My Reborn Admirer Wins Over My Heart (Oriana) novel Chapter 409

Chapter 409 A House Divided

Chapter 409 A House Divided

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Kenny let out a cold, mocking laugh and continued typing. “She used tricks to climb up to me.”

As soon as he sent the message, the guys in the group silently conjured up a dramatic scenario in their heads. The general idea was how Zara had used seductive tactics to win over the older generation of the Caldwell family, forcing Kenny into marriage.

His buddies quickly offered their consolation, telling Kenny to look on the bright side. “Chin up. Getting married isn’t the end of the world; you can always get a divorce later.”

“Yeah, just tough it out for a couple of years. Once you’ve taken over the reins, you gan divorce her then. With your status, you can find anyone you want.”

“Even if you don’t divorce, it’s fine. If you find someone you truly love later, just let her stay on the sidelines for a few years. You can always make her your official wife eventually.”

“Exactly. A woman like her won’t be able to keep up the act for long. I’m sure Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell will eventually see her for who she really is and kick her out of the Caldwell family themselves.”

Seeing his friends rally to comfort him and disparage Zara, Kenny found it strange that he didn’t feel the slightest bit of satisfaction. It was like having a thorn stuck in his throat- irritating and uncomfortable. He was just thoroughly agitated.

Zara, having just finished a round of her game, looked up and stretched her neck. Noticing his sour expression, she frowned. “What are you doing over there? Go pack your clothes.”

Kenny’s mouth twitched violently. “Fine.”

He stood up, tossed his phone onto the sofa, and strode into Zara’s walk–in closet. The moment he opened one of the wardrobes, a dazzling array of women’s colorful clothes greeted him, along with a wave of fragrant scent. It was Zara’s signature scent… a smell he’d been intimately acquainted with on the hotel bed, one he still couldn’t forget. Now, encountering it again so intensely, Kenny’s eyes darkened.

He actually recalled some fragments of that night later on…

For no reason, he felt a heat stirring in his lower abdomen. Confused, Kenny looked down. Wasn’t he supposed to be… incapable? How could this be?

“What are you doing opening my wardrobe?”

Zara’s voice suddenly came from behind, cutting through Kenny’s wandering, illicit thoughts.

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He clenched his jaw, turning to look at her with an inscrutable expression.

“If I don’t open the wardrobe, where am I supposed to put my clothes?”

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Still controlling her game with one hand, Zara gestured with her chin. “There’s plenty of floor space. You’re only staying a few days; just live out of your suitcase. Why bother with the wardrobe?”

Kenny was almost amused by her audacity. “You have the nerve to say that?”

“Of course. What, you want to put your clothes next to mine?” Zara shot him a baffled look. “I thought you didn’t like me. Having our clothes mixed together would be way too intimate.”

Kenny slammed the wardrobe door shut, the words seeming to grind out from between his teeth. “You’re right. I don’t like you. I would never do something so intimate with you, and I have absolutely zero interest in you!”

Zara nodded, satisfied. “That’s more like it!”

Kenny glared at her venomously, but the carefree woman had already turned away, fully focused on her game again. His glare hit nothing but air.

Kenny really wanted to curse himself out. He must have been out of his mind earlier to think he could feel any attraction toward Zara. He hated her; how could he possibly be attracted to her!

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In Jindiwood, when Oriana woke up, it was already dark outside. She sat up, hugging the quilt, feeling clean and warm. Micah must have cleaned her up and carried her to the bedroom. Covering her warm, sleep–flushed face, she reached for her phone to check the time. Only then did she see the pile of messages Zara had sent alone in their group chat.

Oriana was helpless and finally returned Zara’s video call.

The call was picked up instantly, followed immediately by a dramatic wail. “Oriana! You’re so cruel, only getting back to me now!”

Oriana apologized sincerely, “Mmm, I got held up with something this afternoon.”

With sharp eyes, Zara immediately recognized that Oriana was in her own bedroom. She let out a knowing hum. “Something? Or were you busy fulfilling life’s great milestone with Mr. Caldwell?”

Oriana was speechless.

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Just then, Micah, who seemed to have heard her stirring, emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a robe.

The tie hung loosely around his waist. He clearly hadn’t been in there long, not having had time to finish cleaning up. For the summit earlier that day, a formal event, he had worn a full suit. To keep his dress shirt neatly in place, he had used shirt garters.

His upper body was partially exposed, revealing the muscular contours of his chest. Further down, pecking from the edge of the robe, was the faint hint of a black strap, starkly visible against skin so pale it seemed untouched by the sun. It was particularly eye–catching, exuding an indescribable, potent masculine allure.

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