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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.

You can start by taking responsibility for the rumors you’ve been spreading.” Her voice was clear and almost musical,

changed in an instant.

before pulling a set of keys from her pocket and tossing them to Joshua. “Here’s your birthday gift. It’s supposed

saw the keys, and he jumped up, excitement lighting up his face.

you go check for

amazing. Hailey! I can’t believe you managed to get

dismissively and pulled out her phone, walking a few steps away. Finally, the drama seemed

died down.

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called out, “Hailey, you care so much about Owen, but did you know he’s out on a date

air seemed to freeze at

in her tracks,

knew–she was

“The man

around, her delicate features hardening

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

feel a shiver run down his spine. The smug expression on his face

still, her presence radiating a powerful and chilling energy. No one had ever

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

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

lips. It was sharp, stunning, like a thorned rose-

but I’m afraid I trust Owen one hundred percent,” she said, her eyes cold as ice.

end. People returned to their conversations and activities, and the atmosphere in the room slowly shifted back to its lively, energetic vibe.

private room before deciding to step out. She was heading toward the restroom when she noticed the door to the nearby emergency exit slightly ajar. Faint sounds of heavy breathing slipped through the gap.

to the emergency exit wide open. Hailey glanced inside and instantly recognized the scene: a man and a woman locked in a

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 no problem attending an event like

shoulder partially exposed, and her legs wrapped around the man’s waist. Her face was flushed, and the man had his head buried in her chest, making it impossible

looked somewhat familiar, Hailey

she kindly shut the door securely behind them and moved to the other side. She had planned to call Owen to ask when he would be arriving, but this scene had

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

“Hello?”

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