From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204 Defending the Fiancée

Chapter 204 Defending the Fiancée

Yet even in such a formal and high-stakes setting, most of Sebastian’s focus remained fixed on his phone.

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The text was brief-just a quick update about the chaos unfolding over in Cedar Creek, with a note that Riley had twisted her ankle while managing the situation.

Sebastian’s expression tightened.

Calling her directly right then would’ve been inappropriate, so after a moment’s thought, he sent her a message.

“You hurt your ankle?”

At the clinic, Riley was taken aback when she saw it.

“How did you know?”

“I have people in the temporary office at Cedar Creek too. I agreed to invest in Aiden’s project, but that doesn’t make me a silent partner who stays in the dark.”

His reply sounded casual, but it quietly underscored just how far his influence reached.

So that was how.

Riley understood, and a faint warmth spread through her chest.

In a world full of performative concern, Sebastian was the only one who kept tabs on her well-being without making a show of it.

“It’s nothing serious-already saw the doctor. Just need to take it

easy for a bit.”

Reading her response, Sebastian finally allowed the tension in his jaw to ease.

He was about to type back and remind her to rest properly when one of his great-uncles–a white-haired man with a playful tone- spoke up.

“Sebastian, who’s got you so glued to your phone?” The elder took a slow sip of coffee and glanced toward the device. “You haven’t touched your food. Did you meet some nice girl here in Havenbrook?”

Before Sebastian could reply, another elder seated across the table-one close with his father-chuckled aloud. “Now, now, don’t put the boy on the spot! Sure, Sebastian’s engaged to the Harpers’ daughter, but that doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy his freedom while he’s still single.”

The great-uncle raised his brows, intrigued. “Oh? You mean the biological daughter… the one who’s about to come back?”

“I’ve heard a few things. They say she was raised in some remote town-grew up rough, real country. Word is she’d stick out like a sore thumb around here.”

“The Harpers are so worried about her making a scene they’ve kept everything under wraps. Haven’t even formally introduced her yet.”

He sighed, then reached over and gave Sebastian’s shoulder a sympathetic thump.

“You know, I was planning to introduce you to my niece-just finished up at a top-tier university. Sharp, elegant, the whole

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Chapter 204 Defending the Fiancée

package. Would’ve been a good match.

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“But then the Harpers insisted on honoring that old engagement, just to make up for this so-called ‘real daughter… It’s a shame, really. You deserve better.”

Sebastian set his phone down gently. The screen went dark.

When he looked up, there was something cool and unreadable in his gaze.

A quiet weight seemed to settle over the dining room.

He tilted his head slightly and spoke, his voice low and even.

“Where did you hear all this about the Harpers’ daughter?”

The elder seemed caught off guard. He paused, then snapped his fingers. “Right-it was the other Harper girl, the adopted one. What’s her name… Elsie!”

“A while back, she was at that charity gala in Nexopolis with your cousin. Someone brought it up, and she ended up sharing a few things.”

He clicked his tongue appreciatively.

“You know, that girl’s got a real gentle heart. She kept sticking up for the biological-daughter-hasn’t even met her. Told everyone not to look down on her if they ever crossed paths. Said she’d already been through enough, growing up with so little…”

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