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Chapter 258 A Deal with the Devil

Rex didn’t argue and simply waited for Celeste to continue.

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She tapped her fingers on the table and said, “The first time we met was at the classroom door. Back then, you asked me why Charmaine wasn’t in class. Do you know her?”

Celeste was impulsive by nature, never one to hide her thoughts. She had no idea that Rex was observing all her little expressions.

He let out a soft laugh and casually threw out a remark. “How do you think your dad managed to win the South City development project?”

Celeste froze, her mind racing.

Her dad had told her before that winning the bid wasn’t just due to Charmaine’s encouragement but also thanks to Rex, the big investor backing the project. That’s why he was so eager to please Rex.

But now, why was Rex bringing this up?

Unless …

She hesitantly voiced the possibility that seemed too far–fetched. “Was it because of Charmaine?”

Rex smirked. “You’re not that dumb after all.”

Celeste clamped a hand over her mouth in shock.

Oh. My. God.

never thought that Charmaine would have any

his legs, watched her dumbfounded reaction with amusement. Then, as if a thought crossed his mind, he

you want me to forget about all the stupid things you’ve

to do

grew wary. “Say it

You think I’d set you up?” Rex shrugged. “It’s simple. You and Charmaine are classmates. I want you to look out for her at school.”

disappeared in an instant, and she burst into laughter. “You didn’t even need to ask! Charmaine is my friend. I’d protect her with or without you telling me

one more thing–let me know who

Celeste freeze.

this sneaky fox finally

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judging by his cluelessness, he clearly had no idea that Charmaine and Emyr were already

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He narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing

to be on the same side as Leah and had bullied Charmaine a few times. Now, she’d suddenly switched sides and was all buddy–buddy with Charmaine?

busy with work and Charmaine had more friends, he would’ve been the first to oppose her

cold. “What’s wrong? Can’t even do this little favor, and you still expect me to forgive

sneered. “I’m not a snitch. I won’t betray my

actually care

chuckled before delivering his final blow. “Fine, forget it. The South City

Bang!

the tablecloth so tightly that she would’ve grabbed Rex

because I offended you twice, you’re being this

looked completely unfazed, exuding a shameless, untouchable aura. “I’ve made my offer. If you agree, we’ll work together, and I’ll pretend none of this ever happened. If you

but the threat was crystal clear.