Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 80 Enough .

A voice suddenly cut through Abigails rant , and she froze , clearly startled by the interruption .

Samantha , too , glanced up in surprise , clearly not expecting Isaac to step in and and stop Abigail .

Abigail , youre being reckless .

You cant talk about Miss Parks like that .

Samantha , Im just speaking for you .

You came straight from the airport to attend Alexs birthday party , only to find that while youve been away .

some people have taken the chance to slip in .

I wouldnt be surprised if someone who was dating Austin is now after Alex .

At those words , I couldnt help but chuckle .

Abigail , youve got it wrong .

The truth is , my real reason for getting close to Alex isnt just to snatch him away from Samantha .

Its also to take back what rightfully belongs to me .

The room fell silent as everyones gaze shifted to me .

Even Angela blinked in surprise .

I shrugged , a half smile tugging at my lips .

If youre going to make up stories , theyve got to have a little surprise in them , dont you think ? Miss Parks .

Im so sorry .

Abigail doesnt know better .

Please dont be upset .

Ill have a word with her later , Samantha said , her eyes betraying a moment of distraction before she spoke again , slowly and carefully .

So Samantha has a weakness after all ? Shes afraid that someone might take everything from her someone like a long lost child ! If she truly wanted to help me , Abigail wouldnt be standing in my room right now .

After all , when you finally find someone you can use as a pawn , you dont pass up the chance to humiliate someone whos been stubbornly rejecting your help .

But it was Abigails sudden appearance that made me realize something I was wrong about Isaac .

He wasnt here at Samanthas behest to convince me Miss Parks , shes nothing but a seductress , using Alex , and now even Isaac is helping her .

Samantha glanced at Abigail , and suddenly , Abigail fell silent , her fury dissipating in an instant Well , I wont trouble you any further , Miss Parks .

But think carefully about what I said , Isaac remarked before turning and striding out of the room Samantha tugged Abigail away , heading back to the opposite room .

Angela slammed the door shut , but her anger was far from quelled .

If Isaac hadnt stepped in .

I would have already taken matters into my own hands , she muttered .

Yeah , right , like anyone would dare stand in front of me after Ive hit them .

Dont worry , if it werent for Isaac , theyd be flat on the floor .

I calmly stirred my coffee , but my spoon bent under my grip , a small moment of unintentional tension .

Suddenly , I recalled the look of panic that flashed across Samanthas face .

It made me curious .

Why didnt Samantha get angry when I said I wanted to take everything from her ? She looked injöre nervous than anything Not only did Samantha seem anxious , but Isaacs eyes , too , revealed an unmistakable shock .

Listen , Laurel , youd better stop making those kinds of jokes .

Im serious if you keep this up , you might not see tomorrows sunrise , Angela said , her voice suddenly serious .

The Harvey Groups legacy was already thin , and its true strength rested on Samanthas uncle , Elliot Harvey , who was once the real head of the family Bur Elliott and his family had all perished in a fire .

It was barmanthas grandfather , Bobby Harvey, whod handed the reins of the Harvey Group to Samanthas father , Leandro That fires true culprit was never found , but rumors always suggested internal strife within the Harvey family .

Leandro , desperate to setze control , had allegedly orchestrated the blare that destroyed Elliots mansion .

But there was something odd about that fire : Elliots youngest daughters body was never found Hobby had been searching for her ever since .

So what is Samantha afraid of ? I asked , puzzled .

Angela sighed heavily .

Its because 40 % of the Harvey Groups alares belong to Gracie Harvey 1/2 Chapter 50 bo even kne alive or dead by now ? sold to survive .

s a miracle if shes even alive .

Angela explained .

hi makes sense that Samanthas parents must have done something unforgivable .

No wonder shes so terrified 1 mused , sinking back into Angela grabbed my arm .

pulling me back up .

Laurel , youd better tell me whats going on with you and Isaac ? Does he does he like you ? What thinking 1 yawned , sapping my coffee , though the exhaustion didnt em to fide .

Tve only met him once , and theres nothing between us .

He doesnt like me , and I dennitely dont like him I glanced at Angela , who still looked worried Angela , tell me , what exactly do you see in him Obviously , his looks .

What else ! His soul , maybe Angela grinned before her face grew serious .

Are you sure theres nothing going on ? Because every time Isaac looks at you .

I swear its like hes looking at something more than just a friend If youre talking about me taking him down for 150 thousand dollars , then sure .

Maybe thats why he helped me out , I joked , but it wasnt a joke at Angela froze .

Wait , what ? You did the Yeah .

He saved me for a reason bes hoping I leave Alex .

But thats not happening .

Theres no way Id let him use me like that I flopped back into the couch with a bitter laugh .

What do you think my lifes worth 6 million dollar ? Angela pouted .

Laurel , everyone says you got lucky with Austin , but I know you dont care about his money .

If you really loved money , you shouldve come abroad with me instead .

Youd have plenty of chances to meet rich people .

Who knew youd give all that up for that jerk ? 1 raised an eyebrow .

Whats your point ? Angela sighed again .

I regret encouraging you to marry Mr.

Herrera .

I thought youd be set for life , but instead , its nothing but danger and betrayal everywhere .

What should I divorce him ! * whe Absolutely not Angelas face paled .

If Mr.

Herrera finds out it was me who suggested you divorce him , hed kill me ! You shouldve seen the way looked at Isaac when he left theres poison in his gaze .

I couldnt help but smile bitterly .

Angela , stop telling me hes in love with me .

You keep going on about it , and I might just start believing you .

Why c cant you believe it ! I swear Mr.

Herrera has feelings for you I smirked .

Really He went all out at his birthday party to tell everyone he likes n organize a welcome banquet for his mistress .

Thats your idea of him liking me ? and the next day , he lets me almost die .

Now , he wants me to 1 had always been aware of my choices , but looking back , picking Austin was never about thinking he was exceptional .

It was about h to me and looking good .

Most importantly , he promised me a future .

him being nice Now ? I wasnt so sure .