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.

the microphone, “I’m sorry, everyone; our boss just informed us that we’re not selling this

dollars, but its owner wants to give it away to Cheyenne for free. What

else. It

who

squeezed Cheyenne’s hand, “You have such

pulled

down with Miss Etiquette following behind her. Miss Etiquette held a wooden tray

this herb,” said

asked Cheyenne surprised but didn’t reach for

to meet you in person and is waiting for you in his

this herb meant she had to

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

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 to

me for free. A meeting can be

“But…”

If you’re worried,

her boss only

then. Follow me,”

the luxurious private room on the second floor while everyone below looked on

when Cheyenne disappeared from view and stood

remorseful eyes, he said, “Abbie… I’m

to wait

inside. She couldn’t figure out why a dissolute woman like Cheyenne

on a soft and gentle facade as tears welled up in

knew that acting this way would only make Kelvin feel more guilty and treat her

“I’m sorry,” Kelvin said.

antiques. A man, around sixty years old, sat on the sofa with a pair of gold–rimmed glasses

are Miss Lawrence,” he said, gesturing for them to take

opposite him, a faint smile playing on her stunning face. “I am Cheyenne Lawrence. How 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 did so, catching Cheyenne’s eye and

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

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