The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 397

“We just ran into each other tonight, honestly.” Latham’s voice sounded uneasy. “She forgot her scarf at the hotel, so Wheeler went back to get it. She only helped me out because of that. There’s really nothing going on between us, Octavia. Don’t be upset.”

He leaned closer, trying to comfort her, but Octavia wasn’t buying it.

“Why didn’t your assistant help you?” she asked, eyebrows furrowed. “Why was he the one running after someone else’s scarf? Are you all suddenly so close?”

It just didn’t add up to her. Wheeler was young and strong. He was the obvious one to support Latham, not to be sent off chasing after a woman’s stray scarf.

“Fallon said her heels were killing her. Letting Wheeler do her a favor wasn’t a big deal.” Latham tried to lighten the mood. “Octavia, come on, you know me. After all these years, when have I ever betrayed your trust? Seriously, if I really wanted an affair, wouldn’t I at least have some standards? She’s not even as beautiful as you, and she’s not young anymore. Why would I go for her?”

He slipped an arm around her shoulders, grinning playfully. “You’re still as jealous as ever. After all these years, some things never change.”

Octavia’s eyes grew distant. “Yeah, you’re right. Neither of us are young anymore.” It wasn’t just about Fallon. Time was catching up with her, too.

She turned her gaze on Latham, lips curling in the hint of a wry smile. “Who knows? Maybe you’re the type who likes them less pretty these days.”

Latham nearly choked. “Come on, I’m not blind. You’ve given me two amazing kids. Why would I ever betray you, or even look at someone else?”

He tried to lighten the mood. “Back then, you kept accusing Fallon of having bad intentions, and got her kicked out of the company. I haven’t had any contact with her all these years. She’s teaching in a middle school now. There’s zero chance we’d be involved. Why are you worrying about this?”

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