Chapter 16: Insanely Extravagant

Chapter 16: Insanely Extravagant

The woman stood up from her seat and walked gracefully over to his side. She breathed out a hot breath and giggled softly.

“Mr. Foley, you really can’t stand to lose, can you?

“Cheyenne Lawrence!”

As Omari clenched his fists tightly under his suit sleeves, his knuckles turning white, Omari feared that he might harm Cheyenne in a fit of anger

He strode over to them and positioned himself as her protector, standing between her and Kelvin. “You must be Cheyenne’s ex–husband,” he said with emphasis on the word “ex“.

Kelvin feli a surge of anger at the tone of Omari’s voice. Without hesitation, he retorted with a sneer, “And you must be her lover?”

Cheyenne furrowed her brows in confusion. What did he mean?

Omari chuckled softly and replied with a hint of regret in his voice, “I wish I were. But Cheyenne has always refused me. Thanks to Mr. Foley for letting go of her, I can pursue her openly now.”

Kelvin felt like something was stuck in his throat; he didn’t know 193

His intuition told him that this man was not simple!

was not simple!

how to ve

it out.

“I won’t let you have what Cheyenne wants! 30 million dollars! I’ll take the herb,” Omari said lightly as he hugged Cheyenne’s shoulder and returned to their seats.

30 million dollars…

It was five times more than the value of this herb.

hostess turned towards them and spoke softly into the microphone, “I’m sorry, everyone; our boss just

has gone for 30 million dollars, but its owner wants to give it away to Cheyenne

as confused as everyone else.

even know who the boss behind them

and squeezed Cheyenne’s hand, “You have such great charm.

pulled her hand back and rolled her

held a wooden tray with Rejuvenated Herbs on it.

please accept this herb,” said Miss Etiquette with a

surprised but didn’t reach

meet you in person and is waiting for you in

this herb meant she had to meet

breath and nodded, “Alright, I’ll go see

go. If you want the herb, I can help you find it or offer a higher price to buy it,” Omari said. Who knows what their CEO’s intentions are? What if he wants

crazy? They’re giving it to me for free. A meeting can be traded for 30 million dollars. It is a great

“But…”

buts. If you’re worried, come

her boss only

Follow me,”

room on the second floor while

only looked away when Cheyenne disappeared from view and stood

remorseful eyes, he said,

they had to wait for another five

was burning with rage inside. She couldn’t figure out why a

and gentle facade as tears welled

this way would only make Kelvin feel more guilty and treat her even

“I’m sorry,” Kelvin said.

years old, sat on the

said,

did you recognize me?” The man didn’t answer but instead picked up the purple clay teapot from the table and poured two cups of tea with graceful movements. He revealed a string of Buddhist prayer beads on his wrist as he

is Adrian Edwards. Your grandfather and I were cousins who left our village together to seek our fortunes. He went to Akloit while I

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Chapter 16. Insanely Extravagant

Granduncle!

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