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.

and spoke softly into the microphone, “I’m sorry, everyone; our boss just informed us that we’re not selling this herb anymore but giving it away for free to

30 million dollars, but its owner wants to give it away to Cheyenne for free. What the hell is

as confused as everyone else.

even know who the boss

Cheyenne’s hand, “You have

pulled her

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

said Miss Etiquette

surprised but

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

meant she had

a deep breath and nodded, “Alright,

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

his offer, “Are you crazy? They’re giving it to me for free. A meeting can be traded for 30

“But…”

buts. If you’re worried,

her

then. Follow me,” she

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

looked away when Cheyenne disappeared from view and

at Abbie with remorseful eyes, he said, “Abbie…

wait for another

inside. She couldn’t figure out why a

as tears welled up in her

Kelvin feel more guilty and treat her even better

“I’m sorry,” Kelvin said.

filled with precious antiques. A man, around sixty years old, sat on the sofa with a pair

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

down in the chair 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

have some tea,” he said before introducing himself. “My name is Adrian Edwards. Your grandfather and I were cousins who left our

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Granduncle!

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