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Chapter 137 Bluffing

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As soon as Marcia stepped out, she let out a deep sigh of relief. She couldn't predict how tonight's events would be spun into stories by tomorrow, but she knew one thing for sure—she had to contact Elijah as soon as she got back to the hotel and explain the situation.

She wasn't worried about Elijah himself but was more concerned about rumors reaching his family, which could create unnecessary trouble.

Kevin and the others followed closely behind her, their expressions varied but uniformly silent.

"Patricia..." Booth suddenly spoke, breaking the awkward silence. His deep inhale hinted at hesitation, drawing both Kevin's and Marcia's attention.

"This whole mess tonight—it was all my fault. If you hadn't stepped in to defend me..." Booth's voice trailed off.

Marcia exchanged a look with Kevin, and both of them couldn't help but chuckle.

Kevin gave Booth a hearty pat on the shoulder. "Booth, you really are a lovable guy."

Booth blinked, confused by the unexpected comment.

"Booth," Marci
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    Marcia frowned slightly, instinctively stopping in her tracks."Jeff, where are you headed? We could give you a ride," she said after some hesitation.Jeff looked at Marcia with a faint, knowing smile. "No need. I'm waiting for a friend to pick me up."Marcia opened her mouth to say something else, but Jeff continued, "If you're trying to thank me for what happened in the hall earlier, don't bother. I just said what needed to be said."Marcia was momentarily stunned, but after regaining her composure, she nodded slightly and whispered a soft "thank you" before getting into another car with Kevin."Patricia, what do you think Jeff meant by that?" Kevin frowned, his thoughts uneasy.They weren't familiar with Jeff at all, yet he had stood up for Marcia in front of everyone. It was puzzling."Maybe he just doesn't like Fidel," Marcia speculated."But still, I can't shake the feeling that the name Jeff Delaney sounds familiar," Kevin mused.Marcia shook her head. "If it weren't for Claire

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  • Billionaire Heiress' Revenge Game   Chapter 139 But Elijah Is Cheating On Me!

    Elijah watched as the smile on Marcia's face froze on the other end of the phone, and he couldn't help but find it amusing."Eli, this is a glass of wine Mr. Jason prepared for you," a woman said softly, her tone shy as she handed a glass of red wine to Elijah. Even through the screen, Marcia had to admit the woman was beautiful.Marcia couldn't help but wonder where Elijah was. Late at night, and this woman, dressed in an oversized silk camisole, had knocked on his door? The implications were hard to ignore.As the thought crossed her mind, Marcia felt an inexplicable discomfort.Elijah instinctively glanced at his phone. Seeing Marcia staring at the screen with wide, curious eyes, he smirked and accepted the wine. Bringing it to his nose, he remarked, "It smells wonderful."The woman giggled shyly. "Thank you."Marcia couldn't hold back and rolled her eyes. He wasn't complimenting you, what's there to thank him for? she thought sourly.Elijah took a sip of the wine, then turned to t

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    "Booth, just now...did Patricia come out of Kevin's room?"Booth frowned, displeased. "Don't overthink it. Patricia must've been there to discuss work with Kevin!""But Kevin was in his pajamas...""And Patricia was in casual clothes, wasn't she? Jane, haven't you learned your lesson from last night?"Booth's tone grew more serious. Jane felt a surge of resentment but ultimately stayed silent. Her gaze lingered on Kevin's closed door as she clutched the documents tightly. "Booth, let's just leave it. Let's go downstairs.""Weren't you planning to hand the proposal to Kevin as soon as possible? Jane, we keep work and personal matters separate.""We're having lunch with Kevin later, aren't we? We can give it to him then. Booth, I'm worried that knocking on his door now might cause misunderstandings."Booth sighed in exasperation. "Misunderstand what? We're here for work!""But they...ugh, Booth, just trust me this once. Giving it to him at lunch will be the same!" Jane clung to his arm

