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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.

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

face changed in

them to Joshua. “Here’s your birthday gift. It’s supposed to be a day of celebration, so don’t let anyone else ruin the

the instant he saw the keys, and he jumped up, excitement lighting up his face. “No way! Is

you go

can’t

and pulled out her phone, walking

died down.

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

freeze at

in her tracks, not

Mateo knew–she

said, a smug tone in his voice. “The man

delicate features hardening into

as

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

her presence radiating a powerful and chilling energy. No one had ever seen her like this

she continued, her voice sharp and dripping with sarcasm, “You and Owen. Who

“I understand if you don’t believe me, but Hailey, I’m telling the truth. Feel free to investigate.”

cold smile tugged at her lips. It was

warning, but I’m afraid I trust Owen one hundred percent,” she said,

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

step out. She was heading toward the restroom when she noticed the door to the nearby emergency

had no intention 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

Owen’s cousin, Amy. Amy wasn’t a student at Everton High School, but being from

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

he seemed slender, and although he looked somewhat familiar, Hailey couldn’t place where she had

intrude, so 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 caught her off

Owen’s number. The phone rang

“Hello?”

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