Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 35 Rosemary nearly got killed because of this bitch .

If she hadnt shamelessly clung to Austin back then , do you really think hed be short on women ? Ivan glared at me , his eyes dark with hostility , his lips curling into a sneer .

What , got dumped by him and couldnt wait to find another man to shack up with at a hotel ? My brows furrowed slightly .

I cast them a cold glance and replied evenly , So checking into a hotel means youre here to sleep with someone ? Then what are you two doing here incest ? You wanna say that again , bitch ? Ivan roared , eyes locked on me like he was ready to tear me apart .

A lazy smile tugged at my lips .

I continued , Rosemary isnt even part of the Herrera family , and you dont really look like you belong to the Hill family either .

Maybe you should get a DNA test to see if youre actually siblings .

That way , coming to hotels together would be more convenient .

The air went dead silent for three seconds .

Ivans hand shot up , aiming for my face , but Juliet grabbed his arm in time .

Dont stoop to her level , Ivan .

Shes just some fatherless bastard no need to waste your breath on her .

Something inside me clenched .

My mind went blank for a second .

Juliet and Ivan were Amandas relatives , so it was clear she had badmouthed and humiliated me plenty in front of them .

Youre right , I said smoothly , locking eyes with Juliet .

No point in arguing with someone their own parents didnt even want .

Itd be beneath you .

Juliet wasnt actually the daughter of the Hill family .

Beckham , Amandas older brother , had brought her home one day .

Beckhams wife suspected Juliet was his illegitimate child and secretly tried to get a DNA test done .

But Beckham stopped her .

Under pressure , he admitted Juliet wasnt his but his younger brothers an unwanted pregnancy with a girl who hadnt even turned eighteen .

If that ever got out , it wouldve destroyed his brothers life and the entire Hill familys reputation .

Backed into a corner , Beckhams wife had no choice but to accept Juliet as her own and tell everyone they were twins .

However , Juliets biological father had never even considered claiming his daughter , and as for her mother , she had never even met her .

Juliet had no idea about any of this , but she always felt the difference in how she was treated .

Her so called mother was distant .

Her grandparents outright disliked her .

If Juliet hadnt been born , their precious son wouldnt have spent years hiding abroad , refusing to come home .

For a while , I actually pitied her .

But that changed the moment she and Rosemary kept testing my patience .

It was at that time that I realized sometimes it was an extremely foolish act to have sympathy for someones pitiful life story .

Because some peoples cruelty had nothing to do with their tragic backstories .

Maybe it was fate that Juliet and Rosemary shared a similar name meaning and an eerily similar history .

Maybe thats why they got along so well .

But in my eyes, Juliet was leagues ahead of Rosemary manipulative , ruthless , and utterly self serving .

Juliet had completely ruined Ivan .

He used to be the favored son of the Hill family , but under her subtle influence , he turned into a useless , reckless punk who spent his days drinking and gambling .

Meanwhile , Juliet played the role of the sweet , well behaved golden girl .

Teachers adored her .

She even got into a top university in Newton City .

That alone raised her status within the Hill family .

Tears welled in her eyes as she clutched Ivans arm .

Dont be mad , Ivan .

Even Rosemary cant handle her .

If we get into it with her , Austin will definitely be pissed .

What a masterclass in manipulation .

Ivan had always liked Rosemary , but he knew damn well she was only interested in Austin .

And Juliet suddenly brought up the names of two people , which naturally intensified the hatred in Ivans heart .

Juliet had done this before pitting him against people , using him like a weapon .

It seemed that she was not the first time to take advantage of Ivan .

Because as long as Ivan completely self destructed , Juliet would secure her place in the Hill family .

Beckham was all about business .

He owned several tech companies , and Juliet clearly wanted in .

But for that to happen , Ivan had to be out of the picture .

Trying to get your brother to do your dirty work ? Youre such a good daughter , Juliet .

I turned to Ivan , my smile widening .

There are security 1/2 Chapter 35 cameras everywhere .

If you hit me , think about what happens next .

Every time you lose your temper , someone gets leverage over you .

Ring a bell ? Laurel , stop talking nonsense .

Juliets eyes widened , her lashes wet with unshed tears .

Are you trying to turn my brother against me? You sound nervous , I said , arching a brow .

Guilty conscience ? Im just stating facts .

After all , everyone in the Hill family loves your brother , dont they ? No matter how smart you are , hes still in your way .

Ivans glare darkened , unwilling to believe a word I said .

He shouted , Quit trying to stir shit up , Laurel .

I looked at him like he was the biggest idiot Id ever met .

And I sighed .

Youll understand when you lose everything .

With that , I stepped into the elevator .

Ivan stood frozen , only snapping out of it when Juliet tugged on his sleeve .

Too late .

By the time Ivan moved , the doors had already closed .

Inside my hotel room , I let out a slow breath , pulled out my phone , and sent Alex a message .

[ Juliet and Ivan are at Bluestar Hotel .

] Barely two minutes passed before my phone rang .

You okay ? Alexs voice carried a hint of urgency .

I blinked , stretched lazily , and said , Would I be texting you if something happened ? After a moment of silence on the other end of the phone , Alex said , Ill send the driver over .

Thanks , but Im already in my room .

A thought crossed my mind , curiosity getting the better of me .

Then I asked , Why are they here ? I told you already .

The partys tomorrow , Alex replied , his voice calm and distant .

Something in my stomach twisted .

My breath hitched slightly .

A party ? The whole Herrera familys coming ? Alex fell silent for a moment and explained , Tomorrow is my birthday .

My mind went blank .

I forced myself to stay composed .

A family dinner , right ? I invited a lot of people .

Alexs tone was light , almost casual .

My pulse quickened .

A bad feeling settled in my gut .

What are you planning ? I asked carefully .

Are you scared ? Alex said .

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