Revenge on My Heartless Husband and Daughter (Tiffany) novel Chapter 124

Chapter 124

“You’re serious? She actually turned down Alexander Green?” A loud bark of laughter escaped him. “My God, the woman has absolutely no taste whatsoever!”

Alexander pouted in anger. Trust Duke to make fun of his predicament.

“I should keep a record of this historic moment,” Duke continued, wiping tears of laughter from his eyes. “Don’t worry, old friend, my shoulder is available for crying whenever you need it. Perhaps we should order you some tissues for dessert?”

Alexander glared at him. “Duke.”

But Duke was too amused to stop on Alexander’s account. “I wonder what her type is, exactly? Clearly not wealthy, handsome, well- connected…”

“If you value our friendship, you’ll shut your mouth right now.”

Duke managed to stifle his laughter. He could tell the rejection had wounded his friend severely. And for that reason, he would stop the teasing… for now.

And then, the subject of their conversation walked back into the room. Duke instantly turned on his charm.

“Olivia! Perfect timing. Come sit next to me.” He patted the seat next to

him.

“And please, none of this formal nonsense. Call me Duke.” And as she

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began to protest, he placed a hand on her shoulder and added, “I insist.”

Olivia paused, studying his face carefully. She was caught off–guard by the sudden change. She wanted to question him, but one look at Alexander had the words dying on her lips. Olivia sighed. She would do as Duke wanted, but only as a favor to Alexander.

“Thank you… Duke.” However, Olivia found herself gravitating toward the chair beside Alexander instead.

Duke scoffed, and moved around to the table to place an arm around his friend’s shoulder. “Alexander, my friend, you’re going to work yourself into an early grave. One night won’t kill you.” His eyes lit

up when a great idea struck him. “In fact, I insist you both stay.”

His grin widened further as another wicked idea occurred to him. “I could even arrange some… romantic surprises. Champagne, rose petals, soft music. Whatever it takes to help my future brother–in–law seal the deal.”

Olivia felt heat rise in her cheek as she watched the two men interact with each other. Duke leaned closer to Alexander, their heads nearly touching as he whispered something that made Alexander’s expression darken further.

There was something oddly intimate about the gesture. The way Duke‘ s hand lingered on Alexander’s shoulder, how Alexander seemed

comfortable with it.

They look like they belong together, Yve growled within her. The amount of anger Olivia felt surprised her.

“We’re returning to New York tonight, and that’s final,” Alexander said firmly, stepping away from Duke’s touch.

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