Chapter 138 Chapter 138 We Finally Met Vera's face clouded as she watched the smug look on Abre's face.
"Alice, I don't understand why you always despise Robin.
"From what I recall, he's never done anything to harm you or your family's interests.
+10 Free Colna "Even if you look down on Robin, find his status lacking, and don't want to marry him, he's never shown.
any resentment.
"He's even helped you.
"It's one thing not to show a hint of gratitude, but to despise him, to hope for his misfortune-it just doesn't make sense.
"I can't understand why you feel this way. At the very least, the Ramseys and the Millers have shared a Connection over the years-that counts for something. "Even if you two don't end up together, you could at least wish him well, not curse him!" Alice shook her head and gave a mocking laugh. "Why should I wish well for someone always out for attention, constantly stirring up trouble? He's shallow and vulgar. "He helpedjust to show off and winback after I broke off the engagement "Hah! He forgets that we're from completely different worlds. All 1 feel for him is contempt! "Every the causes a big scene, I can't help but feel ashamed for him.
"A man with little real ability who insists on doing outlandish things... It's disgusting!" As Vera and Alice were talking, two Bentleys drove by.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtVera's eyes lit up as she thought she caught sight of Robin in one of the cars.
"Alice, look! Isn't that Robin in the car?" Alice glanced at the foreigners sitting in the car and laughed. "Vera, are you out of your mind? Why are you so obsessed with Robin? "What kind of tricks did that se undrel pull to have you so mesmerized? "Vera, get a grip! "Look closer-those Bentleys are reserved for foreign dignitaries! They're specifically used by the Harmonfield City Government's Foreign Affairs Office for VIP guests! "With Robin's lowly status, there's no way he'd qualify to sit in such a luxurious car "Vera, you need to cto your senses. If this keeps up, I'm seriously worried about you!" Ignoring Alice's mocking tone, Vera pulled out her phone and called Robin.
1/5 Chapter 138 We Finally Met After a fr ri rings, Robin picked up. "Why are you callingso late?" 10 Free Coins Annoyed, Vera snapped, "Robin, I wanted to check on you! D*rn! A woman calling you late at night out of concern, and you're not even a little touched?" Robin could practically picture the anger on Vera's face and chuckled. "So, where are you? Concerned about me?" "I just want to know where you are!" Vera said, exasperated.
"I'm on my way to the Harmonfield Hotel," Robin replied, stifling a yawn.
"Aren't you at the bank?" Vera felt a sense of relief wash over her.
"No, I left the bank a while ago." "Robin, are you in a Bentley?" "How'd you know I'm in a Bentley? Are you following me?" "Don't be ridiculous!" Vera huffed.
So, what's going on? Just say it. Robin replied, amused, sensing Vera's tension through the phone.
Vera fell silent for a moment, suddenly at a loss for words.
Her throat tightened, and tears welled up in her eyes.
"Can't I call you without having a reason? Vera wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, gritting her teeth "You jerk!" With that, she hung up abruptly.
Imagining the confused look on Robin's face, Vera burst out laughing.
Robin stared at his phone, which displayed the call as disconnected, and pursed his lips.
Is she out of her mind? Did she call just to insult me? "You jerk!" Robin muttered to himself, startling the two Aldridge bodyguarde in the car with him.
They nervously shuffled away from his seat, fearing he might kick them out of the car at any moment.
Alice looked at Vera, who was smiling through tears and shook her head. "Vera, I overheard your conversation with Robin. You and that man are hopeless! "He says he left the bank and rode a Bentley to the Harmonfield Hotel, and you believe that? "The Harmonfield Hotel is the largest and most luxurious five-star hotel in the area. It usually hosts foreign dignitaries or major government meetings. What would he be doing there? Do you think the Slaters invited him to dine at the Harmonfield "And you buy that?" 275 09:33 Thu, Nov 21 BGB Chapter 138 We Finally Met Vera ignored Alice's scoffing. "As long as he's safe and handled his matters, that's all that matters.
