Chapter 89
Chapter 89
Luis gave Wasyl a once-over before his gaze landed on the ornate brocade box.
His eyes flashed with disdain and anger as he snapped, ” Abbott family, Butler
family, Lewis family, do you think Mr. Lynch is someone you can manipulate with
your little schemes? Guards, take him away and look into his background!”
Before Wasyl could react, a bodyguard lunged forward, landing a punch that sent
him sprawling to the ground. The gift box tumbled out of his hands, coming to
rest by Cheryl's trembling feet.
“Ahh! I didn’t... I was just...” Wasyl tried to scramble up to explain, but another
punch slammed him back down, pinning him to the floor.
Wasyl did not dare to fight back. Tears streamed down his face as he begged,
“Please, no more! I won't go in... Just let me go. I won't ever try something like
this again... I'm begging you, have mercy!”
Cheryl stood frozen in shock, her legs shaking so much she barely stand. Yafe
and his companions stood frozen, their mi racing. Meanwhile, Luis’s voice
boomed across the room, here who came empty-handed? Step up now!”
Liam and Celena were the only ones without gifts. Celena hesitat rooted to the
spot, but Liam gave her a reassuring pat on the
shoulder. “Celena, you've got this. Go on!”
Despite Liam’s encouragement, Celena felt scared. The guards had roughed up
the last ones who went up. She whispered, “Me? Should I really go? After what
just happened, I'm scared.”
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Liam simply smiled and nodded, his confidence in her unwavering. After taking a
deep breath, Celena mustered her courage and made her way through the
crowd. She looked determined, with her fists. clenched at her sides. Her heart
pounded in her chest.
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As she emerged, all eyes turned to her. She was the lone figure without a gift, the
unexpected center of attention.
Regret washed over those who had sneered at them for being unable
to afford gifts, their earlier mockery turning to envy. They remembered what Liam
said, and resentment simmered within them.
It is human nature to harbor jealousy when someone they underestimate
achieves what they cannot.
“Hello, what's your name?” Luis asked with a smile. He had been
briefed by Malcolm and had spotted Liam earlier on. His attention was on
Celena.
“I'm Celena,” she managed to say, her voice barely above a whisper, her whole
body shaking.
“And which company do you represent, Celena?” Luis pressed, his eyes
searching hers for an answer.
Celena’s mind went blank at the question. She turned to Liam, her eyes wide
with confusion.
Before Liam could get a word in, Yafe pushed his way thr crowd, grinning ear to
ear. He cozied up to Luis, saying, it's a pleasure to meet you. This young lady is
with our Sto She is my daughter, in fact!”
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shame crossed their faces. Instead, they buzzed with excitement.
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