Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 52 Are you scared of losing ! Kailyns lips curled into a smug smile , her eyes mocking as they flicked from me to Angela .

You think shes got a chance with Alex How about 4 million dollars ? If she can marry into the Herrera family within six months , Ill hand over million dollars .

She winked at me .

Dont worry , Im lowering the bar for you just getting into the Herrera family will count as winning .

Her taunt hit like a slap in the face .

The hint of guilt that had lingered inside me vanished instantly , replaced by an icy calm .

I met her gaze and replied coldly .

Dont be so polite .

How about adding another 1.5 million dollars ? Make it 5 million .

Lets see if I can become Alexs wife Kailyns eyes widened in surprise , before a derisive laugh escaped her .

1.5 million , huh ? Do you even have that kind of money ? But no worries .

Ill let you owe me the debt .

After all , with your looks , Im sure you can earn 1.5 million , but just a little heads up men only pay for young , pretty Dont worry about whether I can come up with 1.3 million .

Thats my business , Just dont cry when you love .

I shot back casually , unfazed by her arrogance , Kailyn was even more insufferable than I had expected .

A small , bitter curiosity gnawed at me what kind of parents raised a daughter so cold hearted , cruel , and malicious ? Her condition was clear if I married into the Herrera family , Id win .

She knew full well that Austin and I had already broken up So , who else in the Herrera family could she be referring to ! Most people my age in that family were already married and had children .

Did she really expect me to break up someone elses family within six months and then come in as the third party ? She was young , but already so calculating , and now she was calling me shameless , claiming I was ng I was fit to be someone elses mistres Cry ? Kailyn laughed outright .

Who gave you so much blind confidence ? Dont worry , if you really cant come up with the money .

Isaac can lend it to you , but the interest wont be low .

Well see about that .

I tossed my response over my shoulder , grabbing Angelas arm and walking away , The resentment Id buried for years began to simmer back to life .

Wait , what did she mean just now ? I took a large sip from my glass , casting a side glance at Angela .

Her brown furrowed as she slowly pieced it together .

She means shes certain youll lose , and she thinks youll have to pay with your body ? And shes from the Parks family ? Seriously , Im impressed shes so young and already knows all the things she shouldnt .

Angela drained her glass in one go , then turned to face me with a suspicious look in her eyes .

Laurel , you didnt even yell at me ? Because she said if I marry into the Herrera family , I win .

Im a little heated lately I pressed my fingers to my temples , feeling a headache brewing .

I spoke slowly , Someones offering me money , so why should I be polite ! But … But what ? Angela suddenly shot up from the couch , her eyes flashing with a dangerous glint .

Angela , what are you doing? What did that liule brat mean ! Marry into the Herrera family ! Shes clearly trying to humiliate you .

I sighed quietly , exasperated.

Angela was sharp , but sometimes , she was too adorably clueless for her own good .

Let her humiliate me .

I wont lose any skin , and I get 14 million dollars out of it .

Whats the harm ? I pulled Angela back to my side , trying to keep my voice calm , Angela , are you planning to beat her up ! You need to control your temper , dont start fights with people especially since you wont Laurel , you .

Angela stared at fir , her face full of frustration .

After a moment , she let out a defeated sigh and pouted .

Youre right .

Angela eyed mr wanly .

What were you saying just now ? I said , getting Alex to publicly acknowledge me in six sponthis wont be easy Chapter 52 So far , I still didnt understand what Alex was up to .

Inviting me to his birthday party might have been an unexpected move because of Rosemarys slander against me , or maybe he just didnt want to ruin the party there were other ways he could have handled it .

There was absolutely no need for him to declare in front of so many guests that he wanted to marry me into the Herrera family .

Of course , this event had also been an opportunity to clearly see Kaydens true power .

After all those years of Alex being close to him , he should have known Kayden wasnt someone simple .

So , was he deliberately trying to stir things up ? Was he hoping to provoke Kayden into teaching Austin a lesson ? The thought sent a chill down my spine .

My hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly .

Rosemary certainly harbored ill feelings toward me , but someone as timid as her would never have dared stir up trouble at Alexs birthday party .

After all , she was just the adopted daughter of the Herrera family , and she knew that Alex already disliked Austin , which meant she was even lower in his eyes .

That was why every time Rosemary saw Alex , she behaved like a meek little lamb .

So , what exactly is Rosemarys game ? Why would she risk it all to frame me at Alexs birthday ? Angelas voice brought me back to the present .

Laurel , whats wrong ? She placed a gentle hand on my shoulder , her eyes full of concern .

Are you feeling sick ! I shook my head .

Tm fine .

Im just going to step outside for some air .

Dont follow me , or the handsome men will be picked clean by someone else With that .

I stood up and made my way to the door .

As I pushed it open , I was greeted by a man standing just outside .

He had his head lowered , his foot crushing out the end of a cigarette .

The sound of the door opening caught his attention , and he slowly raised his head .

His eyes flickered with rare interest .

His gray suit was sharp , his face strikingly handsome .

As his gaze met mine , a subtle yet undeniable glimmer of intrigue flickered in his eyes .

Well , well .

Didnt expect to see you here .

Isaacs voice was was calm and elegant , devoid of emotion , yet it sent a shiver down my spine .

His pre I froze for a moment before forcing a smile .

Mr.

Parks , I didnt think youd remember me .

presence was unsettling , like the chill before a storm .

He stepped closer , his eyes narrowing , the faintest trace of a smile on his lips .

When it comes to beautiful women , I never forget a face A cold wave of dread washed over me .

So , hed known all along ! Had he recognized me the first time we met ? I took a deep breath , trying to keep my composure as I met his piercing amber eyes .

Those eyes so familiar .

Just like the man in the photos .

Thank you for the compliment , Mr.

Parks .

And thank you for the compensation you provided .

Lextended my hand , but my pulse quickened as I felt his gaze setile on me like ice .