cooperation.""Tonight is a family celebration, Mason, not a business summit," Elizabeth stated firmly, her eyes already tracking past
Chapter 555: Bolton family dinner
"That won't be necessary," Alistair murmured, a glint of quiet amusement passing through his golden eyes. "I have a few errands to run first. I'll meet you at the manor.""Fair enough," Isabella conceded softly, though her smile remained radiant. "Then I won't keep you any longer. I need to get ready myself. Don't keep me waiting too long tonight, Alistair."With a final, lingering look, she stepped into her Maybach, flanked by Julian as her private escort pulled out into traffic.Left to himself, Alistair smoothly climbed into the Spectre, feeling the raw, refined power of the machine beneath him as he glided onto Haven's main boulevard.Instead of returning directly to his villa, he navigated toward the high-end tailored district on the north side of the city.He pulled up outside Maison de Vance, an exclusive boutique known for catering solely to global heads of state and old-money dynasties.Stepping inside, the master tailor immediately recognized the quiet, terrifying aura surro
Chapter 554: Speaking out of turn
Alistair raised an eyebrow, stepping up to the vehicle to inspect the sleek lines of the bodywork. "The handling on this trim is exceptional. Process the paperwork."Joel let out a soft, mocking chuckle, shaking his head as he looked at Alistair. "Of course, sir. Though I must say... it must be nice."Isabella’s eyes narrowed instantly. "What did you say?"Joel turned to Isabella, offering a patronizing smile, completely blind to the trap he was walking into.Born out of pure jealousy at seeing a man with Alistair's striking, flawless looks being catered to by the most powerful woman in Haven, Joel couldn't resist taking a jab."I'm just admiring the young man's luck, Miss Heart," Joel said smoothly, his envy bleeding into his words. "A pretty boy like him, letting a beautiful woman buy an eight-million-dollar hypercar for him... A real man would usually prefer to pay out of his own pocket, but I suppose not everyone has that kind of pride."The temperature in the glass showroom insta
Chapter 553: Punishment comes swiftly
"No! Please! Miss Heart, spare us!" the manager wailed, falling to his knees entirely.A loss of the Diamond Incorporated contract meant instant bankruptcy for the franchise, and his career in the automotive industry was effectively dead by sunset.The attendant looked as though he was about to faint, his lungs seizing as he realized his petty arrogance had just destroyed the entire business.The onlookers who had mocked Alistair moments ago quietly backed away into the shadows, terrified that Isabella’s gaze might fall upon them next.Isabella paid the groveling manager no mind. She turned back to Alistair, her icy demeanor instantly melting back into a warm, genuine expression."I believe this establishment is far beneath your standards, Alistair," she said softly. "I own a private collection terminal just three blocks away. Let me give you something truly fitting for your stature."Alistair glanced down at the kneeling manager, then at the pale, paralyzed Cretton, before letting o
Chapter 552: Paralyzed by utter shock
The dealership manager, the attendant, and half the patrons in the store surged forward in a desperate wave, desperate to get into Isabella’s field of vision and offer their most sycophantic greetings.Isabella didn't even cast a glance in Cretton's direction.She brushed right past him as if he were made of thin air, her sharp eyes sweeping the room until they locked onto a familiar, composed figure standing near the dark-gray performance sedan.The crowd parted in utter confusion as Isabella walked right past the groveling elite, her heels clicking rhythmically against the pristine marble.Stopping directly in front of Alistair, the icy, unapproachable heiress suddenly broke into a brilliant, breathtaking smile that stunned the entire room into absolute silence."Master Reid," Isabella said warmly, her voice smooth as velvet. "I certainly didn't expect to run into you buying a car today.”Alistair offered her a faint, polite nod, his calm expression entirely unbothered by the jaw-dr
Chapter 551: Audacity is cheap
Assuming Alistair was merely a window-shopper who couldn't afford the door handle, the attendant deliberately turned his back, leaning against his desk and ignoring him completely.Moments later, the glass entrance doors swung open with a loud, theatrical flourish.A young, slicked-back scion clad in head-to-toe designer labels strutted in, a gorgeous woman draped over his arm.He marched straight over to the dark-gray sedan Alistair was inspecting and slapped his palm against the hood."Hey! Salesman!" the scion barked loudly. "How much for this one? Wrap it up, I'm taking it today!"The attendant instantly materialized beside the scion, bowing practically at a ninety-degree angle with a sickeningly sweet smile. "Ah, Young Master Cretton! Welcome! A magnificent choice! This model is three hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Shall I draw up the payment paperwork right away?"Alistair turned his head slightly, his golden eyes fixing onto the attendant with a cool, measured calm."I was
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