Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 40 Chapter 40 0 0 After signing the papers and changing clothes , I led Javier out of the police station .

Laurel , I thought we were both gonna end up inside today , Javier said , patting his chest , still shaken .

Deep down , I knew if it werent for Angelas car , the chief wouldnt have been so accommodating .

I sighed deeply .

You should be thankful the police chief hasnt met Angela ; otherwise , we mightve really needed your sister here to bail us out .

Stay away from those people in the future .

Theyve got money and connections even officials have to tread carefully around them .

Javier frowned , obviously displeased .

But why ? Because theyre loaded paying taxes hundreds of times what you do in a year .

So what ? This is 21st century .

If I were to be a cop in the future , Id treat everyone the same , rich or poor .

Justice above all .

You wanna be a cop ? I turned to him in disbelief .

Yeah , once I graduate , Im taking the police exam .

No ones gonna push me around anymore .

Javier nodded firmly .

My lip twitched .

Is this kid planning to pick fights legitimately in the future ? Cops cant use violence against people ; they can get fired and face legal consequences too .

I rubbed my forehead , thinking Id have to talk Bonnie into dissuading Javier from this career .

With his strong sense of justice , he might just skip the law to tackle criminals himself .

Ill consider you lucky if you can manage to graduate .

Javier pursed his lips , settling into the car with a hint of defiance .

His excitement was hard to hide at the sight of the car .

Being born into the right family is a skill , Laurel .

Why is Angela so lucky ? Shes lucky ? How about swapping with her ? Doubt youd last a month without cracking .

He pondered for a moment and nodded silently .

Suddenly , he pulled a business card from his pocket and handed it to me , Laurel , Mr.

Parks gave me this earlier .

Said hed pay for the dress .

He wants you to call him .

Isaacs name on the card made my chest tight .

All those years , I tried so hard to meet him , to get his contact info .

But it turned out he had no memory of me .

Of course , its been six years .

Why would he remember me ? If he remembered me , hed have known I wasnt Angela .

I took the card .

Initially , I thought of tossing it away but decided to keep it in the end .

Since he wants to pay , let him .

Have him transfer the money to you .

Really ? Yep , but dont go spending it recklessly .

Keep it from your mom too .

Use it as your first startup fund .

Werent you thinking of opening a store with your friend ? Javier nodded vigorously , his head resting on my shoulder , Laurel , youre like my real sister .

I glanced at him casually , replying , I am .

Javier quickly added Isaac on WhatsApp , and within five minutes , the request was accepted , Before Javier could even ask for the money , Isaac straight up asked for the bank account number .

To avoid Isaac suspecting Javier of embezzling , I sent him a voice message , instructing him to transfer the money directly to Javiers account .

But there was no reply from him for quite some time .

Is he having second thoughts ? Javier frowned .

Nope .

I knew Isaac was a man of his word , and he didnt bat an eye at such small amounts of money .

Ten minutes later, Javiers account was credited with 150 thousand dollars .

Laurel , he … he actually gave us the money ? 1/2 Chapter 40 Yep , steer clear of people like him from now on .

You might not be so lucky next time .

Javier nodded silently .

Rich folks might blow 150 thousand dollars on a designer dress or a fancy party .

But regular families gotta hustle for years to earn that money .

That was the gap between the haves and have nots , an insurmountable divide that couldnt be bridged overnight .

Laurel , I should transfer this money back to you .

Whats up ? I glanced at him , knowing full well that my aunt doesnt dish out much monthly allowance to him , and he did odd jobs to make some pocket money .

On weekends , he was even juggling multiple part time gigs .

I used to ask Maliyah to give him some financial support , but hed always flat out refuse .

I heard you broke up with Austin and lost your job .

I cant take this money from you .

Javier frowned .

Guess youve been hitting up gossip websites ? I smirked , tapping his head hard .

Your moms sick .

How could I not know it ? Javier turned to me , his tone seasoned .

Austin ? Total slimeball .

Lied about his identity , tricked you into going to Newton City , and kept stringing you along .

Hes clearly looking for a better option .

Guys know guys best ! I said casually .

Im not a playboy like him .

Anyway , I dont think Austin is any good .

Lets drop him .

Take the money .

Havent called your Mom lately , huh? I asked .

Javier scratched his head quietly .

If you called Auntie , youd know your sisters already married and her job isnt your concern either .

And you , stop taking on part time gigs for petty cash all the time .

Aunt Bonnie wants you in college for your future big earnings .

Putting your focus into studies and skills is more important than anything .

Javier nodded , then turned to me with sudden panic .

Laurel , youre not really married to Austin , are you ? At the traffic light , I glanced at his pale face , his clear eyes full of despair .

He clasped his hands tightly as if lost in thought for a moment , then steadied his emotions and spoke with an earnest expression , If Austin ever mistreats you , I definitely wont let him off the hook .

Think I cant handle him ? Javier shook his head hurriedly , his deep voice tinged with a hint of bewilderment .

Are you still practicing boxing now ? I shook my head and patted his shoulder lightly .

Forget what happened today .

I didnt lay a hand .

Javier nodded obediently , pursuing , You didnt marry Austin , right ? Nope , not him .

Good .

Youre not curious who I married ? Anyone but Austin could hurt you .

Javier hesitated for a moment before speaking softly .

Pausing slightly , he drew his lips into a faint smile .

Love hurts the most .

Javie se va in land ..

haal meirah advice .

Lau and qui