Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 717

Aaron, standing to the side with a blank expression, announced, “This is Mr. Williams’ girlfriend.”

Then, fixing Lavinia Roberts with an icy stare, he added, “Quite the attitude you’ve got, Ms. Roberts. The minute you want something, you just try to snatch it, don’t you?”

“The Roberts family may have fallen on hard times these past few years, but I didn’t think you’d stoop this low. Have you all decided to become bandits now?”

“Does your family know you behave like this? Or are you bold enough to try stealing from the future Mrs. Smith herself?”

Lavinia’s face froze in disbelief, her pupils flickering with shock. She could hardly believe what she’d just heard.

“You… what did you say? She’s… Mr. Williams’ girlfriend?”

Jarvis Peters’ jaw practically hit the floor.

They’d all crossed paths with Dennis Williams before—he was well-known among the old families. Cold, untouchable, and famously uninterested in women.

And now he had a girlfriend?

And not just any woman, but the one standing right here?

Jarvis’s amazement was obvious; as he glanced at Camila Davis, genuine admiration sparkled in his eyes.

Impressive. Anyone who could win him over must have something special.

At the same time, Jarvis silently congratulated himself for not being as foolish as Lavinia—at least he hadn’t picked a fight the moment he arrived.

Camila, noticing Jarvis watching her, glanced back, and couldn’t help but find the situation hilarious.

What was that look supposed to mean?

Was he starstruck just because she was dating Dennis Williams?

She honestly couldn’t wrap her head around this guy’s logic.

“Which hand did you use to hit her?”

Dennis cut straight through the tension, his gaze cool as he fixed it on Lavinia.

Anyone could see he was standing up for Camila.

His voice was smooth, almost flat, but for some reason, it made everyone’s blood run cold.

Especially Lavinia. Suddenly, she felt as if she’d been plunged into the depths of winter, shivering as his eyes lingered on her hand.

In that instant, she had a terrifying thought—would she even get to keep her other arm?

The fear made her tremble.

For all her arrogance, Lavinia wasn’t stupid. Her family had warned her long ago about certain people in town who should never be crossed.

And the man standing before her topped that list.

She was already regretting ever picking a fight with Camila Davis.

Just like that, he was giving away something worth half a million? Talk about generosity.

Was this really the same person who’d flatly refused to haggle just a moment ago?

Camila’s mind spun. She wanted to decline—after all, everyone here was trying to make a living. She couldn’t just accept it for free.

But before she could get a word out, Jarvis pressed the rare book into her hands. “Let’s handle the current mess first. We can talk business later, Ms. Davis.”

Left with no choice, Camila took the book.

Meanwhile, Dennis wasn’t finished with Lavinia.

He didn’t buy her flimsy excuses for a second. “So you didn’t manage to hit her? Meaning you tried. No one touches my people. The Roberts family really thinks they’re above everyone, huh?”

He turned to Aaron. “Take her away. I’d like to see what your family can do about it.”

“Yes, sir.”

Aaron didn’t hesitate. He signaled the bodyguards, who dragged Lavinia out without a moment’s delay.

Honestly, he thought Lavinia must have a death wish.

Mr. Williams wouldn’t even raise his voice at Ms. Davis, let alone allow anyone to lay a hand on her.

And to insult her on top of that—she was just asking for trouble.