Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 119 Chapter 119 It had started as a sunny day , but suddenly , dark clouds gathered in the sky .

Within ten minutes , the rain was pouring down outside the window , catching everyone off guard .

Alex , come sit down .

My dad will be here in a minute , Isaac said , breaking the silence .

The private rooms decor was both luxurious and elegant , with large floor to ceiling windows offering a view of the landscape outside .

Alex guided me to sit at the table .

At that moment , a young woman in uniform was preparing coffee with graceful , precise movements , her actions fluid and elegant .

I took a small sip of the coffee she handed me .

It must have been high quality coffee , but I couldnt quite place the flavor .

Instead , a chill crept down my back .

Im going to the restroom , I said , standing up .

Alex nodded slightly .

I stood up and walked out .

Then Kailyns voice came from behind .

Alex , why did you bring her here ? I thought youd bring Samantha .

Kailyn … someones voice sounded .

I didnt bother to listen .

I already knew it wouldnt be anything good .

As I stepped out of the room , I took a deep breath , trying to calm my nerves .

When I walked out of the restroom nearly two minutes later , I saw Kailyn had somehow appeared there too , fixing her makeup in front of the mirror .

I really dont understand what Alex sees in you .

she sneered .

Her eyes flicked to mine in the mirror as she continued nonchalantly , Maybe its just a change for fun ? She raised an eyebrow , her tone dripping with cynicism as she said .

I smiled , narrowing my eyes as I replied , Miss Shepherd , if youre afraid of losing and regret it later , just let me know in advance .

Kailyn snorted , rolling her eyes .

Are you so sure Im going to lose , Laurel ? Who gave you the confidence to think Alex would marry you ? I could sense the smugness in her expression , but deep down , an unsettling feeling gnawed at me .

Laurel , do you know why Alex wont marry Samantha ? Kailyn asked , crossing her arms with a sweet smile on her lips .

Its because Samantha is the one Lena picked out for him .

Looks like they arent very close , I replied casually .

Kailyn shot me an annoyed look .

You know nothing about it .

Lena fell ill after giving birth to Alex .

Thats why she sent him overseas .

Otherwise , how could she have brought herself to do it ? I paused , slightly stunned .

The story was not true , and in fact , the reason why Lena fell ill was because of Raphael .

1/3 70 % 40 Chapter II It wasnt hard to understand why she was that furious , especially after Raphael had another child with another woman , and when she found out , the child was nearly the same age as her grandson .

What was even more infuriating was that she had to pretend that this child was hers .

No woman could tolerate raising the child of her husbands mistress .

To outsiders , Lena and Alex seemed close , but no one knew the truth behind their relationship .

1 suddenly thought of the injury on Alexs back .

Had Lena been the one to hurt Alex , or had she hired someone to do it for he The thought brought a pang of sympathy for Alex .

It seemed like his childhood must have been filled with hardship .

I should thank you , though , for giving me the chance , Kailyns voice cut through my thoughts .

I looked up at her , slightly dazed .

Dont worry , Ill have Alex compensate you more generously .

How about 1.5 million dollars ? She paused , sizing me up with a look of disdain .

1.5 million dollars might be too much .

At most , Ill give you 600 thousand dollars , and that should be enough .

As for the remaining money , youll have to figure that out yourself .

Otherwise , once I marry into the Herrera family , itll be too late .

I narrowed my eyes , pulling a smile from the corner of my lips .

Fine .

As I turned to leave , I stopped , my eyes locking with Kailyns .

Miss Shepherd , make sure you have the money ready , just in case .

As I walked out the door , a wave of dizziness washed over me .

It would be a relief if I just fainted then I wouldnt have to face those dreadful things or the people I was desperate to avoid .

As Alex had said , Id always preferred to avoid conflict .

But what was wrong with doing that ? It kept unnecessary conflicts at bay and bought me a little more time .

But right now , I had no choice .

Kailyns confident , smug expression made it clear this wasnt just a casual dinner .

Was Alex in trouble , or had he been coerced into marrying Kailyn ? I didnt know .

I sighed deeply .

I hadnt realized Alex was so sought after .

If it werent for his cool , aloof demeanor , Im sure thered be more women vying for his attention .

In the past , the woman by his side had been Samantha , the daughter of the Harvey family .

Therefore , no one dared to challenge her for Alex , though some might resort to underhanded tactics behind her back .

But now , things had changed .

Alex had made it clear he was interested in someone else .

As long as it wasnt the Harvey familys daughter , everyone would seize this once in a lifetime opportunity .

Theyd try to get their daughters into Alexs bed to climb the social ladder .

2/3 16:20 Sun , 16 Mar Chapter 119 In the world of the wealthy , marriage was all about the right connections .

Only by joining forces could the greatest benefits be reaped .

70 % f +40 Raphael had made a smart choice by arranging Alexs marriage to Samantha .

After all , the Harvey family was a powerhouse , and their wealth had been passed down for generations .

I rubbed my brow .

Didnt people always say that a family couldnt stay rich for more than three generations ? Maybe that saying was a lie .

The rich might not always stay rich , but the poor trying to break the class divide was a reality that seemed impossible to overcome for generations .

I pushed open the door to the room , and my gaze immediately landed on a man sitting at the head of the table .

In his early fifties , he wore a gray suit and gold rimmed glasses .

He exuded an air of gentleness , competence , and sophistication .

Beside him sat a woman , perhaps in her thirties , with striking looks and an air of nobility .

She wore a black suit with a long black skirt and a Gucci waist chain , giving off a cool , noble vibe .

This woman , I realized , wasnt Maddoxs wife .

Who is this ? One of the people who had been chatting earlier now turned their gaze toward me .

Alex stood and gestured for me to sit beside him .

And this is … Maddox asked , studying me with a light smile in his eyes .

Before Alex could answer , Isaac , who had been sitting quietly on the side , spoke up and introduced me .

Laurel .

Laurel … Thats a lovely name , Maddox said , his gaze lingering on me .

I gave a small smile .

Thanks .

Did your father give you that name ? Maddox asked , his tone polite but curious .