Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 116 Chapter 116 Abigail was furious when she heard me insult her like that .

She lunged at me , ready to hit me .

70 % $ 40 Samantha , standing off to the side , didnt make the slightest move to intervene .

Her eyes darted back and forth between us , stunned , as if she couldnt decide what to do .

Laurel , you shameless bitch ! Abigail screamed , her voice dripping with venom .

Youre not just relying on your looks .

Ill ruin your face , and well see if you can keep pulling your dirty tricks .

Im ashamed for your parents ! Fury flared in her eyes as she reached out to grab my face , but she clearly didnt think through whether she could actually take me on .

Being used and taking the fall once , she hadnt learned a thing .

But once my parents were dragged into it , something in me snapped .

My eyes darkened , and I seized Abigails hand , using a firm grip to push her back .

Samantha , standing nearby , stumbled several steps backward .

Just as she looked about to fall , a quick figure reached out and steadied her .

Laurel , are you insane ? Austins voice thundered , his eyes burning with anger .

How can you get into a fight with Samantha ? You used to be so obedient and well behaved .

I never imagined youd turn out like this , he said .

I used to be the one who tried to respect you all , I shot back nonchalantly , but now it seems some people dont deserve my respect .

Samantha pursed her lips , her dark eyes glistening with unshed tears , her face set in a stubborn , stoic expression .

Austin , Im fine .

Dont be angry with Laurel .

Shes here to see your uncle .

Samantha , this woman , was really something .

She pretended to be the peacemaker , but she was just stoking the fire .

I couldnt help but admit that she was truly a force to be reckoned with .

My uncle ? Austin snorted coldly .

Laurel , are you trying to seduce my uncle to get back at me ? Or do you just want to make me miss you ? Yesterday , you were with some other guy , and now you have the nerve to show up here ? How does even Mr.

Herrera know this woman ? someone whispered .

Dont you know ? Shes Mr.

Herreras ex girlfriend , another one said .

Oh my God , this kind of woman is shameless , isnt she ? What bad luck ! How dare she still show her face here after trying to seduce Mr.

Herreras uncle ? a person said .

Surrounded by insults and accusations , my face remained as calm as ever .

Who exactly did you see me seduce ? Was it me who crawled into anyones bed ? I curled my lips into a mocking smile .

Yes , Im Austins ex girlfriend , but hes not a real man .

Why should I keep waiting for him? Why dont you all take your turn ? The crowds gaze instantly shifted to Austin .

Laurel , stop talking nonsense , Austin snapped .

Then why did you slander my name with those empty words ? I said .

Austin waved me off .

Didnt you crawl into that mans bed ? Dont make it sound like youre eavesdropping from under the bed .

1/3 Chapter 116 Abigail grabbed a water bottle from the front desk and splashed it right at me as Austin and I argued , Laurel , you unashamed bitch , with no upbringing whatsoever , bullying Samantha like this .

Youll be in big trouble once Alex gets here ! I wiped the water from my face , glanced at Abigail meaningfully , and smiled .

My eyes didnt hesitate to meet the person standing behind her .

A faint smile spread across my face .

Alex , Miss Cole says Ive been bullying Samantha , and youre going to get me in big trouble .

The crowd fell silent , even the anger on Abigails face instantly dissipated .

Samantha turned toward Alex , her voice gentle as always .

Alex , Miss Parks said she needed to speak with you , but she didnt believe me when I told her you were busy .

Is that what really happened ? She is really good at picking only what she could say in her favor , I thought .

Alex , this woman is shameless .

Dont let her fool you .

Shes vain and loves money only Abigail shot me a vicious glare , her eyes burning with unmasked hatred .

Alexs gaze turned cold , a flash of anger flashing in his eyes .

Abigail , stop .

This is Alexs business , not yours to meddle in .

Samantha cut her off , her tone firm as she turned to Alex .

Alex , dont take Abigails words seriously .

Samanthas taking my side ? I thought , confused .

The sudden shift in the atmosphere made my skin crawl .

I straightened my damp dress , which now clung to me like a second skin .

Yet I still looked as if I knew no shame .

Im just greedy , I said , the sarcasm thick in my voice .

I love money .

Miss Harvey said youd compensate me for the house in Honeydew Estate , so I had to hurry over here ! I looked at Alexs handsome face with a smile , my lips curling .

Samanthas face flickered with surprise , her eyebrows knitting together as a trace of frustration seeped into her voice .

I didnt say that .

I feigned dismay , though inside , I already knew Samantha would never admit to it .

Laurel , are you crazy for money ? cold .

I let out a sneer .

s Honeydew Estate ! Do you think you deserve to live there ? Austin frowned , his gaze I almost forgot that , after college , Austin told me it wouldnt be appropriate for us to live together unless we were married .

He said hed rent me an apartment instead .

But he already had one an apartment his family bought for him as a birthday gift when he turned eighteen .

I thought hed let me move in , but he didnt even mention it .

Instead , he found me a two bedroom apartment from an agency .

It was an old place , the rent cheap , the furniture outdated .

He clearly didnt like it , so he rarely cock , always finding excuses to stay away .

To the others , he seemed like a rich mans son , generous and kind .

2/3 16:19 Sun , 16 Mar Chapter 116 But in reality , he couldnt even be bothered to rent me a decent place .

If anyone asked , hed say it was because I preferred the place 有 In truth , he didnt think someone like me coming from a humble background deserved to live in a nice borse , les done in his apartmen Bat honestly , I had to thank him for being so stingy Otherwise , I wouldnt have worked so hard to buy a house for myself .

Details revealed whether a person was truly loved However , I chose to ignored it before .

Step by step .

Alex approached me .

He took off his suit jacket and draped it over my shoulders Everyone froze .

A stunned silence spread over the crowd He let out a long sigh , his voice low.

The house in Honeydew Estate is already in your name .

Theres no need to be transferred to you again .

I froze , a smile tugging at the corner of my lips .

Damn it , I didnt realize he was such a good actor He definitely deserved an Oscar .