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.

but all she got for an answer was, “You’re useful to me.”

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 lowered her gaze

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was when I understood why Cedric fell head

adversaries and take them out one

here.”

“Forget about Cedric. I liked you a lot too.”

that, she sent a 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

“Okay. You pick the restaurant.” It was a must

but also the painting! Maia had never expected to bump into the piece

to express her gratitude to

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

about me, Maia.

“Okay.”

holding the painting with her free

i

merrily, “Goodbye.” Then, she drove off to

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

saw the caller.

said her name with

not strong enough proof that Rita did what she did. So,

stay calm.

ages, Maia. Why didn’t you answer the phone until now? Don’t you know I’m your mother–in- law? You have a duty to pick up my call at once.

Maia thought. Rita was

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

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