After Being Replaced I Left Them All Behind-Now They Regret It novel Chapter 154

Chapter 154

Chapter 154

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“He’s still looking sharp and handsome, but you? Your face is all wrinkled and worn out.”

Honestly, Leo might be in his fifties, but he could easily pass for someone in his forties.

But Ian looks like he’s barely thirty-definitely younger and way more attractive than Leo.

But Alicia was just saying all that to get under his skin.

She even added, “You know, you shouldn’t just see a doctor-maybe it’s time to invest in some self-care or skincare too.

“Seriously, is your wife taking care of you, or is she making you age faster every year?

“Or maybe it’s your stepdaughter-does her constant moping actually suck the life out of you or something?”

She glanced at Kevin, her face lighting up with fake realization. “Wow, no wonder you look older than the rest of your age group, Kevin.”

Then she patted her own cheek, looking genuinely relieved. “Good thing I cut ties with you guys. Otherwise, I wouldn’t still be looking this fabulous.”

Leo and Kevin were both speechless.

‘How can her mouth be so sharp?’ they couldn’t help but think, totally stunned.

Ian backed her up, grinning. “For real, you and Kevin look like you belong to totally different

eras.

“Honestly, if I’m still this handsome, it’s all thanks to you, Ally. Your treatments are basically my cheat code.”

He was totally doing it on purpose,

Leo had just tried to play the sympathy card, hoping Alicia would soften up.

So Ian made a point of showing off that his good health was all thanks to Alicia.

That kind of comparison just rubbed salt in the wound.

Just as expected.

Leo froze for a second, then shot Alicia a look. “You cured him? Seriously?”

Leo absolutely hated Ian, but he still kept tabs on him from time to time.

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He knew Ian had been seriously hurt in that accident-rumor had it the guy was already halfway to the grave.

About a year ago, Leo ran into Ian while working on a project in Meridia.

Ian didn’t look that old, but he just seemed washed out and run-down, like life had really

taken a toll on him.

Now, he was a totally different person.

He looked way younger than he did a year ago—not just healthier, but full of life, radiating a whole new energy. It was like he’d been completely reborn.

‘So that’s why Ian felt so different earlier,’ Leo realized, finally connecting the dots.

And Alicia was totally out of line, actually comparing his age and looks to Ian’s.

Ian was nine years younger than him-how’s that even fair?

Leo hated talking about his age more than anything. Who wants to admit they’re getting old?

But the more he tried to avoid the topic, the more Alicia kept bringing it up, just to rub it in.

Alicia nodded. “Of course I did—Ian’s my elder. Helping him out is just the right thing to do,

isn’t it?”

Leo’s face grew even darker. “Since when is he your elder, anyway?”

He couldn’t hold back and blurted out, “Are you just trying to go against me on purpose? Is that why you’re helping him out and getting close to him?”

Alicia shot him a look of genuine surprise. “Wow, do you really think the world revolves around you?

“I choose who I hang out with based on their character-and honestly, you don’t even qualify.”

She

gave him a deliberately unimpressed look. “You’re just being ridiculous right now.

“Just because you can’t stand someone, doesn’t mean I have to avoid them too.

“Besides, Ian’s a great guy-smart, super capable, and he’s built a huge company. Plus, he’s an old friend of my mom’s.

“His business is massive and seriously powerful. If Hammond Group teamed up with him, it’d totally take us to the next level,

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