The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1149

"If he's such a saint, why don't you date him yourself?" Claire scoffed, completely immune to Macy's innocent victim routine.

The girl was a master manipulator.

In the past, Claire might have let it slide, but not anymore.

She was too exhausted to indulge in pointless verbal sparring.

"But Cyrus doesn't want me, he wants you. You shouldn't trample all over his feelings, Claire."

"He would be devastated if he heard you say that."

Claire's lips curved into a mockingly sweet smile. "Wow, you're just so incredibly thoughtful."

She turned her head toward Cyrus, who had desperately trailed her all the way to the cafeteria. "Get over here. This girl is practically bleeding out trying to defend your honor. Don't you want to say a few words?"

In truth, Cyrus was absolutely terrified by Claire's sheer aggression.

Macy had merely gossiped, and Claire had instantly dumped a tray of food on her head. Wasn't that a terrible waste of a good meal?

If he actually managed to date her, wouldn't she smash a plate over his skull the second he annoyed her?

The mere thought sent a shiver down his spine.

He was seriously starting to doubt the viability of his master plan.

What if Dane actually preferred this kind of feral, unpredictable energy over Latonia's refined elegance?

If he somehow managed to pry Claire away, what if Dane just found another aggressive girl?

Panic gripped Cyrus's chest. What the hell was he supposed to do?

He couldn't handle this.

However, he was equally disgusted by Macy's little clique.

What kind of garbage were they spewing?

Their moral compasses were completely skewed.

So, when Claire ordered him over, Cyrus hesitated for a split second before marching up to the table.

With the implicit threat of Claire's empty tray looming over him, Cyrus didn't hold back. "Claire is absolutely right. Pursuing her is my choice alone. It's not an excuse for moral blackmail."

"I don't feel victimized in the slightest, so you three definitely don't need to play the victim on my behalf."

Macy's face drained of color. She stared at him like he was a complete lunatic.

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