The Billionaire's Heir I Never Knew Was Mine novel Chapter 75

Chapter 75: Is He Even Human?

Soon enough, they reached the staff’s canteen.

It wasn’t hard to spot Riley among so many staff members there for lunch.

He was already waving at them enthusiastically, as if they had been gone for days instead of minutes.

And Ava is sitting opposite him.

Sienna smiled at them as they approached, her gaze briefly scanning the table. Food was already there, waiting for them. They only had to start.

"Wow," Sienna said as she took her seat. "You’re utterly efficient, Riley..."

"I know," Riley answered proudly, gesturing for Mia to sit beside him, "It’s one of my best abilities."

"Don’t talk nonsense. I still remember how you create chaos," Ava added calmly, smiling at Sienna as she settled beside her. "I’m the one who ordered..." She smiled.

"Excuse me, I only create excitement wherever I am. But never chaos." Riley protests.

"Well, Riley," Mia added playfully, "I also remember that you are the best one who can create problems."

Sienna let out a soft laugh, the familiar dynamic between them easing something inside her.

"Alright, alright, pretty ladies, stop attacking me. Let’s eat," Riley said, already picking up his utensils and starting to eat.

However, it didn’t take long... Riley glanced at Sienna as something crossed his mind.

"And you," he added, pointing his fork at Sienna, "...you need to start telling us about your family matters."

Instantly, the silence settled between them. Three pairs of eyes were now fixed on Sienna. They were waiting for her to reveal the chaos in her family.

Sienna didn’t immediately respond. Instead, she reached for her drink, taking a small sip as if buying herself a few extra seconds.

And then, she set the glass down and finally smiled at them.

"My useless father," she said evenly, "...he is trying to sell me to a gangster boss."

Everyone’s expression changed from curious to shocked, and then to furious.

Riley froze, eyes widening.

Ava gasped.

Mia slowly lowered her fork, and her face became red.

"Sienna, I’m sorry," Riley said carefully. "I might have heard it wrong... You said your dad sold you to a gangster boss?"

"Hmm, that’s what I said..." Sienna replied.

Ava leaned forward slightly, her expression sharp even though her tone still sounded soft, "Sell you... as in marriage?"

Sienna stared into Ava’s eyes and offered a small, humorless smile. "Well, that would have been nicer."

Mia swallowed before saying in an annoyed tone, "Wait! What kind of father does that...?!"

Ava didn’t stop. "If such a man were to die," her voice dropping slightly, "even hell might hesitate to accept him."

Silence followed.

Even heavier this time.

Then, casually, Ava reached for her glass of water and drank it in one go, as if trying to cool down something burning inside her.

Meanwhile, Sienna, Mia, and Riley just stared at her. Completely stunned.

They still can’t believe seeing Ava, who usually spoke like a composed mentor, guiding them through life. And yet, right now, she looked like she had just delivered a judgment straight from the underworld.

"...WOW!" Riley whispered under his breath.

Mia nodded slowly, still staring. "I think I just witnessed history."

Ava blinked. Then, she noticed all three of them staring at her as she had just grown horns on her head.

Without warning, she reached out and lightly flicked each of their forehead, one by one. Not hard, but just enough to snap them.

"Snap out of it," Ava said flatly. "Lunch is almost over. Eat!"

They all blinked in unison, then nodded silently. And obediently returned to their food.

For a few minutes, the table was quiet again, filled only with the sounds of cutlery and the occasional awkward glance.