Chapter 121

Howard swept back into the banquet hall with a self-assured stride, Sophia, Megan, and Marco tagging along behind him like a trio of dutiful followers.

By this point, most seats were taken, save for the last few at Alex's table, shoved right into the dingy corner of the

room.

Left with no other option, they joined Alex once more, looking like they'd just been sentenced to do time.

Determined to pretend he didn't exist, they sank into the chairs.

Megan leaned over, her excitement barely contained.

"Oh my God, Marco, you totally pulled it off! That was incredible!"

Sophia's expression softened in gratitude as she looked at Marco.

"Yes We owe it all to Mr. Ashford. If it weren't for his help, we wouldn't be here."

Megan threw Alex a cutting glare, resentment flaring in her eyes.

She still hadn't forgotten how he'd supposedly ruined their day.

"Exactly! Mr. Ashford is so damn talented he solved our issue with a single phone call! Unlike some people."

Marco flashed a modest grin, though the smugness plastered on his face said otherwise.

The truth was, he himself was stunned at how neatly everything came together. Since when was Charles Kingston this reliable?

The guy was a certified train wreck-always bungling every single job and lazy to boot.

If Marco hadn't needed his help so badly, he'd have sooner called a telemarketer. Unable to contain her scorn, Megan turned to Alex, lips curled into a sneer. "See this, Alex? This is the difference between you and Mr. Ashford."

Alex sighed wearily.

Megan's voice oozed sarcasm. "He snatched back our partnership in one measly phone call. Meanwhile, you're just a walking disaster. You're an expert at dragging us through the mud, but that's about it!"

Marco chuckled, the sound laced with mockery.

"Hey, go easy on him, Megan. The guy's special skills are limited to brown-nosing and blaming everyone but himself."

Megan gave a contemptuous snort.

"Please. As if he has anything else going for him. He's nothing more than a traitor, a boy toy, and a worthless freeloader."

her voice going icy and low. "Too bad that bitchy broad he clings to isn't here to see what a sorry excuse

of cold steel shone in Alex's

kept his voice calm but razor-sharp. "Finished airing your grievances yet? I came here to

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listen to your drivel."

the truth?"

stray

attention-seeking type, but he sure as hell wouldn't stand

wasn't a saint, and he

tilted his head, voice low and challenging. "Then enlighten me- what is Marco

toward him, condescending glare

the Kingston family's good books. If that's not skill, I don't know what

know for sure it was him?" Alex asked, cutting

got us booted out in the first place. If I were a guy, I'd have

back,

on earth would the Kingstons suddenly reverse their decision if not

right," Megan jumped in, her smile dripping mockery. "It's obvious, so why

face remained impassive, his

big for your britches. If I were you, I'd double-check

rolling her eyes skyward. "Sounds like plain

that's how

narrowed, and a disdainful

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Let's entertain your ridiculous theory. But

get the hell out

replied, cool as a

out his phone and dialed Charles

said, in a tone dripping with

Charles snapped on the other

wanted to say thanks for helping us out. You told your sister about

Silence.

"I have no idea what you're babbling about. I'm up

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crap again! And for the love of God, stop calling

went dead

grin froze in place, and any earlier bravado evaporated like a

didn't help, then who had? Was it just dumb

somewhere

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