Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 140 32 % If she didnt already know , Samantha wouldnt have rushed over early in the morning , fuming with anger .

I couldnt help but sigh inwardly .

So even the always gifted , stunning , and well bred Samantha turned out to be someone who loses herself in love .

Miss Harvey , Mr.

Herrera is not at home .

Hector quickly stepped forward the moment he saw Samantha appear , It was obvious to anyone that he was worried she might do something to me .

Samantha smiled sweetly , but her sharp gaze was locked onto me like a knife , as if she wished she could kill me right then and there .

But it wasnt my fault .

Killing me wouldnt change anything .

The love and resentment between her and Alex had nothing to do with me .

So why was I the one she hated ? I wanted to tell her to let go of her obsession .

I was the most innocent one here .

But I knew that if I said that out loud , she would only hate me more , want to destroy me even faster .

And honestly , she had a point .

Without me , perhaps Alex wouldnt have been able to walk away so cleanly .

Maybe , he would have caved under pressure and married Samantha .

Samantha said , Im here to see Miss Parks .

I just have a few things Id like to say to her .

Mr.

Steele , are you afraid Ill eat her alive ? Hector was at a loss for how to respond .

Even Alex wouldnt dare to offend Samantha easily , let alone a mere butler .

Miss Harvey , please come in , I said with a gentle smile , showing no trace of fear or hesitation .

I wasnt worried that she would actually do anything to me .

After all , we were in Newton City , in Alexs home , no less .

A lady from the Harvey family wouldnt risk ruining the elegant , kindhearted image she had cultivated for so many years just for a woman like me .

Besides , even without Alex , she still had plenty of other men to choose from .

But rumors would spread like wildfire if she lost her composure because I married Alex .

And she wouldnt just ruin herself .

Shed bring shame upon the entire Harvey family .

Hector , make Miss Harvey some coffee , I said , gesturing for Samantha to sit .

I wonder what you would like to say to me ? She said , Laurel , do you really think that just because you got a marriage certificate with Alex , you can secure your position as Mrs.

Herrera ? So Samantha already knew about our marriage .

That could only mean someone from the Herrera family had told her .

And I didnt even need to think to guess who it was .

It must be Kayden .

This confirmed that Kayden never truly wanted Austin to marry Samantha .

Or perhaps he knew that bringing her into the family would only invite unnecessary trouble .

12 17:45 Mon , 17 Mar Chapter 140 32 % +53 Besides , Samantha herself might not even agree to marry Austin .

Instead of forcing the issue , Kayden had simply done her al favor by informing her about me and Alex .

He was a cunning strategist .

I should have realized earlier just how formidable Kayden really was .

Miss Harvey , why get so worked up ? I slowly lifted my gaze to Samantha and offered a polite smile .

Laurel , 1 underestimated you .

Samantha sneered .

Do you even know your place ? Do you think youre worthy of the title .

Mrs.

Herrera ? Marrying Alex will only make Mrs.

Lena Herrera despise him even more .

There was more to her words than what she was saying outright .

So Samantha must also know that Alex isnt Lenas biological son .

Kayden was really bold , openly sharing the Herrera familys secrets like that .

I wondered if he was not afraid of upsetting Alex .

Or maybe Samantha had already known all along .

After all , she and Alex practically grew up together .

I let out a quiet sigh and cast a calm glance at Samantha before lowering my voice .

Miss Harvey , you are a lady of the Harvey family , and this is Alexs home .

There are plenty of eyes watching , and people love to talk .

I understand that you couldnt suppress your anger and wanted to come for answers , which is understandable .

I added , But if you came here just to scold and humiliate me , the rumors that spread will damage your reputation , not mine .

After I finished , Hector walked in with freshly brewed coffee .

Hector , you may leave .

Miss Harvey and I need a moment to talk , I said with a smile while pouring Samantha a cup and placing it in front of her .

Even though she disliked the way I carried myself as the lady of the house, I knew she had listened to what I said just now .

Otherwise , she wouldnt have sat down so calmly .

Hector glanced at me , saw my composed expression , and gave a slight nod before quietly leaving .

Now , it was just Samantha and me in the living room .

Samantha sneered .

Laurel , I always thought you were an idiot .

I never expected you to be so cunning .

But unfortunately , your little scheme wont work .

So what if you got a marriage certificate with Alex ? The Herrera family will never acknowledge you .

Youre nothing but a shield for him , and he will divorce you sooner or later .

Whether Im acknowledged or not isnt up to you or me , I said with a small smile , taking a slow sip of coffee .

Its up to Alex .

And whether we divorce or not is also his decision .

Samantha responded , Laurel , the Herrera family will never accept you .

Alex is just using you as a pawn .

He will divorce you .

I lifted my gaze and smiled at Samantha .

Miss Harvey , if youre so sure that Alex is only using me and will eventually leave me , why are you so upset ? Why not just wait a little longer ? Look at me .

Im in no hurry at all .

Samantha warned , Laurel , Im giving you an opportunity here .

An opportunity ? I raised an eyebrow , amused .

I watched Samantha quickly suppress her anger .

17:45 Mon , 17 Mar Chapter 140 32 % +53 ) The speed at which she could change faces was truly impressive .

A true master of the art .

Compared to her , Rosemary was still a bit lacking .

If you divorce Alex , I will make sure you are compensated , Samantha said with a smile .

Right now , you still could walk away with something .

But if you refuse , once Alex loses everything , what will you have left ? That sounds very reasonable , I said , staring straight into her eyes as I nodded firmly .

Then , I furrowed my brows , letting a trace of helplessness show on my face , my voice tinged with melancholy .

But even if I wanted to divorce him , Alex wouldnt agree .

He made it clear yesterday at Herrera Manor .

I continued , If anyone had a problem with our marriage , he would leave the Herrera family and cut ties completely .

If Alex really ends up with nothing , would you still be willing to marry him ? Samantha gripped her teacup tightly , her eyes sharp as she stared at me , clearly doubting my words .

She said , Impossible .

Alex would never say such a thing .

Why not ? I frowned .

It seems you dont know Alex enough .

The truth is , he isnt happy in the Herrera family at all .

Marrying me wasnt just about escaping an engagement .

It was about breaking free from them completely .

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