Chapter 17
“Nah, I’m just stopping by to viut Mr. Houle before heading back” Winston pulled out his phone–it was already PM, and Chelsea still hadn’t messaged him
Usually, she’d be asking if he was coming home tonight by this time. The silence tonight felt off.
Cecil slightly crestfallen, pursed his lips, having long since accustomed himself to Winston’s aloofness
The guy barely cared about anything that didn’t directly involve him
“Alright, let’s go, Cecil replied.
The your
I put as the two men headed straight up to the third–floor study, utterly unaware of the drama unfolding in the yard.
young star wisely stayed p
Cher upstairs, Winston exchanged greetings with Melvin
It had been years since they last met. Melvin seemed as sharp av ever. “Winston, long time no ser
Alter a brief clui, Winston made up an excuse to leave curly.
Melvin sighed, saying. “That kid is still holding a grudge after all these years”
worry, sir. With Miss Ivary Houle’s brilliance, she’ll surely melt his heart, the butler reassured him, confident of it.
But Melvin shook his head. “It’s gonna be tough. Winston might look cold on the surface, but he’s got a rebellious streak. What happened three years ago ruined their last chance”
Three years prior, Winston was ousted from the Moody family, on the brink of disaster.
No one dared to take sides back then.
However, in just three short years, Winston returned, more ruthless than ever, claiming victory in this battle
Leaving the study, he saw Ivory waiting outside, as poised and gentle as always.
“Winshi, can we talk?” she started.
Winston stood tall and imposing, radiating a chill
Eager to catch the drama downstairs, Cecil got the hint immediately. “Take your time. I’m outta here
After he left, Ivory looked at Winston affectionately. “Winston, how have you been all these years?”
*Thank y
you
for your concern, Ms. Houle. Everything’s fine“.
The moment she heard “Ms. Houle,” Ivory’s eyes welled up with tears. “Winston, are you still blaming me? I can explain what happened three years ago-”
She believed he must still be holding a grudge against her for cutting ties so decisively three years ago.
But she was also forced by circumstances; she could explain it.
“Ms. Houle,” Winston interrupted her, “We were never more than acquaintances. I don’t blame you
Actually, Winston never intended to have any relationship beyond friendship with Ivory.
He knew Ivory had feelings for him and had privately turned her down
Out of respect for her reputation, he hadn’t done so publicly. But he was acutely aware–Ivory wasn’t his type
Ivory, however, thought Winston was still angry and tried to explain further. “Winston, it’s all a misunderstanding. I had no choice back then…
“It’s getting late. I’m leaving Winston had no interest in continuing the conversation, as there was nothing left to discuss between them.
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“Winston, I heard you got married. Is that
ory i tome suddenly shifted laced with accinations
“Were you investigating me? Winston’s eyes instantly turned in y
Ivory felt a chill run down her spine, denying, “No, I didn’t
No way she would investigate Winston in private. If it weren’t for Julia telling her, she’d still be in the dark about his marriage.
“It’s nouse of your business, Winston sand coldly. Gonillyr, Ms. Houde”
With that, he turned and left, as cold as ever.
Ivory cluiched the hern of her dress, her eyes brumming with reluctance as she questioned inwardly. “What am I lacking compared to Chebeat Why choose her over me? Was it really like Julia said that he was deceived?”
Quickly catching up, she steeled herself, determined to make Winston see the true colors of Chelsea
“Winston, sounds like a ruckus in the yard. The person who plagiarized my work back then is here. Can you check it out with me? Her eyes were red, full of anticipation. “You know, the insulent back then caused a Înge stin, and I’ve been waiting for that apology all along”
Winston frowned, and out of the years–long friendship, he reluctantly agreed and sent a message to Chelsea (Got stuff tonight, coming home late |
Ivory noticed this jealousy flaring up. “Are you checking in with your wife?“
Winston didn’t think it counted as checking in, he just didn’t want Chebea to prepare his dinner, lest it go to waste.
“Let’s go he replied coolly
Ivory’s eyes glimted with a trace of scor–the show was about to begin.
In the yard, the champagne bottle came crashing down hard, causing a loud bang, and Chelsea instinctively closed her eyes, but instead of the anticipated pain, she found herself being pulled into a warni einbrace,
A muffled groan escaped the man. An eerie silence engulfed the surroundings.
Next. Julia completely lost it. “Heath, why did you take the hit for her-
Chelsea opened her eyes, meeting Heath’s gaze. She couldn’t believe Heath was here, shielding her from the deadly blow
Heath’s head was broken, blood gushing. He felt weak all over.
Chebra instinctively hugged hinu tears streaming down her face and trembling all over. “Heath, are you okay?”
Heath, with blood flowing from his injured skull, managed to say weakly. Tmcfine”
Julia was completely frantic, slapping the attacker hard across the face. “Who told you to do it!!”
The guy was stunned, retorting inwardly, ‘Didn’t you arrange this? You even said to aim for Chelsea’s face, to ruin her looks! How could I predict a sudden intervention from Heath to save her!
Kate was the first to snap back to reality “Chrisea, Heath’s not going to make it. Let’s take him to the hospital
They helped Heath get him into the car. Chelsea’s fingers were still shaking as Kate sped to the hospital.
With a ding, a message arrived. Chelsea took out her phone tremblingly, seeing it was Winston.
Heath lost too much blood and fell into unconsciousness. Chelsea, her fingers trembling, dialed Winston instinctively.
At the Houle family meanwhile, Cecil came downstairs and only saw a mess. Chelsea had disappeared without a trace. Julia was still in a frenzy, with others looking at each other blankly,
“Cecil, how is it going! Ivory walked up to him, followed by Winston
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Grad shook his head. “They say a fight broke onit, not sure how it went slown-
Tity, missed the show. He was thinking of playing the prince to save the damsel in distress
Winston dadn’t want to have any more relations with Ivory, and now he had an escne. “Now i that everything’s over, I’ll take my leave
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Ivory didn’t expect things to tum out like this. She was still waiting to see the show.
Suddenly, Winston’s phone rang It was Chelsea.
A flicker of darkness passed through his deep eyes. The next second, he picked it up and held it to his car. “Speak.”
“Winston, a friend of mine got hurt. Me and Kate are taking him to the hospital, Sleep early yourself, I might not be able to make it back tonight” Chelsea’s voice was choked, a mix of panic evalent.
“Is it serious!” Winston’s brows furrowed, wondering why someone would get injured. What about her? Did she get hurt? How bad is it?”
A fleeting moment of concem crossed his mind before he immediately cauglu himself–why should he worry about Chelseat
“Try fine. You can “Cheber went on.
Ivory guessed he was on the phone with Chelsea. Unwilling to back down, she bit her lips and leaned in. “Wagon, who are you talking to
Hearing her, Chelsea shut up abruptly. Her eyes widened suddenly as she thought in a panic. That voice is so familiar! Is it—”
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