From His Fake Wife to Billionaire Heiress (Riley and Lucas) novel Chapter 250
Chapter 250 Poisoning the Well
Chapter 250 Poisoning the Well
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He forced out a dry, awkward sentence, trying to steer the conversation away. “You… when did you get back? Why didn’t you let me know?”
That guilty, almost accusing tone only made the line of Riley’s mouth tighten into something colder.
She didn’t even bother looking up. A slight lift of her eyebrow was her only reaction, her voice flat. “This afternoon. While you were busy playing daddy for someone else.”
Jeremy, whom Lucas had just set down on the floor, seemed to pick up on the tense atmosphere.
Over the past few days, the little boy had been utterly spoiled by everyone around him. Now, seeing that his father was no longer paying him any attention, he redirected all his frustration straight at Riley.
He screamed at the top of his lungs, his shrill voice ringing out, “You’re mean! Daddy put me down ’cause you showed up! I hate you!”
Riley didn’t let it slide. Without even glancing at the child, she shot back directly at Lucas, “Then why don’t you have him pick you up now?”
That single sentence pinned Lucas in place all over again.
Watching her son being challenged, Anthea could no longer hold back.
She started pointing a finger. “Riley! You’re a grown woman-how can you talk to a little boy like that? What does Jeremy even understand? You come back from a business trip without telling any of us. Frankly, it seems like you don’t care about this family at
all!”
“Well, isn’t that convenient? None of you ever really wanted me as part of this family anyway, right?”
“Riley, Mom is just concerned…” Sophia stepped in right on cue, slipping smoothly into her peacemaker role. She gently took Anthea’s arm and softened her tone. “Everyone, let’s not just stand around here. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t we have dinner together? We could celebrate Riley’s success-she managed to handle those stubborn holdouts over in Cedar Creek. heard the process was… a little messy, but the outcome is something to be proud of.”
Sophia’s words sounded supportive on the surface, but the pointed way she said “a little messy” hung heavily in the air.
Anthea, however, wasn’t having any of it. She shot Riley a dismissive look and snorted. “Isn’t doing her job what she’s paid for? She did what she was supposed to do. What, are we supposed to throw her a parade now?”
The harshness of the remark stripped away whatever was left of Riley’s patience.
She wasn’t about to let this rare good mood of hers be completely wrecked by these people.
“No, thanks,” Riley replied flatly. “I’m not that desperate for a meal. You all enjoy your family time.”
With that, she didn’t give any of them another glance. Taking Lydia–who was already fuming by the arm, she turned and walked. away, her steps firm and without hesitation.
Lucas instinctively moved to follow her, to explain, but his arms were trapped-Jeremy was whining and tugging at him, demanding attention.
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He forced out a dry, awkward sentence, trying to steer the conversation away. “You… when did you get back? Why didn’t you let me know?”
That guilty, almost accusing tone only made the line of Riley’s mouth tighten into something colder.
She didn’t even bother looking up. A slight lift of her eyebrow was her only reaction, her voice flat. “This afternoon. While you were busy playing daddy for someone else.”
Jeremy, whom Lucas had just set down on the floor, seemed to pick up on the tense atmosphere.
Over the past few days, the little boy had been utterly spoiled by everyone around him. Now, seeing that his father was no longer paying him any attention, he redirected all his frustration straight at Riley.
He screamed at the top of his lungs, his shrill voice ringing out, “You’re mean! Daddy put me down ’cause you showed up! I hate you!”
Riley didn’t let it slide. Without even glancing at the child, she shot back directly at Lucas, “Then why don’t you have him pick you up now?”
That single sentence pinned Lucas in place all over again.
Watching her son being challenged, Anthea could no longer hold back.
She started pointing a finger. “Riley! You’re a grown woman-how can you talk to a little boy like that? What does Jeremy even understand? You come back from a business trip without telling any of us. Frankly, it seems like you don’t care about this family at
all!”
“Well, isn’t that convenient? None of you ever really wanted me as part of this family anyway, right?”
“Riley, Mom is just concerned…” Sophia stepped in right on cue, slipping smoothly into her peacemaker role. She gently took Anthea’s arm and softened her tone. “Everyone, let’s not just stand around here. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t we have dinner together? We could celebrate Riley’s success-she managed to handle those stubborn holdouts over in Cedar Creek.! heard the process was… a little messy, but the outcome is something to be proud of.”
Sophia’s words sounded supportive on the surface, but the pointed way she said “a little messy” hung heavily in the air.
Anthea, however, wasn’t having any of it. She shot Riley a dismissive look and snorted. “Isn’t doing her job what she’s paid for? She did what she was supposed to do. What, are we supposed to throw her a parade now?”
The harshness of the remark stripped away whatever was left of Riley’s patience.
She wasn’t about to let this rare good mood of hers be completely wrecked by these people.
“No, thanks,” Riley replied flatly. “I’m not that desperate for a meal. You all enjoy your family time.”
With that, she didn’t give any of them another glance. Taking Lydia-who was already fuming–by the arm, she turned and walked away, her steps firm and without hesitation.
Lucas instinctively moved to follow her, to explain, but his arms were trapped–Jeremy was whining and tugging at him, demanding attention.
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