Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 73 With that , Austin slammed down the words and grabbed the hole of wine from the table , striding out of the room .

That dan man , even as he left , had to throw me a curveball .

He sure had guts .

Samantha , on the other hand , didnt let the slightest hint of anger show at Austins departure .

Her smile was almost too perfect .

It almost looked like a wax figure from a museum , frozen and eerily fake .

as radiant and charming as ever , Anything you want to eat or drink tonight ? Its on me , she said , her voice smooth and polite .

If not for the flash of murderous intent in her eyes , I mightve believed she didnt care about Alex at all .

But it was clear now she had come at just the right moment , waiting until the drama was reaching its peak to make her grand entrance .

Throwing money around to make a point .

Classic Samantha rich and reckless .

I thought back to Alexs words about her : how she used to throw around 1.5 million dollars just to get someone to back off .

Suddenly , I realized that maybe Samantha had overestimated me .

Of course , I didnt see her as a direct enemy , at least not at first .

I figured as long as we kept to our separate corners , we could coexist peacefully .

But once she pushed me into this mess , I knew .

Samanthas pride wouldnt allow her to back down .

She couldnt stand anyone taking what she saw as hem And it made me realize why Alex never seemed to have women around .

Maybe he really didnt like them , or maybe , just maybe , he feared them .

But thinking about Samantha her need for control , the way she demanded everything if I were a man .

Id be afraid too .

The truth is , women themselves arent the problem .

Its the women who wield power , who stand tall in the shadows , that become terrifying In that moment , it clicked for me .

I understood why men are reluctant to be with strong women .

When the womans the one in charge , the man feels trapped , constantly under the microscope , never able to let his guard down .

Its exhausting , suffocating even .

Miss Adams , is there any particular drink youd like ! Ill have the waiter bring it over , Samanthas voice cut through my thoughts as she turned her cold gaze to Angela I gave Angelas arm a subtle squeeze , signaling her to take the lead .

I wont be shy then , Angela cleared her throat .

Two bottles of La Tache , and send it to my room , She shot me a quick look , and I immediately understood what she was saying .

Play along .

I smiled faintly at Samantha , my acting skills coming to me almost naturally after years of practice .

Thanks for stepping in earlier , Miss Harvey No problem .

Youre Alexs guest .

Its only right that I take good care of you , Samantha replied with an air of superiority .

But the whole thing felt ridiculous to me .

Love truly makes people blind , doesnt it ? Samantha beautiful , sophisticated , and backed by an impressive family why on earth was she so fixated on a man like Alex ! A crooked branch on a dying tree .

If she was so determined to cling to him , fine .

But why drag me into this mess ? I hadnt done anything wrong, but in Samanthas eyes , Id somehow stolen the man she thought was hers .

1 pulled a check from my bag and handed it to her .

Samanthas lips curved into a sly smile as she saw the check .

Her eyes flicked up , sharp as daggers , and she said with a knowing smile , Seems like four million dollars isnt enough to fill Miss Parks vanity ? How about six million ? Angela furrowed her brow , about to speak , but I stopped her with a glance .

Ill go grab the wine .

Youve got five minutes , I said , signaling her to leave .

She hesitated , giving me one last worried look before closing the door behind her .

The moment the door clicked shut , Samanthas demeanor shifted .

Her warns simile disappeared , and her eyes turned cold , like ice .

Six million is the most I can offer you , she said , her patience running thin .

The playful sinile shed been wearing was completely gone now .

I didnt respond .

Instead , I watched as the picked up her purse , preparing to leave .

Only then did I speak , my voice calm but loaded with warning .

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He says it I take money from someone else , hell get angry , I explained with a sigh .

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Laurel , youre not playing dumb , are you ? Your think Ill believe that ? Samantha scoffed .

Then shy give me the money at all I raised an eyebrow and smirked .

You dont have to tell Alex I love money .

He already knows .

You see , Im still standing here , and you know better than anyone that Alex doesnt want to marry you .

Even if you get rid of me , hell never marry you aurel , you dont seriously think that just because Alex likes you , youre going to marry into the Herrera family , do you ? him to admit were together , thats all , I said honestly , Laurel , what are you really ? You have a sick mother whos lying , and a little aunt with two kids whose husband is dead .

The only thing you have of value is Angela Samantha said , her gaze hard and calculating .

So , which oor will you choose ? Pick one , and Ill leave them until the end .

I stared at her , confused .

What was she talking about ? Sick mother ? Dying ! My moms getting out of the hospital next week .

What nomener was Laurel , you didnt know ! Your moms dying , sweetlicant .

Samanthas voice was soft , but every word she said pierced me like a thousand needles , rach one sinking deeper into my skin , into my heart Stop lying , I said , my voice steady despite the storm inside .

I smiled , a faint but dangerous sinile .

I never wanted to be your enemy , but I cant stand fake people .

It seems we cant be friendly , so well just have to be enemies .

If you touch anyone around me , I wont hesitate to bring everything crashing down .

You may have more than me , but next time youre in trouble .

ure you drown with me