Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 288

Chapter 288 A Lingering Kiss

At that moment, several pairs of eyes turned toward a woman with an air of elegance and poise.

Dressed in white, her aloof demeanor only heightened her

presence.

“You must be joking,” Rose Keating said with a faint smile. “How could I ever be worthy of Mr. Morris? He treats me kindly, yes, but only as a subordinate. But Ms. Hayes, your name sounds familiar. Isn’t it the same as his ex–girlfriend’s?”

All at once, the room’s focus swung back to Lara.

Lara finally understood why Shawn had said those things in the

car.

So he’s using me to fend off his admirers!

“Lara and I dated before, but we broke up for a while. Recently, we met again and realized we still have feelings for each other, so we got back together,” Shawn said, turning to look at Lara. “This time, we probably won’t break up again.”

No way! We’ll break up in a year!

Lara muttered to herself but forced a smile and said, “Yes, I’m really happy to be back together with Shawn.”

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Someone suggested, “Then congratulations to both of you. Let’s have a drink to celebrate their love!”

Everyone took their seats and began toasting.

Lara didn’t dare drink too much. After two glasses, she made an excuse to go to the restroom.

But as Lara stepped out, she found Rose standing there, almost as if she’d been waiting.

“Can I help you?” Lara asked, one brow arched.

Rose’s smile didn’t reach her eyes. “You’re not worthy of Mr. Morris. I heard you’re just nouveau riche–and worse, you hurt him. You abandoned him back then. How dare you get back together with him?”

Lara rolled her eyes.

Since when did Shawn get hurt? I was the one who got hurt!

Lara retorted, “Whether I’m worthy of Shawn is between him and me. What does it have to do with you? What right do you have to say these things to me?”

Rose didn’t back down. “I’m looking out for Mr. Morris here. I don’t know why you’re with him, but he can’t stand being played. If he ever figures out you’re using him, he’ll hate your guts.”

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Lara chuckled coldly.

I’m the one being used right now!

She asked bluntly, “So, you like Shawn?”

Rose remained unfazed. “I just think Mr. Morris deserves a better woman, not someone like you who hurt him.”

“Too bad Shawn just likes someone like me,” Lara said with a smile, her eyes shifting to Shawn, who was walking over. “Shawn, why don’t you tell this lady how much you like me?”

Lara wasn’t afraid of Rose’s provocation at all.

Shawn stared at Lara but didn’t speak.

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Lara walked up to him, wrapped her arms around his neck, and whispered in a voice only he could hear, “I’ve played along with your act. Now it’s your turn to play along with mine!”

“What do you want?” Shawn murmured.

The next moment, Lara kissed him.

The sudden kiss stiffened his body, but he soon lost himself in

her soft lips and the once–familiar scent.

How long has it been since she last kissed me like this?

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The kiss made him crave more. But it ended abruptly after just a

moment.

Lara shot Rose a smug look. “See?”

Rose’s face went totally white.

Shawn’s heart sank.

It’s just for show… and I’m the only one who’s enjoying the kiss!

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When Sebastian woke up, he was lying in a VIP hospital room.

“Where is she?” His first words were to ask about Riley’s whereabouts.

Felix replied, “After Ms. Anderson knocked you out, she had us send you to the hospital, but she didn’t come along.”

Sebastian’s eyes fell to his splinted fingers.

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