Reborn Second Chance With The Scheming Tycoon novel Chapter 138

Chapter 123 Running into you

Chloe Hughes and Zoey Mitchell had spotted Amelia Johnson too.

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“Well, look who’s gotten in good with Lily Carter already. That was fast,” Chloe muttered bitterly, a flicker of envy in her eyes.

Zoey snorted, arms crossed. “Who knew that country bumpkin had it in her? Still, no matter how she pretends, a chicken’s not turning into a phoenix anytime soon.”

The space between the two groups shrank rapidly.

“Ha, can you two even afford to shop here? Don’t tell me you’re just here window–shopping,” said the short girl beside Lily, eyeing Chloe and Zoey with a look that screamed ‘ugh‘. She clearly thought their earlier comments were aimed at her.

The girl wearing glasses chimed in too. “Obviously. Broke folks should just stay home instead of embarrassing themselves.”

Chloe shot them a glare. “What are you even talking about? Mind your own damn business.”

“Lily, remember that fake rich girl story I told you?” the short girl smirked. “The one who split the cost of hotel rooms just for the ‘Gram? Taking photos, tagging fancy places, acting like she’s living large? Yeah, that one.”

“What’s worse–she borrowed money from my friend and never paid it back. Gave excuse after excuse, like it was her job. But whatever, my friend’s actually loaded, Losing a few bucks? Consider it charity.”

Hearing her dirty laundry aired out so bluntly, Chloe practically exploded. “Please, some people are barely hanging on now. Got no choice but to cling to Lily like a lifeboat, huh?”

Zoey jumped right in, rolling her eyes. “Exactly. Just leeching off anyone with a name.”

“You wanna repeat that?” The short girl pointed at Zoey, fuming.

“Oh wait, now I recognize you! Aren’t you that Z–list actress?” The girl with glasses crossed her armis, raising a brow. “Can’t act to save your life and looks aren’t helping. Gotta be throwing serious cash around just to land a role, huh?”

“You-! You b***h!” Zoey looked like she might explode. She didn’t even think. She just raised her hand, about to slap someone.

But Amelia stepped in, grabbing her wrist, calm and cold. “Just a heads–up: there’s a camera right there. If you want to throw hands, go ahead. I’ll call the cops, and you can enjoy some time behind bars. Your call.”

“You-” Zoey was so angry, her voice trembled.

Amelia let go, voice cool. “Let’s go. No need to waste time on people like this. Not worth it. If a dog bites you, you don’t bite back, right?”

“Wait!” Zoey yelled, seething with rage as she stared daggers at Amelia. She had always hated Amelia’s self–contained calm, that kind of clean dignity she couldn’t stand

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Suddenly, she latched onto a new idea. “Amelia Johnson, didn’t you once tell me you liked my brother, Jack? Even asked me to give him chocolates and little trinkets and stuff? Thought you had a chance, huh? Well, let me save you the trouble. He doesn’t like you. At all. So please, stop embarrassing yourself.”

Amelia frowned slightly Why bring up Jack Mitchell now? And making up nonsense like that on the spot?Right after that, Amelia Johnson figured it out–those two girls tagging along with Lily Carter had the hots for Jack Mitchell. The way they were staring at her, eyes blazing, like they’d pounce and tear her into pieces any second now… Yeah, that explained a lot. Zoey Mitchell was clearly stirring the pot.

The stuff Zoey was spewing sounded so convincing that even the usually straightforward Lily was thrown off. She tugged Amelia’s sleeve. “Amelia, is any of what she said true?”

“Who likes admitting they got rejected by their crush?” Zoey just kept piling on, voice all dramatic. “One night, she actually showed up at my brother’s place, saying she wanted to throw herself at him. So shameless!”

Sabrina clung to his arm, faking concern. “I just don’t get why my sister can’t make up her mind. How could she lead so many people on?”

Ethan already looked pissed–his jaw clenched, eyes full of fire. But Sabrina just kept adding fuel to the flames.

“She didn’t even come home last night, who knows where she was. And now she’s here trying to cozy up to all these socialites. Figures, right? A girl from the sticks trying to climb her way up… Just wants to get to know more rich guys.”

Ethan finally lost it, storming over and grabbing Amelia’s arm with a cold face. “You’re coming with me. This has gone far enough!”

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