The Billionaire Heir Fell for the Wrong Girl (Hathaway Whitmore) novel Chapter 143

Chapter 143

Scarlett, the superstar, was a rare guest at Blackwood Entertainment.

She wore a high–end designer outfit, sunglasses pushed up on her head, and her long hair softly curled She settled onto the sofa without any showiness, waited twenty minutes for Jeremiah, then left when a phone call pulled her away.

As soon as she left, the female employees started gossiping.

“Scarlett is so gorgeous!”

“If she wasn’t stunning, would Mr. Blackwood really back her himself?”

“Scarlett’s the only female star Mr. Blackwood handpicked and mentored at Blackwood Entertainment. She must be insanely beautiful. Otherwise, why would a big shot like him throw money at her?”

Totally

Not long after, Jessica walked in, arms full of thick files. Her makeup was light, her vibe clean and fresh. She was a whole different style from Scarlett.

Scarlett was free–spirited, passionate, and ambitious.

Jessica was elegant, clever, and a charitable beauty.

But everyone at the company favored Jessica.

Someone stepped up and told Jessica, “Ms. Kingsley, Scarlett stopped by. She came specifically to see Mr. Blackwood.

Jessica replied with a slight, unconcerned smile. “Probably business. No big deal.”

She was so calm and composed, every move graceful and unruffled. She really had all the makings of the future mistress, confident and poised.

Many people around secretly admired her.

Jessica didn’t say anything more, quietly waited.

These days, she’d been neck–deep in Kingsley Group’s business, untangling the mess hit by bit, and finally figured out what needed to be done

After her dad’s company went under and the dust finally settled, she could finally see her

forward

Her voice was study, but her eyes were full of determination. “I want to darr my

uppany, sunder my

own name.

Jeremiah nodded. “That’s a solid plan

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Jessica asked, “Jeremiah, will you help me?”

He was about to answer when his phone on the desk suddenly rang.

Jessica saw Scarlett’s name pop up on the screen.

“Hold on a sec,” he said, getting up and walking into the next room to take the call, away from her.

Jessica paused, an unexpected heaviness settling in her chest. He used to take calls right in front of her, but now it was different.

It wasn’t long before he came back.

Jeremiah looked at her and said, “Of course, I’ll help you. Leave the files here. I’ll take a look.”

“Okay, Jessica said, setting the files down right away. She looked up at him.

For some reason, Jessica felt a subtle shift in his attitude after that call. He’d always treated her well, but now there was something different in the air.

Tll get back to work then,” Jessica said, masking her curiosity. She walked to the door, then turned back. “Hey, I heard Lucas is around these days. It’s been forever since we all got together for a meal. How about a little reunion?”

Jeremiah replied, “Sure.”

Jessica’s face lit up. “Great, I’ll handle the arrangements.”

Meanwhile, at the baby store in the mall, Hathaway was beaming as she shopped for her twins.

The 4D ultrasound had already told her the genders, so she carefully picked out soft little outfits, five in light blue, five in pink, plus a whole bunch of cute shoes and hats. Hathaway couldn’t resist; she wanted to buy them all.

Before she knew it, her arms were full of shopping bags.

Just then, her phone buzzed frantically. She answered, and Evelyn snapped on the line. “Get to the club now Hathaway’s heart sank. Did that shameless pretty boy really rat me out? she thought.

She quickly called Leo, asking him to go to the club ahead of her

Once Leb took the heat for her. Hathaway knew she’d feel way better

Twenty minutes later. Hathaway showed up at the club and was shocked to see the place packed. Not only wire Evelyn and Lew there, but Lucas Jeremiah and Joules were all present, con

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Evelyn was fuming, totally ignoring the crowd. “Did you seriously hit my boyfriend?”

Leo quickly jumped in, “It was my people who did it.”

Evelyn snapped, “When have I ever not supported your decisions as a friend?

“Why is it that every time I date someone, you always have something bad to say? Does my boyfriend really need your approval? Who are you to judge?

“Mind your own business! As long as I like him, that’s all that matters to me.”

Hathaway felt a little intimidated and instinctively pulled back. “Ryder is bad news.”

“How dare you judge me?” Evelyn scoffed, her tone sharper. “Didn’t you dump me for lan after spotting him at the restaurant? You stopped going to the gym with me and started hanging out with him instead?”

Hathaway blinked, totally speechless.

“And you paid Killian a high salary because he’s good–looking, right?” Evelyn threw in, loud enough for everyone in the room to hear.

Hathaway was embarrassed for a second, then snapped, “Can you shut up? I’m hiring people. That’s totally different!”

Lucas laughed, teasing, “Hathaway, you never change. You still can’t resist a pretty face.”

Hathaway shot back coldly, “I hire them because they’re talented, not because they’re good–looking.”

Lucas ignored her and turned to Jeremiah. “Jeremiah, do you believe her?”

Jeremiah had never cared for their bickering, and everyone thought he’d stay silent as usual. But then he suddenly spoke up. “I don’t buy it.”

As soon as he said that, Jessica, Lucas, and Leo all turned to look at him.

Jeremiah gave Hathaway a subtle smile as she was about to drag Evelyn out of the room. “I need to talk to you.

Evelyn shoved her off, glaring. “If you’ve got something to say, say it to my face, right here in front of

everyone.

Hathaway threw up her hands, exasperated. “Let’s talk when you’ve cooled down.”

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