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.

thought that Charmaine would have any

watched her dumbfounded reaction with

to forget about all the stupid things you’ve

have to do something for me.”

wary.

shrugged. “It’s simple. You and Charmaine are classmates. I want you to look out

and she burst into laughter. “You didn’t even need to ask! Charmaine is my friend. I’d protect her with or

added, “And one more thing–let me know who she spends

Celeste

fox finally showed his

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258 A Deal

idea that Charmaine and Emyr were

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Celeste remained silent. He narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing that she might be up to something.

Charmaine a few times. Now, she’d suddenly switched sides

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

wrong? Can’t even do this little favor,

snitch.

you actually care

before delivering his final blow. “Fine, forget it. The South City project–your dad

Bang!

rage. Her hands clenched the tablecloth so tightly that she would’ve grabbed Rex by the neck if she had any

are you even a man? Just because I offended you twice, you’re

looked completely unfazed, exuding a shameless, untouchable aura. “I’ve made my offer. If you agree, we’ll work together, and I’ll

trailed off, but the threat was crystal clear.

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