The Ex-Con Who Conquered the World novel Chapter 180

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Chapter 180 Don’t Wander Off

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Stefan’s eyes darkened slightly. Last night at the auction, he’d been standing with Nina and Megan. Zoey was there, too.

Did she snap a photo and post it in the group chat? No wonder Chuck exploded the moment he saw me.

Stefan’s gaze shifted to Zoey. His stare was calm and deep, but something about it made her uneasy. But she wasn’t about to back down. She snorted, “What’s with the look, Stefan? Can’t handle the heat?”

Before Stefan could respond, Sara’s cool voice cut in, “Zoey, what does this have to do with you? I’m the one engaged to Stefan. If I’m not saying anything, why are you in such a hurry t run your mouth?”

She glanced

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then added, “Whatever’s going on between Stefan and me is none of

uck snapped. “You’re still defending him at a time like this?”

e time,” Sara said. “We should head inside.”

Stefan, her tone leaving no room for argument. “Stefan, come with me.”

Hank stepped forward with a cold smirk. “The people at this bid conference are all elite-important names. What kind of message does it send if we walk in with an The guy can’t even honor his own engagement, running around behind your back. Hi on’s a joke. If the Stewart family shows up with him, the Reed family might pull their ust to save face. Then where will we be?”

nk’s right,” Zoey chimed in. “This event is packed with influential families. If he walks in th us, everyone will be talking.”

Philip gave a faint, knowing smile. “Look, I’m just saying-better safe than sorry…”

Sara’s voice cut through like ice. “He’s my fiancé. I’m not worried about what people think. Why are you all so worked up?”

who Stefan is.”

“Exactly,” Audrey

Chuck’s fa

afford a

Stef

npulsive. This bid conference isn’t a joke. We can’t

night, he’d specifically asked Nina to look out for the

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Little did they know-one word from him could make or break their deal with the Reed family. And here they were, acting superior, throwing insults.

“You guys go ahead,” Stefan said. “I’ll wait. Someone’s meeting me here. I’ll find you inside.”

Hank burst out laughing, doubling over like he might pass out. “Oh man, you really think you’re somebody, don’t you? Someone’s meeting you? You know what kind of treatment tha is? Even the Locke family or the Lessing family-top-tier families in River City-don’t get a personal escort from the Reed family. And you?”

Celeste smirked. “Audrey, I had no idea your daughter’s fiancé had such a talent. Lies just rol off his tongue, cool as a cucumber. Truly impressive.”

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but nothing came out.

ming, humiliated. “Kid, would you just shut up? You have any idea ad?”

ast take everyone in,” Stefan said calmly.

argue. Nina had made it clear-he was the guest of honor. Once she the truth would speak for itself.

was no point in explaining.

ed firmly. As head of the family, his priority was clear. “Alright, let’s

go

inside first.

ated, but Stefan caught her eye and gave a small wink-telling her not to worry

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out here, then. Don’t wander off.” Her voice was soft.

e clearly didn’t believe anyone from the Reed family would actually come get him. But after quick warning, she followed her family inside.

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