Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 44 Do you feel like someones watching you ? Angela asked casually , pulling a bottle of mineral water from the fridge and chugging it down in large gulps .

After finishing , she continued her complaints .

The food from the hotel is bland .

Should we change the main course ? Angelas thoughts jumped around quickly , I shot her a side eye and said , Are you on another diet again ? Wow , how did you figure that out ? Angela stared at me in disbelief .

1 rolled my eyes and replied .

You spend at least half the month complaining about dieting , then you eat salad every day .

Do you expect grass to Taste good ! Do you think I want to My moms a total freak .

She buys me clothes in the smallest size , and that brand only makes small sizes .

When I tried to exchange them , they told me that was the biggest size This was the first time Id ever heard someone be so hold as to ta as to call their own mother a freak .

Arent you afraid lightnings gonna strike you for calling your mom a freak ? Angela wasnt fared in the slightest .

Tm just speaking the truth .

If heaven really had eyes , it should strike down all the treacherous bastards in the world ou since we were kids , Id think youve been hurt badly by some scumbag Angela , if I didnt know you I walked over to her , looking at her with piercing eyes .

Come clean .

Did you have a boyfriend overseas ? Did he dump you! I wish .

Unfortunately , Im too enlightened for that , Angela sighed dramatically , patting my shoulder .

I cant fully invest in relationships because I avoid all risks .

I paused for a moment , then scoffed , So , are you saying that means Im just love struck ? Laurel , so you finally admit youre love struck ! Looks like theres progress , Angela teased .

I shot her a pointed glare and sighed .

Im self aware , but youre right .

For a businessman , emotions are just an exchange a deal But I dont think Mr.

Herrera sees it that way , Angela said with a small smile .

Why not ? Angela smirked.

He gives you 1.5 million dollars a year .

Dont even talk about that .

There are plenty of women who would climb into his bed without getting a dime .

So , Laurel , you better hold on tight to this opportunity .

I gave a self deprecating laugh .

Maybe to Alex , a woman like me one who wasnt blinded by beauty was just the safest option .

Are you sure be likes women ! Angela slammed her empty bottle down and placed her hands around my neck in mock threat Laurel , Im giving you one more chance .

Ask me the right question I just feel like someones watching me .

Angela gave me an exaggerated frown , then I changed the subject .

Maliyah got fired from her internship company today .

I was going to find a lawyer to help , but then she messaged me saying it was all settled .

They didnt ask her to pay for the damages , and she even got three months of extra pay And then ! 1 looked at Angela , completely confused Anything else weird going on ? Angelas eyes narrowed as she added .

Everything seems a bit too smooth .

Oh , and today I went to the Norfield police station .

They seemed to think I was you .

And Flynn even knew the prople involved .

Oh , and that outfit you sent me ? I wore it for the first time , but I accidentally ruined it so I took one from your trunk .

Ell wash it and return it to you .

As for the clothes , you really dont need to buy anything for now .

Also , Flynn ? You really think he spared you for Simpson familys young master , but that kid really needed a beating how dare he cause trouble on my turf .

Angela , did you install surveillance on me ? And what do you mean by your turf ? 1/2 my sake ? Think again .

You hit the Chapter 44 Angela shrugged .

I havent installed anything on you .

But Javier went to that bar a few days ago , liked it , and bought it .

They didnt change the management , so they didnt know Javier was working for me .

Otherwise , you wouldnt have had to step in ? I was left completely stunned .

Before I could ask more .

Angelas phone rang , and she was gone before I could get another word in My mind was racing with anxiety , so I pulled out my phone and used an app to check for hidden cameras in the room .

Nothing .

But there were several items in the closet with tags still on them .

The price tags made my eyes widen .

I texted Angela .

Did you buy all the clothes in my room ! ] from knowing Angela , who else in my life could afford such things ? And the most suspicious thing ? Those clothes were all my style .

Only Angela knew me that well .

[ You really overestimate me .

I told you I bought a bar .

Where would I have money to buy you a closet full of clothes and bags ? Besides , many of those clothes are limited editions money alone cant buy them .

Did Alex buy them ! ] [ Looks like youre not as dumb as you look .

What a great guy he is , it makes me want to get married .

I have a meeting at the headquarters this afternoon , so you go have fun on your own .

] The afternoon sun made me sleepy , and as I climbed into bed , Alexs beautiful face flashed in my mind his gentle smile , yet cold and distant .

impossible to get close to My heart raced uncontrollably .

Just thinking about him made me feel an unshakeable fear .

When I woke up , it was already dark outside .

I washed my face and headed to the barbecue place as planned .

Two hours later , I was back in my hotel room I texted Angela , and she replied with a crying emoji It seemed I couldnt escape the matchmaking tragedy .

I didnt understand why women insisted on marriage .

Even Angela , who had everything , still felt the pressure .

Yet her mother wasnt happy in her marriage , yet she was still pushing her into the same cage .

What was it all fort I thought that after sleeping so much during the day .

Id be up all night .

But , to my surprise , I still felt an overwhelming drowsiness .

The next morning .

I was woken up by a rapid knocking at the door .

Angela must have had a lot to complain about regarding the matchmaking .

With blurry eyes , I opened the door , only to find Austin standing there , looking dark and serious .

Whats up ? Its Alexs birthday today .

I dont want you showing up at the dinner In the quiet hallway .

Austins voice sounded calm , but I could feel the anger simmering beneath the surface , hiding behind his polite mask .

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