Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 425

Chapter 425: Chapter 425

Kevin Kent finally came to his senses. He stole a glance at Zane Simmons’s expression, and seeing it was calm, he breathed a sigh of relief.

He then turned to Lucy White and said in a low, stern voice, "I knew it. Girls like you love to frame people! But I’ve been a charitable man for years, so I won’t stoop to your level. If you know what’s good for you, apologize to my wife and get out of here quietly. Do that, and we’ll forget about the money for the dress!"

The words had barely left Kevin Kent’s mouth when, before Lucy White could speak, Zane Simmons suddenly interjected from the side, "No. Compensation is still required."

Kevin Kent froze, looking at Zane Simmons in confusion. ’Is he speaking up for me?’

’Is Zane Simmons worried I’ll lose out, so he’s demanding compensation from Lucy White on my behalf?’

At this thought, Kevin Kent grew ecstatic. ’Zane Simmons must be doing this because he’s impressed with me! My ship has finally come in!’

Suppressing his excitement, Kevin Kent waved a magnanimous hand at Zane Simmons. "President Simmons, thank you for your concern, but one look at this young lady and you can tell she’s broke. She probably can’t come up with the money... To tell you the truth, I’ve made a habit of being charitable over the years. Let’s just forget about the compensation. We can consider it giving her a break."

Kevin Kent was feeling quite pleased with himself, thinking he had made a good impression on Zane Simmons, but Zane simply gave a faint smile.

Zane Simmons looked at Kevin Kent and said slowly, "You needn’t concern yourself with that. Miss White is a relative of the Simmons family. Whether the dress costs two million or twenty million, the Simmons family can afford it."

"What?!" Kevin Kent was utterly shocked. He stared at Zane Simmons in disbelief and muttered, "This... How is this possible..."

Kevin Kent couldn’t believe his ears. ’How could Lucy White be a relative of the Simmons family?!’

’If she were really a relative of the Simmons family, why would she be selling herself at The Crestview Hotel?! There must be some kind of misunderstanding!’

Autumn Sawyer’s expression turned ugly as well. She stared wide-eyed at Lucy White, finding it impossible to believe that Lucy could have any connection to the Simmons family.

’If I’d known who she was, I never would have crossed her so carelessly!’

’I just spent all that time berating her, and I even slapped her... If the Simmons family comes after me for this, what will I do?!’

At this thought, Autumn Sawyer trembled and nearly lost her footing. She walked over to Lucy White and said in a shaky voice, "S-Sorry, Miss White. It was all a misunderstanding... Please forgive me, I didn’t mean what I did earlier..."

Before Lucy White could respond, Zane Simmons continued, "Alright, I’ll have the hotel staff pull the security footage and see what really happened. If, as you claim, it was Miss White who was harassing you, the Simmons family will certainly pay for the dress in full."

Then, Zane Simmons’s tone shifted. "However..." he said grimly, "if things didn’t happen the way you described, then know that the Simmons don’t let our own be bullied for nothing. When that time comes, I expect you to give Miss White a satisfactory explanation. Otherwise... don’t blame Simmons for being unpleasant."

The moment Zane Simmons finished speaking, Kevin Kent’s legs gave out, and he collapsed to his knees with a THUD.

He looked at Zane Simmons, his face filled with terror, and stammered, "P-President Simmons, it was my fault..."

His sudden action piqued the curiosity of the bystanders, who all began craning their necks to get a better look.

Zane Simmons paid him no further mind, walking straight over to Lucy White. "Come with me," he said. "My mom’s been looking all over for you. Let’s not keep her waiting."

Lucy White was in no mood to wonder why Paige Walsh was looking for her. Everyone in the auction hall was now openly staring in their direction, and all she wanted was to get away as fast as possible.

So, she nodded and left with Zane Simmons.

After Zane Simmons and Lucy White had gone, Autumn Sawyer frantically rushed to Kevin Kent’s side. "What do we do now?!" she cried, struggling to pull him to his feet. "How could that woman be a relative of the Simmons... We’ve offended her! Are the Simmons going to have the hotel throw us out?!"

With Autumn Sawyer’s help, Kevin Kent shakily got to his feet.

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