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    Jane stood to the side, visibly annoyed by how Kevin had just addressed Patricia. Cia?! she thought, fuming.Hmph! They're already flirting openly in front of everyone. Who knows what they were up to earlier, alone in that room!The more Jane dwelled on it, the more indignant she became. She felt as though everyone had been blinded by Marcia's façade. Even Booth was grinning along like a fool, though she couldn't fathom what he found so amusing.Jane's hostility was so palpable that Booth nudged her several times, trying to get her to calm down, but she didn't even notice.Marcia was too busy to care about Jane's attitude, but Kevin, on the other hand, was growing impatient.He furrowed his brows and said in a low voice, "Jane."Startled, Jane quickly replied, "Yes?"Kevin shot Booth a brief glance before speaking, his tone icy. "You'll stay at the hotel this afternoon. You won't be attending the banquet.""What? Why?" Jane exclaimed, her disbelief evident. "I've already prepared for

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    Booth stood to the side, looking at Jane. "What exactly are you doing?""Booth, I'll ask you one thing—are you on my side or not?""Do you really believe there's something going on between Patricia and Kevin? Let's not even mention that Patricia is already married. From what I know of her character—""Her character? That's all you ever say!" Jane suddenly broke free from Booth's grasp, her voice cold and sharp. "I'm so disappointed in you, Booth. Let's break up. I despise useless men like you. Do you think I'd be grateful that you stepped in and took that slap for me last night? All I feel is disgust at how weak you are! If it were Elijah, who would dare lay a hand on him?"Booth stared at her in disbelief. "Do you even realize what you're saying?""I'm saying I look down on you!" Jane snapped, her voice rising. "Booth, we're done. Get out of my sight! Don't think I don't know what you're thinking—you watched them leave and can't wait to chase after them like a loyal dog. Fine! I'll g

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  • Billionaire Heiress' Revenge Game   Chapter 143 Anxious

    Lunch was arranged at the elegant French restaurant, Cote Bistro, known for its southern French vintage decor. It was said to have a diverse menu and excellent flavors.On the way there, Kevin gave Marcia a rundown of the attendees for the day. Unlike Harold, these individuals were more low-key and restrained but held considerably more influence.What surprised Marcia the most was Myron's attendance. He arrived, as always, dressed in white. However, instead of a suit, he wore a fitted white robe that gave him an inexplicable air of charm.Kevin took one look at him and chuckled. "Are you here for a beach vacation?"Marcia sized him up and had to admit he did resemble someone from a Korean drama heading to a sauna.Unbothered, Myron swayed dramatically and said, "You just don't understand—this is style!""Style, huh?" Kevin teased. "How's Claire doing at your place? What's she supposed to do with you randomly leaving like this?"The cheerful expression on Myron's face instantly collaps

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  • Billionaire Heiress' Revenge Game   Chapter 144 An Arranged Marriage?

    Calvin looked at Marcia's surprised expression and let a faint smile tug at the corners of his lips. "Are you really that shocked to see me?" he asked softly.Marcia shook her head with a light laugh. "I should be asking you that! You disappeared from the hospital that day without a word. What brings you here?""Elijah personally invited me. It's hard to say no to his invitations, don't you think?" Calvin chuckled. "I'm here representing Shine Glow Group."Kevin, who had been wearing a playful expression, paused for a moment, raising an eyebrow curiously. "SG Group?""The owner of SG, John Linton, is my uncle. He's not feeling well and specifically asked me to attend in his place," Calvin explained, extending a hand toward Kevin. "I'm Calvin, Marcia's childhood friend."Marcia couldn't help but laugh. "We grew up as neighbors. He's closer to me than a real brother. But wait—how did I not know John was your uncle? You don't even share the same last name!""It's through my mother's side

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  • Billionaire Heiress' Revenge Game   Chapter 145 Temptations

    After laughing, Marcia felt she had been too distant with Calvin, so she smiled at him and said, "Calvin, since you've returned to the country, I haven't properly hosted you. When are you heading back to Liverpool? Let me treat you to a meal before then.""I'll contact you after I get there," Calvin replied with a gentle smile, raising his glass toward her.Marcia nodded firmly and responded enthusiastically, "Alright."Just then, there was a knock at the door.Knock, knock, knock...As they were chatting, Booth pushed the door open and entered."Ma'am, everyone has arrived!" Booth announced.Marcia and Kevin exchanged a glance before quickly heading toward the door. Three individuals entered slowly as introductions were made, and the group exchanged pleasantries before taking their seats with smiles all around.Due to Elijah's influence, the guests were exceptionally polite. Myron also played the perfect mediator, lightening the atmosphere with a few jokes, making everyone laugh.Mar

