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.

“I’m sorry, everyone; our boss just informed us that

its owner wants to give it away to Cheyenne for free. What the hell is

confused as everyone else. It was her first time attending Hatchdew

know who the

squeezed Cheyenne’s hand, “You have such

she pulled her hand back and

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

this herb,” said Miss Etiquette

but

to give it to you. He also wants to meet you in person and is waiting for you

this herb meant

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

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

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

“But…”

If you’re worried, come with

hesitant because her boss only wanted to see

Follow me,” she

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

looked away when Cheyenne disappeared from view

with remorseful eyes, he said, “Abbie…

wait

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

to put on a soft and gentle facade as tears welled up in her eyes, “It’s

Kelvin feel more guilty and treat her even better than

“I’m sorry,” Kelvin said.

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

are Miss Lawrence,” he said, gesturing for

sat 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,

introducing himself. “My name is Adrian Edwards. Your grandfather and I were cousins who left our village together to seek our fortunes. He went to

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Chapter 16. Insanely Extravagant

Granduncle!

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