ck to My Worst Birthday and Starting Anew

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.

she had never thought that Charmaine would have any connection to

her dumbfounded reaction with amusement. Then, as if a thought

all the

have to do something

grew wary. “Say it

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

didn’t even need to ask! Charmaine is

tea and leisurely added, “And one more thing–let me know

made Celeste

fox finally showed his true colors!

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A Deal with

he clearly had no idea

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He narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing that she might

before. She used to be on the same side as Leah and had bullied Charmaine a few times. Now, she’d

and Charmaine had more friends,

“What’s wrong? Can’t even do this little

a snitch. I

So you actually care about

it. The South City project–your dad

Bang!

slammed the table and shot up, her eyes burning with rage. Her hands clenched the tablecloth so tightly that she would’ve grabbed Rex by the neck if she had

you even a man? Just because I offended you twice, you’re being this unreasonable?!”

aura. “I’ve made my offer. If you agree, we’ll work

but the

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