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

If I want

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

that 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 to toe, everything is just elegant. I've never worn

head, focusing on finishing up by fluffing my hair a little and fixing my jean jacket. Satisfied, I reach for my

harshly says to me, rummaging

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

her head, shooting me a glare through the mirror. "Do you see anyone else here with

I respond.

to you and I'll repeat myself. You might

"I don't understand."

brushes under her eyes. "I was watching you and Liam when he came over to talk to you. Be careful or you might get your heart broken." "What's that got to do

pauses with the brush in her hand. "Look at you...and then look at him. Do you actually think you

her hostility, I look away from the mirror and directly face her. "Do you have a problem with 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

"Cousin?"

She raises her voice a

his friend.

you say that?" She tilts

face that you'll never be his

over her face. It would never be my intention to hurt someone like this

about me?" She

believe me, ask him yourself." I

in her purse. "You're

a finger. "I'm not sure what I did to you

are? You're pretending to be this dumb girl who has no

silky hair sways from

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

"Mark my words, leech-"

"It's Aileen."

know your

"Then use it."

her jaw, taking a step forward and looking right into my eyes. "Whatever it is you think will come out of the

don't know what

about. I see you're still playing dumb. Enough of this. I'm

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