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.

never thought that Charmaine would have any connection to Rex! She was still shipping

mind was in chaos while Rex, elegantly crossing his legs, watched her dumbfounded reaction with amusement. Then,

to forget about all the stupid things you’ve done, it’s not impossible.

to do something

instantly grew wary. “Say it first.”

is that? 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.”

didn’t even need to ask!

leisurely added, “And one more thing–let

made Celeste freeze.

So, this sneaky fox finally showed his

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258 A Deal with

clearly had no idea that Charmaine and

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eyes slightly, sensing that she might be

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? That made her unreliable in

with work and Charmaine had more friends, he would’ve

do this little favor, and

a snitch. I won’t betray my

actually care about loyalty?”

it. The South City project–your dad pulling out now wouldn’t cause much

Bang!

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

even a man? Just because I

you agree, we’ll work

the threat

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