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 informed us that we’re not selling

million dollars, but its owner wants to give it away to Cheyenne for free. What the hell is wrong with him? others

everyone else. It was her first

didn’t even know who the boss

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

as clueless,” she pulled her hand back and rolled her

enough, the beautiful host walked down with Miss Etiquette following behind her. Miss Etiquette held a wooden tray with Rejuvenated Herbs

this herb,” said Miss

but didn’t reach for

to meet you in

this herb meant she had to

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

you want the herb, I can help you find it or offer a higher price to buy it,” Omari said.

Cheyenne refused his offer, “Are you crazy? They’re giving it to me for free. A meeting can be traded

“But…”

no buts. If you’re worried, come

hesitant because her boss only

Follow me,”

luxurious private room on

Cheyenne disappeared from view and stood

with remorseful eyes, he said, “Abbie… I’m sorry…

to wait

a dissolute woman like Cheyenne to have so many men protecting

soft and gentle facade as tears welled up in her eyes, “It’s okay, Kelvin…

way would only make Kelvin feel more guilty and

“I’m sorry,” Kelvin said.

filled with precious antiques. A man, around sixty years old, sat on the sofa with a pair of gold–rimmed glasses perched on his nose, exuding an air of refinement and

Lawrence,” he said, gesturing for

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 causing

said before introducing himself. “My name is Adrian Edwards. Your grandfather and I were cousins who left our village together to

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Chapter 16. Insanely Extravagant

Granduncle!

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