Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 59 Not the same thing , I said as I pashed open the bathroom door , undressed from my evening gown , and hopped into the shower , When I opened the garment bag the driver had dropped off earlier , my stomach sank .

Instead of my dress , there was a mens outtit inside .

Angela leaned against the frosted glass bathroom door , gently swirling her wine glass .

I could barely make out her silhouette .

Laurel , hary ry up , she urged .

I had already taken my shower , and i there was no way I was putting that restrictive dress back on .

Without hesitation , I grabbed a mens shirt from the bag , slipping it on .

It had been dry cleaned and carried a faint , refreshing mint scent .

When I walked out of the bathroom , Angela took one look at me , her expression skeptical , yet her eyes gleamed with an unspoken excitement .

She asked , word by word , A mens shirt ? Where did you get it from ? Are you hiding something from me … .

TH I shot her a cold glance and replied , The driver grabbed the wrong bag .

Can you go ask him to bring my dress up ? Let your husband do it Angela raised an eyebrow , her gaze intense .

A little night together is priceless .

Maybe its time to test if hes up to the task I gave her a sidelong glance , saying in a sharp tone , Do you think hes the type to be that casual ? Angela shook her head .

Then am 1 ! So … its all fire and fuel .

Isighed .

I dont want a divorce yet Angela didnt let up , continuing her relentless advice , Laurel , youre already legally married .

Sleep with him , get pregnant , and youll be the future queen .

Youll be my rock from now on Just because one person makes it , the rest follow ? Angela nodded eagerly , her face full of seriousness .

I couldnt help but laugh , narrowing my eyes with a smile .

What if Im just his foot washer , and before I even climb into his bed , Im already out of the picture ! said , Who would dare bully you ? Angela flinched and rolled her eyes , her voice teasing as she sa The thing was , plenty of people could .

Austins family had already worn me down , and seeing the murderously intense glares at tonights dinner made me feel like trouble was inevitable .

It seemed Angela noticed the unease in me , as she reached out and patted my shoulder , her voice softer now .

Dont worry .

If anyone dares to hurt you , Ill be the first to go after them .

I stayed silent .

It wasnt that I was afraid someone would harm mc I could handle a fight .

What worried me was whether those around me would get caught in the crosstre And what didnt make sense to me was why Alex was publicly announcing our relationship as if he were courting me .

If I were las wife , maybe people would be wary of my status .

But now .

I fch a headache coming on , and , feeling lost , I grabbed the wine glass and took a long gulp .

I looked at Angela , pleading with my eyes .

Please tell ine youre not expecting me to leave tomorrow wearing this mens shirt ? Angela solled her eyes dramatically .

Hold on , Ill bring you something to wear .

She said this is rushed out the door .

1 waunt in any particular hurry .

Chapter 59 I let out a deep sigh .

Just as I reached for my phone , ready to check the message that had just lit up the screen , the doorbell rang Hesitant .

I stood up and opened the door to find Samantha standing there .

for a moment , a sudden jolt running through me ..

Though a wave of anxiety swept through me .

I forced myself to appear calm .

Miu Harvey , is there something you need ? I asked , my tone soft , smiling at her : She seemed to try to maintain her usual elegance , but when she saw me in the mens shirt , her eyes flickered with surprise for the briefed momen It was gone in an instant , replaced by a tight lipped smile .

I didnt expect youd be staying right across from me .

Is that so ? a smiled , inseardly cursing the old fox 1 had originally thought the driver had made a mistake with the clothes , but now I could tell it had been intentional What was Alex trying to do ? Was this some sort of revenge for Samanthas past betrayal But no , Alex wasnt that petty besides , Samantha had already returned to the country .

If anything , she came back for him .

There was no reason for such a childish game .

As I thought about the bet with Kailyn , my chest ached .

I didnt want to lose that 13 million dollars .

The only way out was for Alex to publicly acknowledge our relationship .

But could I really rely on the old fox to do that ! And I didnt want to get caught up in the drama with the Harvey familys daughter If Alex used me up and discarded me … well , it wasnt hard to imagine how grim my future would be .

1 regretted it now .

That 15 million dollars seemed like a pittance .

I knew it Alexs generosity of 1.5 million dollars a year was just a cover .

He knew exactly what kind of trap Id walked into .

I took a deep breath , steadying myself , and looked at Samantha with a soft gaze .

Is there something you need ? Youre Alexs girlfriend , right ? Samanthas eyes fixed on me , her expression giving nothing away no hate , no bitterness .

1 fel a liule uneasy .

Samantha was tougher than I had imagined .

After all , a dog that bites doesnt bark ..

Of course , calling this stunning woman a dog was a bit harsh .

But I couldnt think of any better analogy .

I kept my guard up , but my face remained calm .

I smiled lazily and said , Youll have to ask him about that I paused , adding honestly .

After all , I dont have the final say : Samantha blinked , clearly caught off guard .

But then she nodded and smiled knowingly .

Alex always likes obedient women Her delicate , beautiful face was painted with a smile that didnt reach her eyes .

Even though it was fake , it was still breathtaking Well , I wont keep Miss Parks any longer , she said , the sundle fading as she looked at me coldly , her voice low but deliberate .

Just a little reminder the Harvey family and the Herrera family have an engagenient .

As Samantha turned to leave , opening the door to her room across the hall , I furrowed my brow and gave a small , knowing smile .

50 was why Alex was in such a rush to get married .

Just as I was about to turn back into any room , preparing to shut the door , it was suddenly pushed open halfway .

Chapter 39 Before I could see who it was a famihar scent alcohol mixed with faint woodiness hat my nose .

Before I could react .

Alex pulled me into his arms , and his lips gently landed on mine .