She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1227

Hearing that familiar nickname, Melanie didn't even need to turn around to know exactly who it was.

Shawn Sterling sauntered over, flashing her a blinding grin.

"Did you miss me, Angel?"

Sporting his signature chaotic white hair, he was dressed in a sleek white basketball uniform, looking perfectly ready for a game.

Before Melanie could reply, Preston stepped directly in front of her, shielding her entirely from Shawn's view.

Shawn's smile instantly vanished, an eyebrow ticking upward.

"The ex-boyfriend turned assistant. You're blocking my view of my Angel."

His words were blunt, dripping with undisguised hostility.

Preston was radiating the exact same energy.

His expression darkened, and an absolutely terrifying aura instantly enveloped him.

Preston was dressed entirely in black, while Shawn was head-to-toe in white.

To everyone else in the gym, the visual contrast between the two men was striking.

The air between them crackled with volatile, explosive tension.

Daphne rubbed her temples.

She had just diffused the situation with Everett and Sam, and now Preston and Shawn were ready to rip each other's heads off?

It looked like the second half of the game was doomed.

Meanwhile, the Lockridge Group's team was thoroughly enjoying the show.

Except for Dominic, whose expression was grim.

He knew who Shawn Sterling was.

They had crossed paths before. Shawn's background was incredibly mysterious, but his immense wealth was undeniable.

Right now, he was the newest investor in the Gavin Lockridge Medical Research Institute.

It was obvious that Shawn was openly challenging Preston for Melanie's attention.

Dominic clenched his fists.

Why... why was Shawn the one standing off against Preston, and not him?

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