Chapter 270 Are You Swindling Me?

Cedric sneered and asked, “What’s the matter? Are you trying to get paid from both sides?”

“I knew you doted on Maia, but she insisted on paying me. So, I immediately tailored another dress and gave it to her as a gift.

“What made you think I’d dare to play tricks on you? I might be a hothead but I know better than to get on the bad side of the both of you!”

“It’s a given. It’s your honor that Maia wears your gown.

Victoria was speechless. She cleared her throat several times, “You’re right, Cedric. You saved my life and you’re my boss. Whatever you say goes!”

“From here on out, you’ll be in charge of her gowns.”

“Gotcha, Cedric.”

“Put it on my tab.”

“Alright! Loud and clear! Consider it done!” Victoria said.

Then, Cedric hung up the phone. She looked at the phone and said, “I envy you, Maia. Cedric is so cold to everyone. You’re the only person in his heart. He cares about you in ways that astonish people around him.” She put her phone back into her pocket.

Victoria had immense respect to Cedric and it was not just because of his standing in the prestigious families. It was not even because of the connections between the Smiths and the

Larkins.

What mattered most to her was that he saved her life in the past and sponsored her studio! If it had not been for Cedric, people in her family would have sent someone to snatch her back home. She owed her freedom to him!

It was not like she did not have a thing for Cedric. Girls are always going to fall for the man

who saved them.

Furthermore, she was lost and alone. Cedric was the thread of hope to her back then. She

wanted to be with him.

asked him why he saved her, but all she got for an answer was, “You’re useful to me.” That had been the end

life. He harbored no sympathy for her. He was the most successful businessman, after all. He

She did not throw herself at him. She lowered her gaze and looked

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a mess of my parents‘ press

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was when I understood why Cedric fell head over heels for you. We’re

than I ever will be. You have the courage to confront your adversaries and take them out one by one. The only thing I

here.”

“Forget about Cedric. I liked you

I have a hunch that both of you are going to be the stars of the show that night.

restaurant.” It was a

had not just given her the dress, but also the painting! Maia had never expected to bump into the piece of evidence she had sought for so long

to express her gratitude to Victoria. That

the car when they arrived at Cloud Nine Residences. She peered at Hope, who was

me, Maia. Hurry up and go home.”

“Okay.”

at her, holding the painting with her

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back and said merrily, “Goodbye.” Then,

the elevator and headed in. Just as she walked to the lobby, her

saw the caller.

She said her

enough proof that Rita did what she did. So, she needed

stay calm.

phone until now? Don’t you know I’m

Maia thought. Rita was as

pretended to lose her memories, nor did she know that Maia had ‘recovered‘ them. It would be no fun if Maia told her about

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