Chapter 72

Before Genevieve could say anything, Selene couldn’t help but push her friend aside as she sneered at Aiden and the woman.

This scandal has already made its rounds. Why are you still worried about people knowing it?” she asked.

Cecilia Wood, who was beside Aiden, instantly shrank back in fear, looking somewhat embarrassed. as she pursed her lips and lowered her head.

Without further ado, Aiden stood before her and scowled at Selene.

“You’d better be more courteous, Selene!”

Not wanting to back down, Selene gave a mirthless smile.

“Ha. Is she Mrs. Campbell or your fiancée? Why should I be courteous? If I remember correctly, it was only a few days ago when your family told you to go on a blind date with me! Why didn’t you tell her that you won’t be marrying her? Oh… You’re only playing with her, huh? She won’t be able into the Campbell family even if she has your child. That’s because they only want to find a socialite for a marriage of convenience. A poor, destitute university student who can’t help the family with anything will undoubtedly be ridiculed…”

to get

By then, Aiden’s face had turned extremely grim as he glared at Selene.

“Have

you had enough, Selene? I won’t marry you. Are you relieved now?” he said coldly.

Upon hearing that, Selene raised her brows and smiled with satisfaction.

“Okay. I’m very satisfied.”

After breathing a long sigh of relief, Selene was about to leave when she looked at the downcast Cecilia and decided to give one last reminder out of the kindness of her heart.

“I can’t believe you’ve been deceived by an old man even before entering society. Did you could transcend your social class and fulfill all your dreams? Think about it. If he could marry you, he wouldn’t have gone on a blind date with socialites for no reason…”

think

you

The next second, Selene saw Aiden’s gaze darken dangerously, and it was clear he was about to explode in anger.

Instead of continuing to add fuel to the fire, Selene promptly turned around and left with Genevieve.

Moments later, the doctor ushered Selene into the emergency room. Thankfully, she had arrived at the hospital in time with only/mild allergic reactions, and the rashes on her body would disappear within two hours of taking the medicine.

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and bought herself a cup of coffee to sip

waiting for the doctor to prescribe the medicine, Aiden finally walked out

in his arms, there was no doubt he was protective

Cecilia winced when she saw the two women.

previous conversation, Aiden quickly turned

with Selene and merely

target, you should keep your distance from Anthony. Otherwise, if word got out that you’re stringing him along while hanging out with other men in the bar, it’d be hard to explain yourself. People would think you’re two-

rolled up her sleeves for a fight,

Genevieve lifted her gaze nonchalantly and chuckled at Aiden. The next second, she held up her phone and scrolled to the number

expression instantly grew

meant it was too late for him to leave.

hour? Is there something important? Then again, it’s so nice of you to think of me…” Anthony exclaimed,

Mr.

the man on the other end of the call, “Your buddy, Aiden Campbell, has just warned me to stay away from you. Can you tell him if I’ve ever strung you along, Anthony? When did I cozy up to you and give you false hope? Please be sure to make things. clear to him. I don’t want the people around you to misunderstand our relationship. That won’t be good for either of us.”

on Aiden’s face,

a weakling, yet in the end, he was the

in the face.

frustrated beyond belief, Aiden felt the corner of his mouth

the other hand, was utterly silent on the

though he hadn’t said a word, one could still feel the piercing cold

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teeth as complicated emotions flashed across his eyes. He realized that Anthony had been silent for quite

letting out a cough,

matters worse, Aiden remembered why Anthony had alienated him and the Campbell family the previous

was all because of Genevieve.

to repeat his mistake by testing Anthony’s patience. No one in their right mind ever dared to provoke the latter, so there was no doubt Aiden’s actions would once again cost the Campbell family dearly.

his voice was deep, hoarse, and emotionless.

get close to you. Don’t

says.”

her brows. ‘Is that all he can muster up after such a long silence?

knowing what else to say, she gritted

she looked at Aiden again, her eyes twinkled

you persuade Anthony instead and get him to stop bothering me? I’d be most grateful for that.”

as he tried to catch his breath. However, just as he was about to say something, he

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