Billionaire And His Son Betrayed Me: Brothers Back Me Up novel Chapter 246

Chapter 246

Chapter 246

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Xylia turned toward the voice and spotted a familiar figure. She couldn’t help but roll her eyes. ‘Great, trouble really does follow me everywhere!‘

It was Tessa.

As Tessa approached, she saw the impatience on Xylia’s face and felt indignation bubbling up

inside her.

‘Xylia acts like she’s suddenly too good for everyone just because her fortunes changed? Now she has the nerve to give me that look!‘ Tessa thought.

Xylia stayed silent, but Cecilia Jennings, hearing Tessa’s words, turned to her. “What do you mean by that? What kind of baggage are you talking about?”

Tessa stepped up to them, shooting Xylia a cold, cutting glare before turning to Cecilia. “Because Xylia was already hooking up with Joshua before she even split with her ex–husband. Would you call that cheating during her marriage, or just straight up two–timing?”

Xylia’s face went cold.

“Tessa, you should really watch what you say. Slander can get you in serious trouble,” Xylia said, her voice icy.

“Oh? So you did it, but can’t stand people talking about it?” Tessa sneered.

Tessa crossed her arms, eyes full of contempt as she glared at Xylia.

“You were already getting cozy with Joshua before you ever split with Connor. Who knows when you two actually started?” Tessa added, letting her disdain show.

Cecilia shot Xylia a wary, unfriendly look after hearing what Tessa said.

“You really have a crush on my brother? Listen up–someone from the Sadler family is never setting foot in the Jennings family, so you can forget about it,” Cecilia sneered.

Just as Xylia was about to retort, Tessa cut her off with a snide chuckle.

Tessa glanced over at Cecilia. “So, you’re Miss Jennings from the Jennings family?”

Cecilia tilted her chin up, her voice dripping with pride. “That’s right. Today’s my grandfather’s birthday banquet.”

Tessa pressed on, “You’re still young, so maybe you don’t understand. Some women go after men not because they want to walk down the aisle–they just want to mess around and grab

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whatever benefits they can.”

Cecilia narrowed her eyes. “So you’re saying Xylia went on a date with my brother not because she actually wants to marry him, but just to get her hands on his money?”

“Please, Ms. Sadler isn’t hurting for cash. But considering all the drama between the Jennings family and the Sadlers, for all you know she’s only cozying up to your brother to get some sweet revenge…” sneered Tessa.

“Tessa!” Xylia coldly interrupted, her voice cutting through the tension.

‘She’s seriously crossing the line,‘ Xylia thought, her patience snapping.*

“You’re supposed to be a guest invited by the Jennings family, but here you are, inciting them and trying to stir up bad blood between our families. What exactly are you after?”

Tessa let out a scornful laugh. “What am I after? I’m simply laying out the facts for Miss Jennings. Don’t forget, I know exactly what kind of games you play.”

“Oh, really?” Xylia stepped right up to Tessa, her gaze fixed and unflinching.

“I know perfectly well what kind of person you are, Ms. Schultz. You’re just here stirring things between me and her, hoping to create drama between the Jennings family and the Sadlers— all so Connor can get ahead. Tell me, if I called you out in front of everyone at the banquet right now, who do you think they’d believe?”

Obviously, no one would be quick to trust either side.

But these were all power players from elite families, the kind who’d made an art out of scheming–they’d never just buy into anyone’s story.

Instead, they’d size up the situation, weighing the influence of the Sadler family, the Jennings family, and the Ford family, who were still newcomers in Norhill.

In no time, they’d know exactly whose toes they could step on and who was best left alone.

Tessa might not be the brightest, but even she knew when to weigh her options and play it safe.

She wanted to plant seeds of discord between Xylia and Cecilia, but she wasn’t looking to start an all–out war.

After all, she really had been smearing Xylia’s reputation, and drawing too much attention would only end up hurting herself.

She shot Xylia a cold glare before turning on her heel and walking away.

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Even though Tessa didn’t say another word before leaving, that little seed of doubt was already taking root in Cecilia’s mind.

She walked away without losing a thing.

After Tessa left, Xylia turned to Cecilia.

The girl glanced at her with obvious suspicion, lips pressed into a thin line–she clearly wasn’t dropping her guard anytime soon.

Xylia just shrugged, her voice breezy. “Relax. I couldn’t care less about your brother.”

Xylia settled back onto the couch, picked up her juice, and took a slow, relaxed sip.

Cecilia had thought Xylia would try to explain herself, but instead, she showed zero reaction; acting completely unbothered, she just sat down and started nibbling on her snack.

Cecilia decided to watch Xylia more closely.

Instead of leaving, she helped herself to a small cake and sat across from Xylia.

Xylia didn’t say a thing.

Before the banquet officially kicked off, everyone was mingling and chatting freely.

From across the room, Connor caught sight of Xylia—and immediately felt his mood take a nosedive. ‘Why is she here?‘

He’d just watched her walk in with Joshua, sticking close by his side, and the whole scene left Connor fuming inside.

Back when they were married, Xylia could never be bothered to come with him to any of these stuffy parties. Now here she was, showing up as Joshua’s date. Just great.

‘Has her feelings for Joshua really run that deep now? Was she ever this devoted… to me?‘ Connor thought bitterly.

He politely brushed off a few people trying to strike up conversation, holding his wine glass as he made his way toward where Xylia was sitting.

Before he could make it over, someone stepped in and blocked his path.

It was Kaden.

Kaden gave Connor a cold, dismissive look. “We meet again, Mr. Ford.”

Connor instantly felt uneasy when he saw Kaden.

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After all, Kaden had embarrassed him pretty badly recently.

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But since Connor was trying to get a foothold in Norhill now, he knew better than to disrespect the Sadler family.

The few company heads he’d just brushed off were nothing compared to the Sadlers. With Kaden coming over personally, Connor had no choice but to put on a friendly face for him.

Connor’s eyes flicked over Kaden’s shoulder, and sure enough, Joshua was already by Xylia’s side–he’d beaten Connor to it.

Connor gritted his teeth inwardly, hating that he’d missed his chance to get there first.

Still, he forced a polite smile and raised his glass toward Kaden, masking his frustration with practiced grace.

“Mr. Sadler, it’s been a while…” Connor said.

Just as Connor leaned in to clink glasses, Kaden coolly pulled his own away, leaving Connor hanging in the most obvious way.

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