The Daring Billionaire’s Wife by Lypstical

Chapter 173

Aileen

The bartender could've taken it easy with the drinks he served me, but how could he when the boss gave him specific instructions? I've never been one to blame others for what goes wrong in my life, but in this case, I just can't help it. I could've still chosen not to drink it,

but the heaviness in my heart was just too much.

While my aim was to forget all about my problems, the alcohol in my system has only made me feel worse and now staggering to the ladies' room, I dial Meryl's number, ready to give her a piece of my mind.

"Hello?" she says from the other end of the line. "Any luck?"

"You lied to me."

"I'm guessing that's a no."

"Do you even double check the phone numbers you share with me? Once again, it-"

"Wait, are you drunk?"

My eyes narrow. "Are you seriously asking me that right now?"

"Since when did you start taking alcohol? Do your parents kn-"

"They're not my parents," I cut her off, gritting my teeth. "You know what they've put me through despite raising me for years."

She sighs, disappointed. "The more I hear you speak, the more I confirm that you're drunk. If only those from Oakbrook Village could see you right now."

I lean against the wall with so much force that my back hurts a little. "Why do you keep changing the subject? None of the people I spoke to could help. You promised me that this was it."

"Look, I know you're disappointed but come on. It's only been two days and you've lost hope? You've wanted to search for them for years and now you finally had the balls to leave Oakbrook Village and want to quit?"

I sigh. "If you think I'm giving up and going back to that house, you're wrong."

"Then we'll keep trying. I'll do everything I can and keep you posted. Aileen?"

"What?" I ask.

"Don't drink too much."

call coming

to have some more patience. If I want this to work, I'll have to wait. The

flashes in my mind and it takes me a while to step out. It's only when I hear a sob from the next stall that I snap out of it. I guess I'm not the only one having a bad day. To wash my hands, I stand in front of the large mirror, letting the water run down my

was right next to mine opens up, an elegantly dressed lady approaching the sinks with her head low. I soon recognize her as the one who's been shooting me glares. I can't help but stare at her. From head

look away when she raises her head, focusing on finishing up by fluffing my hair a little and fixing

might want to check yourself again," she harshly says to me, rummaging through

her through the mirror, I raise an eyebrow. "I'm sorry, but are you

a glare through the mirror. "Do you see anyone else here with

I

I'll repeat myself. You might want to check yourself

"I don't understand."

watching you and Liam when he came over to talk to you. Be careful or you might

you...and then look at him. Do

me? That's the same glare you gave me from across the room when Liam came to me. Who are you supposed to be? His sister or something?"

"Cousin?"

She raises her

guess you must be his friend. There's no way

say that?" She tilts

be

face. It would never be my intention

seriously said that about me?"

you don't believe me, ask him yourself." I don't care if I'm

in her purse. "You're nothing but a leech, who's just going

her off, raising a finger. "I'm not sure what I did to you for you to speak

dumb girl who has no idea who Liam is and the power he and his family hold just so you can have

silky hair sways from

enough of what you have to say and honestly, I'm wasting my time

"Mark my words, leech-"

"It's Aileen."

your

"Then use it."

it is

know what

this. I'm done with the likes of you." She grimaces, taking

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