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    Elijah frowned. "Impossible?" He couldn't understand. "But then... how could you? No, we're going to the hospital right now! The doctors I know are far more reliable than him. I've always found him suspicious. Let's get you checked first, then we can talk about this.""Are you not happy that I can conceive?"Elijah shook his head. "How could I not be happy? But I don't trust him. Let's go to the hospital, okay?"He was overwhelmed with joy, but beneath that joy lay deep concern. If Jeff was lying, how would Marcia handle it? He could live without a child, but he couldn't bear to see Marcia fall into despair again.He never wanted to see her cry. That pain would be far worse than not having a child."Eli, sit down first." Marcia dared not let him take her to the hospital—if they found out she had recently lost a pregnancy, things would be disastrous."The surgery two years ago... Jeff was actually the lead surgeon." Marcia watched Elijah's expression darken as her voice unconsciously d

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    Marcia leaned against Elijah's chest, yet a slight unease crept into her heart.She still remembered Jeff's instructions—no intimacy for a month. But when she stole a glance at Elijah, his brows were tightly furrowed, his expression serious. For some reason, her heart softened again and again."Eli, what are you thinking about?"Hearing the slight anxiety in Marcia's voice, Elijah held her tightly, resting his head against her neck. His voice was low and gentle. "Nothing. I just think... it's really good that you're here.""Myron is really getting engaged? To... that Nancy?" Marcia traced her fingers over his firm arm, feeling a growing sense of security.She wished she could rely on him like this forever."Mm." Elijah's response was muffled, carrying a hint of an unspoken heaviness.Marcia thought for a moment. "His family has a rule that a man can only marry one woman in his lifetime, right? Does your family have a rule like that?"Elijah chuckled lightly and ran his fingers through

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    Elijah let out a soft sigh and gently pulled Marcia behind him. "What are you doing?"Marcia bit her lip, feeling a bit foolish for her reaction. Why did she assume Hayden would actually come to blows with Elijah?Elijah, standing tall and unwavering, met Hayden's gaze head-on, his expression calm. "To bring Myron back to Liverpool.""Back to Liverpool? If he's taking that woman with him, then what's the point? He might as well not come back at all! Damn it!" Hayden raised his fist but ultimately slammed it against the table instead."Hayden, sit down." Myron's voice was deep and hoarse. He seemed exhausted, yet his expression remained resolute. "I chose to marry Nancy on my own. It has nothing to do with my mother or Eli. I appreciate your concern, but enough with the arguments."He glanced at Kevin and chuckled. "What are you scheming now? Think I'm lying?"Kevin cleared his throat awkwardly. "Not at all. If you say so, then it must be true." He had initially suspected this was just

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    "Patricia, I thought you two would head straight to the second floor!" Hayden teased with a mischievous grin, taking a sip of his orange juice.Marcia ignored him, her eyes immediately landing on Myron, who sat beside Kevin with a face as dark as ink. At the head of the dining table sat a frail, pale-skinned elderly woman who was scrutinizing her with an assessing gaze.Marcia couldn't help but feel nervous."Auntie, this is Patricia. What do you think? Beautiful, right?" Elijah draped an arm over Marcia's shoulder, grinning proudly.Gloria took a sip of water before smiling lightly. "Hmm, she is beautiful. No wonder you've been so restless, eager to come home!""That's not true! I'm also happy to spend more time with you!" Elijah chuckled, then gently nudged Marcia forward. "Cia, come say hello to Auntie."His eyes were filled with warmth, a look that was second nature to him in front of Myron and the others. But for Gloria, it was the first time witnessing this side of him, and she

