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Chapter 60

Chapter 60

Joshua paused, but his anger was still evident as he glared at Mateo.

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Haley straightened up, a smirk tugging at the corner of her lips as she glanced at Selena. With a slight raise of her eyebrow, the sand, “You should’ve said something earlier, Selena.”

Selena was taken aback. She thought. Why is Hailey acting so unpredictably? Any normal person would have been furious By now, completely losing their composure at such a revelation.

“If you had told me you liked Mateo, I never would’ve made a move,” Hailey’s voice was cool and steady, but there was an mistakable smugness that seemed designed to infuriate.

“You’re my family, after all, she said casually, as if it was no big deal. “Our bond may not be close, but a man? If you want him, go ahead and take him.

Her unapologetic behavior, so boldly indifferent, was the kind that typically made people recoil. Yet, for some reason, it sparked a twinge of admiration from the crowd.

The onlookers thought, She’s so cool, so fierce! What does a man even matter? If a girl’s good–looking, who needs one? Even Owen is completely captivated by her–why would she care about someone like Mateo?”

Selena stood frozen in shock. She thought, I never imagined Hailey would say something like that. It’s like she’s confirming every bad rumor about her. Has she given up on her integrity?”

Mateo, unable to hold back any longer, snapped, “Hailey!”

Hailey casually turned her head as if as if noticing Mateo, feigning surprise. “Oh, you’re still here? Sorry, I didn’t realize.”

A few onlookers couldn’t help but chuckle at the scene.

“By the way, you just said you’d take responsibility for me, right?” She narrowed her eyes, eyeing Mateo with a measured glance, her lips curving into a smile that seemed to mock his overconfidence.

Mated’s face went from pale to flushed, his discomfort palpable. He thought, I’ve never encountered such a shameless woman before!

She raised an eyebrow, her voice steady and calm yet carrying an undeniable edge. “You sound very confident, but unfortunately, I don’t need you to take responsibility. You wouldn’t be able to even if you tried. Of course, if you really want to take responsibility, there’s still a way.

it over to the police tomorrow. You can start by taking responsibility for the rumors you’ve been spreading.” Her voice was clear and

face changed in

Joshua. “Here’s your birthday gift. It’s supposed to be a day of celebration, so don’t let anyone else ruin the mood,” she said, her tone casual yet

keys, and he jumped up, excitement lighting up his face. “No way! Is this the global limited edition motorcycle I’ve been

smirked, “Why don’t you go check

I can’t believe you managed

him off dismissively and pulled out her phone, walking a few steps away.

died down.

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Chapter 60

out, “Hailey, you care so much about Owen, but did

air seemed to freeze at that moment.

in her tracks, not turning

knew–she was shaken.

in his voice. “The man you’ve been obsessing over, Owen, was having dinner with another woman at a restaurant. They

her delicate features hardening into an

Her voice was sharp and cold, as if it carried shards of

couldn’t help but feel a shiver run down his spine. The smug expression on

chilling energy. No one had ever seen her

and dripping with sarcasm, “You and Owen. Who do you

silent for a moment, then spoke again. “I understand if you don’t believe me,

suddenly, a cold smile tugged at her lips. It was sharp, stunning, like a thorned rose-

percent,” she said, her eyes cold as ice. With that, she turned and

an end. People returned to their conversations and activities, and the atmosphere in the room slowly

deciding to step out. She was heading toward the restroom when she noticed

of intruding, but just as she passed by, a gust of wind swept through the corridor, pushing the door to the emergency exit wide open. Hailey glanced inside and instantly recognized the scene: a man and a woman locked in a passionate kiss.

but it was the woman who caught Hailey’s attention. She immediately recognized her as Owen’s cousin, Amy. Amy wasn’t a student at Everton High School, but being from the Calhoun family, she had

shoulder partially exposed, and her legs wrapped around the man’s waist. Her face was flushed, and

the angle, he seemed slender, and although he looked somewhat familiar, Hailey couldn’t

other side. She had planned to

pulled out her phone and dialed Owen’s number. The phone rang for quite a while

“Hello?”

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