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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.

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

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

away the instant he saw the 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 for

excitement. “You’re amazing. Hailey! I can’t believe you managed to

walking a

died down.

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Owen, but

seemed to freeze at

tracks, not

Mateo knew–she was

voice. “The man you’ve been obsessing over, Owen, was

turned around, her delicate features hardening

was sharp and cold, as if it carried shards of ice, sending an unsettling chill through the

his spine. The smug expression on his face faltered, stiffening in disbelief.

stood still, her presence radiating a powerful and chilling energy.

dripping with sarcasm, “You and Owen. Who do

silent for a moment, then spoke again. “I understand if you don’t believe me, but Hailey, I’m telling the

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

I trust Owen one hundred percent,” she said, her eyes cold as

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

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

she passed by, a gust of wind swept through the corridor, pushing the door to the emergency exit wide open. Hailey glanced

man looked vaguely familiar, 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

the man’s waist. Her face was flushed, and the man had his head buried

he seemed slender, and although he looked somewhat familiar, Hailey

side. She had planned to call Owen to ask when he would be

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

“Hello?”

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