Will You Marry Me, Again by Pear Heart

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.

her, but all she got for an answer was, “You’re

she knew Cedric better and understood that there was no place for humane emotions in this heartless man’s life. He harbored no sympathy for her. He was the most successful businessman, after all. He saved

herself at him. She

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was when I understood why Cedric fell head over heels

more badass than I ever will be. You have the courage to confront your adversaries and take

here.”

“Forget about Cedric. I

message to Maia, “You and Hope have got to buy me a meal when The Horizon Awards are done. I have a hunch that both of you are going

You pick the restaurant.” It was a must to treat her to a

just given her the dress, but also the painting! Maia had never expected to bump into

gratitude to Victoria. That

arrived at Cloud Nine Residences. She peered at Hope, who was driving, and said, “Stay safe. Be wary of

nodded. “Don’t worry about me, Maia. Hurry up and

“Okay.”

her, holding the

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waved back and said merrily, “Goodbye.” Then, she drove off to

the elevator and headed in. Just as she

she saw the

said her name with

proof that Rita did what

stay calm.

the phone and heard an unpleasant voice, “Hello? I’ve tried calling you for ages, Maia. Why didn’t you answer the phone until now? Don’t you

absurd, Maia thought. Rita was as overbearing as

did she know that Maia had ‘recovered‘ them. It would be no fun if Maia told her about it now. She was going to have some fun

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