The Heiress's Second Chance At Vengeance (Eliza) novel Chapter 253

Chapter 253 Stirring the Pot

“Were you eavesdropping on us just now?”

“You two were speaking so loudly, I couldn’t not hear it even if I tried.”

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Halbert replied casually, “Honestly, you don’t owe anyone an explanation. The Gray family and the Goodman family may have some clout, but they’re still no match for the Sue family.”

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“I explained things because I consider them friends. And the reason they asked me is because they see me as

a friend too. Since I was the one who kept it from them first, I should be the one to apologize.”

Halbert hadn’t expected Eliza to actually treat them as real friends.

He glanced at her and said, “You’re too naive. In our world, there’s no such thing as real friendship. It’s all about leverage and gain.”

“I’m not part of your world yet. But I know exactly who treats me well.”

Halbert raised a brow. “Nolan treats you well too. But he never mentioned he had a fiancée.”

His words struck right where it hurt most.

“If you don’t know how to shut up, Halbert, maybe I should sew your mouth shut.”

Eliza added, “Or I could just text Tristan and tell him you’re bullying me at school. Then you can go play, with wild wolves in that dark dungeon again.”

That wiped the smile clean off Halbert’s face.

“Ungrateful brat. I was just trying to warn you–men are not to be trusted.”

Halbert suddenly lost his appetite. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and turned to the bodyguard nearby. “Ms. Cassandra doesn’t look hungry. Don’t bother prepping her portion.”

The bodyguard hesitated and glanced at Eliza, then asked carefully, “Ms. Cassandra,.would you still like to eat?”

Eliza forced a small smile. “No need. I’m full from pure rage.”

She glanced at her phone. There were no classes scheduled for the afternoon. She turned to Halbert. “I’ve got something to do later. You can head back.”

“Tristan told me to stay glued to you.”

“What, even if I go to the restroom, you’re going to tail me inside?”

“You plan on spending the entire afternoon there?”

“Then let’s just say I am.”

She waved her hand. “Don’t wait for me at dinner either. I’ve got things to handle.”

Without another word, Eliza walked out of the classroom, not looking back.

Halbert stood there, watching her figure disappear down the hallway, falling into silence..

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Chapter 253 Stirring the Pot

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The bodyguard beside him asked, “Mr. Halbert, Mr. Tristan instructed us to ensure Ms. Cassandra’s safety. Should we have someone follow her discreetly?”

“No need. She’s lived in Westbrook for eighteen years without anything happening. Give her some space- or she’ll go crying to Tristan again.”

If she didn’t want their people trailing her, fine. I’d grant her that favor.

Meanwhile, Eliza had already arrived at Missy’s corporate headquarters.

Her assistant quickly approached. “Soren refused to meet with our project liaison. He insists on speaking with you directly.”

“He insisted on meeting me, just like that?”

“Yes,”

Eliza recalled that last time, Soren had taken her out for dinner.

Technically, as the client, I should have been the one footing the bill.

After all, he had helped me out then.

“Alright. Book a table. Somewhere low–key–how about Season Hotel? Choose a quiet corner. Soren’s a public figure, and getting spotted would be a hassle.”

“Are you planning to treat him to dinner, Ms. Rivers?”

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