Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

Chapter 211 You’re Priceless

Who would’ve thought that Aunt Tess was the one who had paid an exorbitant amount of money for someone to kill her? Such a twist would have been deemed too preposterous even for television!

Reality was too cruel.

Now, there was one less person who cared about her. For that matter, there was one less person for her to care about as well. Not that she even had have that many to begin with.

“Who said you were only worth a billion dollars?” Cedric wasn’t pleased with what he heard,

Maia smiled. “Well, how much do you think I’m worth, Cedric?!

“You’re priceless,” Cedric said decisively. It was what he genuinely thought.

Maia was startled. Something stirred in her heart when she saw the way he looked at her.

She pulled her eyes away. She didn’t want to continue this vein of conversation, much less meet his affectionate gaze.

She said, “The charity event is in less than thirteen hours. I’m a little tired. I’ll be going back to my

room to rest,”

“You can do that here.

“That’s not happening. If it’s risky for me to stay in my room, then it’s downright

treacherous to stay in your room. Aunt Tess is sleeping soundly and you’re wide awake. I much prefer the former.”

drank. More to the point, Maia was sure she wouldn’t do anything to her in the hotel, as she would immediately be the prime suspect.

ready to open the door when Cedric held her left hand and said, “Watch your back at the charity event tonight.

not want to rouse Tess’s suspicions. Although he had

I can’t even handle this, how can I claim to be Rosa’s daughter? I won’t let her down. Never again.” She had never forgotten her mother’s letter. Every word,

be able to do a good job, but I’ll still worry

didn’t answer. She opened the door, shook his hand off, and went back to her room.

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in the hotel. Cedric was not going to

was

chances

turning in bed. She could not fall asleep. Cedric’s words about her

her head, and tried to stop herself from thinking about it. She and Cedric were not meant to be. Once bitten, twice shy. She was not about

Maia slipped into sleep.

that his master

checked the charity event venue thrice, Mr. Cedric. Every piece of equipment has been tested and verified to

nodded. “Any news from

with his team as well. Mr. Jerome instructed

already in position. Tess isn’t going to know what hit her when you give the order!” Baz

give the order.” Cedric shook his head and said arrogantly, “Maia

said, “Loud and clear. We’ll stand by for Ms.

Cedric said sharply.

of the upper echelons of the society. They walked on the red carpet and entered the venue in

up her long hair, baring her fair neck, and wore a leather jacket over her black gown. Wearing a pair of high heels, she entered the venue

this spectacularly at this venue,” Tess said as she