Be My Wife, Be Rich by Charlotte Aaron Novel

Chapter 24

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The event was winding down. Fiona knew she couldn’t keep Sebastian waiting any longer, so she decided to get going. But Alexa hated Fiona to the core. The moment she saw Fiona heading out, Alexa got up off the floor, her face twisted in rage, and she lunged at Fiona. “Fiona, I’ll kill you!”

But Fiona dodged with ease. Then Alexa went sprawling to the ground with a huge crash.

Fiona couldn’t help but gloat: “Hurts, doesn’t it? kill me? You think I’m that easy to get rid of?”

Lying there, Alexa’s hatred for Fiona only grew. The pain kept her on the ground, but she shot Fiona a look sharp enough to kill “Why’d you do this to me?” she spat out, her eyes glaring Ted hot

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Fiona put a hand in her pocket and leaned casually against the door. “What did I do to you? C’mon, did I tell you to dump wine on me?”

Alexa wasn’t hearing what Fiona said. “This is on you, I gave you my clothes out of kindness, and you said you’d come to the room. Why’d you have to play dirty?”

She had it all planned out. If Fiona had just gone to change as she said she would, she’d be the one caught naked in the bed. Then Charlotte would call off the engagement, letting off some steam and leaving Sebastian in a pile of embarrassment. That way, she’d surely be more approving and satisfied with Alexa, solidifying Alexa’s status. Fiona, with her flashy Latin dance at the opening ceremony, would’ve been labeled as indiscreet, while Alexa would still shine as the most dazzling one, the perfect example for elite families looking for a daughter-in-law, and she might even meet a guy better than

Nathan

But now, Alexa’s hopes were shattered. She even offended Cora, who had always supported her. Fiona had ruined everything. Alexa felt like ripping her

to shreds.

Macy was heartbroken. She hugged Alexa tight and shot a furious look at Fiona. “If you wanna end the engagement, just end it. Why do you ask for so much money? Couldn’t you just cancel it without causing all this trouble? You’re saying Alexa did you dirty, but look at you-you’re not even hurt. Look at the mess you’ve made of her. How can you be so heartless? What do you think you’re doing.

Fiona kicked in the door, pointed at Macy, and barked, “Shut up!” Macy, totally s p o o k e d, crashed to the floor.

“So, I was supposed to just let Alexa trick me and walk into her trap?” Fiona’s voice was ice-cold with rage, and a swear word slipped out in her fury. If Evelina hadn’t been there, she probably would have beaten Macy up.

She shut her eyes tight, not wanting to even see Alexa’s or Macy’s faces. Taking a few deep breaths to compose herself, Fiona then opened her eyes, locked on Cora. “This room, it’s booked under the school’s name, isn’t it?” Fiona asked.

Alexa stopped crying as a sinking feeling hit her. “Fiona, what are you plotting now?”

Fiona put on her innocent smile. “Alexa’s used this school booked room for her schemes, even called the press to create a scandal. A student who doesn’t think twice about dragging the school’s name through the mud should be expelled!”

“Fional” Alexa screamed with anger and despair.

your cheek not sting Fiona glanced at the red mark on Alexa’s face-it was just as visible as the one from school. She knew how to twist the knife. “Does y with all that yelling? You blew 800 thousand dollars for nothing. Since it looks like luck’s not on your side, I’ll cut you a deal on that ointment I gave you- just 400 thousand dollars this time. Then maybe your face can clear up before Nathan is released from jail. Try your luck with him again. It could work out for you.”

“You…” Alexa, red-faced and speechless with rage, pointed at Fiona. But before she could say anything, she coughed up blood and collapsed.

“Alexal” Macy screamed. She glared at Fiona, ready to bark at her.

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Fiona just raised an eyebrow. “What are you staring at me for? Better call 911, quick. You need her around to help when you’re old and gray, don’t you?”

Luther was enjoying the drama unfold. “Holy cow, I’ve never actually seen someone spit blood from anger in real life. I thought that was just a TV thing.

Ain’t this a bit harsh?”

Sebastian arched an eyebrow and threw a glance at Luther. “Harsh?”

Realizing his slip, Luther backpedaled. “My bad. I meant, my goddess here is just too cool, way too cool!”

As Sebastian played with his turquoise bracelet, he asked icily, “Cool? Your like her or something?”

Smacking his own mouth, Luther corrected himself again. “Oops, I got that wrong too. Fiona is clever, no doubt. You two are like a power couple.”

Sebastian nodded c o o l ly. “They deserve what they got. The hotel doors are custom-made. If it’s damaged, they have to pay for it. That’ll be 4 million dollars. Just transfer it to me when you get it.”

Valmead Hotel was owned by the Hill family. Luther was stunned. “Sebastian, are you short of money? Did something bad happen? If you’re in trouble, you should…”

With a sharp glance, Sebastian shut Luther up. “Just send me those snaps of Nathan the pa

p a r a z z i got, and the video you took earlier. I’m outta here.”

“Sure thing, Sebastian. Bye,” Luther said, watching him leave before turning to Adrien with confusion. “What’s up with him wanting 4 million dollars?”

Adrien, pushing up his glasses with a smirk, said, “Maybe he’s collecting for somebody else.”

“For someone else? Like who? Fiona? Luther scratched his head. “Come on, Sebastian’s ro

lling in dough. He’ll never run out of money. Charging 4 million for a door, and even from his own nephew. Man, isn’t that a bit too much?”

Adrien patted Luther’s shoulder. “Listen, Fiona is Nathan’s fiancée, picked by Vicente himself. Get it?”

A lightbulb went off in Luther’s head, and he got a bit of a shiver. “Oh, wait, so maybe I should be asking for 8 million dollars?”

rang. It was Sean. “Meet me in the

er phone rang.

Just after Fiona left the chaos behind and stepped into the elevator, she was about to call Sebastian when her basement. I’ll take you home,” he said, but before she could say no, Sean hung up.

Up on the 18th floor, Sean stood beside Sebastian, who glanced at him with an icy look after Sean ended the call.

Right then, the elevator doors slid open. The two of them stepped inside together.

“Your niece Alexa spat up blood, and you’re not rushing to the hospital with her? Instead, you’re here to drive someone else home?” Sebastian asked.

“And your nephew Nathan’s in jail. Aren’t you hitting up the police station to bail him out?” Sean’s hands were casually tucked in his pants pockets. There was a clear hostility hanging between them as they looked at each other.

Meanwhile, down by the basement level elevator exit, Fiona waited, her back against the wall. The doors dinged open, and out stepped Sean and Sebastian, looking like they were ready to go head-to-head.

“What a coincidence,” Fiona exclaimed inside. She couldn’t even get a word out before both men turned to her and said together, “I’ll drive you home.”

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