"Let's head back. The police are already dispersing the crowd." Alice shook her head as she watched Vera walk away is over. Vera has fallen for Robin's tricks completely!" Zachary smirked. "Let it be. Everyone has their destiny, If Vera wants to be deceived by Robin, there's nothing we can do." Alice sighed. "I told her ages ago to keep her distance from a guy like Robin, but she wouldn't listen. Now look- she's in deep with him!" At that moment, Alice's phone rang.
She hadn't noticed all the missed calls from her aunt, uncle, and other family members "Alice, I need to ask you something On the other end, her aunt, Hannah Miller, asked coldly. "I just heard you sold your Southvale plots. Why didn't you tell us about this? We invested in Southvale because you said its value would rise. Now those plots are worthless! You can't just leave us out to dry!" Alice's expression turned icy. "Aunt Hannah, when I bought the Southvale plots. I didn't force you to invest. You insisted that I buy them for you too.
You heard others say Infinity Tower and other capital groups were investing in Southvale and that the city government would soon start developing the area. You were eager to cash in on it.
"So, why are you blamingnow? Don't try to pin this on me! "My parents know the whole story; you can't just push the blon me!" There was a pause on the other end. "Alice, listen, we don't mean it like that "What's done is done. No matter whose idea it was to buy them, we're family. You can't just stand by and watch those plots becworthless to us, can you? "You managed to sell yours today, even if it was at half price, at least without a loss.
"Could you helpsell mine too? "I heard that Robin helped you sell yours.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"I called to see if you could ask Robin if the Dunn Group would be willing to buy our Southvale plots as well.
"The Duan Group doesn't lack money; buying our land wouldn't even make a dent in their finances.
"And look at the land I still have. Could you see if they'd buy it at the original price? The Dunn Group has plenty of cash!" 35 04.63% Chapter 138 We Finally Met 10 Tree C
"You're dreaming! Do you think the Dunns are fools? There's no way the Dunn Group would pay that much for your Southvale land!" "Alice, we're family. Could you please ask them fortomorrow? Even if they buy it at half price, that would be a huge help. "We're sitting on nearly two billion dollars' worth of land. If you could help us recover at least one billion, I'd be so grateful. "Alice, if you help us out with this, I won't forget it! "If it works out, we'll back you as the chairman shareMiller Group at the next
shareholders' meeting. I'll personally vote for you. Don't worry, as longlas you help us sell the Southvale land, E the whole family will support you, en "How about that?" Alice thought for a moment. "Alright, I'll ask tomorrow "But I can't promise it'll sell.
"One billion dollars isn't exactly pocket change. Even if the Dunn Group is wealthy, they won't just buy a bunch of worthless land.
"My sale was purely by chance-Robin only bought it to try and impress me.
"I'll let you know what I find out tomorrow." At the Harmonfield Hotel, two attendants led Robin to the door of the presidential suite, Room 3001 He pressed the doorbell, and inside, he heard excited footsteps approaching. "Robin, we finally met!" The door opened, and a young woman with blonde hair and big blue eyes threw herself into Robin's arms. with enthusiasm.
Robin patted her back and gently pushed her back a bit. "Alright, you're about to choke me."
Still clinging tightly around his neck, Luella gazed at him with her intense blue eyes and murmured, "Robin, why are you always so distant? I like you!" "Okay, Luella. If you keep this up, I'll have to leave. She pouted, reluctantly letting go, and gave him a playful glare. "Why won't you just letin, Robin?" He shrugged. "I don't like being tied down. It's that simple." "Fine!" Luella sighed, holding out a glass of red wine. "You always have your reasons.
"I know Old Fred mentioned you have more important things to take care of and that we shouldn't....
Robin raised an eyebrow, clinking his glass against hers. "Let's not talk about that.
4/5 09:34 Thu, Nov Chapter 138 We Finally Met "You dida favor this time, so I suppose I owe your Luella laughed. "Divine Drakebane, don't ever say you Aldridge doors are always open for you!" She downed her glass in one swift motion and hugger Chapter 139 Blood Curse