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    Marcia and Elijah walked hand in hand toward the villa. Since it was located in the suburbs, the fresh air was a rare luxury.A cool breeze brushed against Marcia's face, making her instinctively shrink her neck."Are you cold?" Elijah asked, his voice tinged with concern as he pulled her into his embrace. "I was worried you'd feel uncomfortable if we stayed in the car for too long. Looks like I miscalculated again!"Marcia shook her head and snuggled against his chest with a soft laugh. "Not at all. The air is refreshing, and the scenery is beautiful. But how did you know I was feeling restless in the car? Do you have some kind of mind-reading power? That would be incredible!"Elijah chuckled, gently ruffling her hair. "Your nose is all red. You look just like a little bunny. Makes me want to eat you up!"As he spoke, he playfully rubbed her cheeks. When Marcia looked up at him with a smile, he couldn't resist leaning down to kiss her cool lips."Aren't they waiting for us inside? Le

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    Seeing the two of them like this, Marcia couldn't shake the strange feeling growing inside her. She pulled out her phone to check for any messages from Elijah. The last thing on their chat was a simple "Good night" from both of them. A faint smile curved her lips.She casually snapped a photo of the highway scenery outside the car window and sent it to Elijah.Since it was still early, she hadn't expected an immediate response. But to her surprise, he seemed to have been awake all night—his reply came almost instantly."Already on the road? Are you tired? You should get some rest in the car!"Marcia bit her lip lightly and typed back curiously, "Did you not sleep? I'm not tired. I've been resting at home these past few days.""Hmm, I heard about that. Why are you so lazy and always sleeping?" Elijah chuckled, then added, "Even though I feel bad for you, my love, I'm so happy that I'll see you soon."Seeing him call her lazy, Marcia instinctively glanced at Kevin, who was driving. It h

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    Ever since that terrible experience, Marcia had developed a subtle aversion to "Calderstones."Elijah had been away for five days now. They spoke on the phone daily—sometimes just exchanging a few words, other times lingering as if they couldn't bear to hang up.The distance seemed to intensify their feelings, making them feel like a couple deeply in love.A call in the early morning. The phone was warm in her hand. Though sadness still lingered in her heart, Marcia felt as if Elijah was slowly healing her, piece by piece.Since her surgery, she had become more sensitive—more reliant on Elijah. She wanted him to return, yet at the same time, she hoped he wouldn't come back too soon. She longed for his embrace but also feared the warmth he brought.Torn between these emotions, her longing for him only grew stronger.Sometimes, as she lay in her empty bed, she couldn't help but imagine what it would be like if he were beside her&md

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    "He's just a wolf in sheep's clothing," Hayden remarked leisurely, pouring himself a cup of hot water. Watching the steam rise, he smiled faintly and casually asked, "Patricia, did you already know Myron was fine? Otherwise, how could you be in the mood to come out for a meal?"Marcia was momentarily stunned. After a brief silence, she chuckled. "I contacted Eli. Besides, there wasn't much to eat at home. Everyone's had a tough day—it's only right that we treat ourselves to a meal. Why? Do you think there's something wrong with that?"Hayden smirked. "Not at all. Just a funny coincidence." He blew on his cup, took a small sip, and added, "Anyone who didn't know better would think you hadn't been home at all."Shirley shot him a glare. "Hayden, your mindset is all wrong!""Oh?" Hayden raised an eyebrow and turned to look at her.Shirley shook her head dramatically and said with an air of seriousness, "Have you been spending too much time with Demon? You've picked up the nasty habit of

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    "Did she ask you anything? Or did she want you to do something?" Marcia sat up straight, her tone cold and sharp.Jeff snapped out of his thoughts and replied calmly, "She was curious if you were pregnant. Oh, that reminds me, was she the one at Calderstones that time...?"Before he could finish, he paused, realization dawning on his face. "No wonder!"Marcia stared at him intently. "What did you tell her? Did you take her money? What about Alan? Was he there too?"Jeff shot her a glare. "I'm a doctor. What do you take me for? She's pregnant, and Alan? Oh, you mean that man? No, I didn't see him."Pregnant? A sharp pain struck Marcia's heart. Kate was pregnant again, while she… she had lost her child.Fate was truly laughable. The heavens remained as unfair as ever.Perhaps sensing her hatred too clearly, Jeff coughed lightly and continued, "Alright, stop glaring at me. I'm on your side."Marcia eyed him suspiciously but said nothing.Jeff sighed. "I refused to be her private doctor,

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