The Billionaire Heir Fell for the Wrong Girl (Hathaway Whitmore) novel Chapter 155

Chapter 155

While Hathaway was working. Evelyn came over to her. “Hathaway, I’m sorry. I didn’t get you

Tve been giving you the cold shoulder lately, and honestly, I let my relationship get in the way and forgot how important our friendship is

Evelyn hesitated for a moment, then said awkwardly, “We’ve known each other for so many years, and we’ve always been the kind of best friends who share everything. You’re not mad at me, right?”

Hathaway glanced at the nude pink Hermès bag in front of her, a gentle smile appearing on her lips as she nodded. “It’s fine. I’ll take it.”

Evelyn immediately linked arms with her. “I knew you were the best! Let’s go out and have some fun

tomorrow.

“Oh, right, I heard Lucas is back and planning to stay for good this time. Apparently, he’s sorted our a lot of things, and he has a girlfriend now. He wants us to meet her sometime. Do you want to come along?” she added.

Hathaway didn’t pause before answering. “No.”

But the next day, after dinner, Hathaway went out for a casual walk and picked up a mousse cake on her way home. As she was about to reach her place, she ran into Lucas, someone she hadn’t seen in forever.

This time, he wasn’t driving. He strolled over to her, looking totally relaxed. “Hathaway, long time no see. Why didn’t you come yesterday?”

Maybe it was because he’d been living out in town for so long, but he’d lost that refined, pale look he used to have. His skin was a bit darker now, and he had a tougher, more outdoorsy vibe.

Hathaway sighed, “Don’t come over to our place. If your grandpa finds out, after all the effort you made to come back, you’ll have to leave again.”

Lucas didn’t get upset at all. Instead, a playful smile appeared in his eyes. “You don’t want me to leave, do you?”

They were totally on different wavelengths,

It was like they were speaking two different languages.

Hathaway’s expression turned icy as she said. “Lucas, I want a man who cares for me the way a father would. not someone like you. I’ll never like you.

Hathaway figured she’d made herself clear. Without glancing at the stormy look un Landas face, she hurriest Inside and shut the door behind her

That pight, Leo took Hathaway out for some late night mackss.

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The news about Lucas getting engaged came up.

Alistair had given his blessing.

Everyone in the Reed family was fine with it, except for Lucas’s mother, who had nothing but contempt for that secretary with rural roots.

She’d always turned a blind eye to Lucas keeping her around as a mistress. An engagement was whatever, but getting legally married? No way.

If Lucas ever got bored or she started to get on his nerves, his mom figured she could throw some money at her and get rid of her cleanly.

Leo shot Hathaway a sympathetic look.

Hathaway couldn’t help but feel bad for the girl, so she nodded.

Leo was still watching Hathaway.

After their late–night snack, the street was bathed in the soft glow of the night. Hathaway walked slowly beside

Leo.

Leo wasn’t as laid–back or touchy–feely as he used to be. He seemed to be holding back, like he was purposely avoiding getting too close.

Hathaway, ever sensitive, lowered her head in confusion and sniffed herself to be sure. In a quiet, slightly pouty voice, she asked, “Do I smell something? Why are you standing so far away from me?”

“No, no, it’s not you. I had a few drinks on my way here,” Leo said quickly.

Hathaway flashed a soft smile and slipped her arm through Leo’s.

Leo relaxed and let her hold onto him, grinning as he went along with it. Then he noticed a new bar with warm, cozy lights at the entrance. “Hey, looks like there’s a new bar here. Wanna check it out?

“Okay. She nodded.

As they walked in, the soft clink of glasses filled the air, and a familiar figure caught their eye.

It was none other than Yvonne.

Yvonne gave the two of them a casual once–over, her one playful. “Well, what a coincidence Come pain us

Ley shrugged. “Sure, why not?”

He took Hathway hand and followed youme inside.

The mut they stepped into the prize mum, Hathaway’s breath caught in her throst

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He held a glass between his fingers, sipping it carelessly, surrounded by four or five unfamiliar men. The atmosphere was thick and oppressive.

Yvonne said bluntly, “I came here specifically to see Jeremiah.”

As soon as Leo walked in, the atmosphere in the room shifted, becoming subtly awkward.

The group started making a fuss, egging each other on.

“Leo, it’s been ages since we last saw you.”

“You struck it rich in Dilwaina and left us out of the fun, huh?”

Hathaway sat next to Leo, watching as the guys kept clinking glasses and egging him on to drink more.

“Don’t go overboard, okay? Remember, you’re my ride home tonight,” Hathaway said. She gave his hand another tight squeeze.

Suddenly, an intense, suffocating gaze locked onto her.

Hathaway’s eyelashes fluttered, and she didn’t dare meet his eyes. She turned away, watching Leo’s face grow redder with every drink he took.

Hathaway’s heart pounded with anxiety. This time, she pinched Leo’s thigh. “Stop drinking.”

Leo squeezed her hand, but didn’t hold on like he usually would. He let go right away, trying to reassure her. “It’s fine. I can handle my liquor.”

Jeremiah promised he’d behave himself tonight

So, there was nothing to worry about.

Yvonne followed Jeremiah’s gaze, her eyes landing on Hathaway, looking a little puzzled. Wait, wasn’t Jeremiah supposed to not care about Hathaway? What’s with that look?‘ she thought.

Yvonne asked Hathaway how things had been for her lately and if she was still working at Whitmore Group,

Hathaway brushed it off with a casual reply, but inside, alarm bells were ringing like crazy.

There was a tense, suffocating stillness in the air, like the moment before a storm hits, or the eerie silence right before the trap snaps shut on its prey.

It didn’t take long before Leo was completely out of it. He slumped over on the rich, barely able to suita straight, totally wasted and out cald.

Seeing him like dual, Hathaway felt a cold chill run through her heart,

“Tre,” Hathaway whispered in his far. “I need to step

She stood up, and Yvonne ak

“Where are

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