The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 104

Chapter 104

Chapter 104

She asked with an innocent look, but her words were clearly steering the conversation toward Natalie, waiting to see how Natalie would respond.

“Is that any of your business?” Natalie said, giving her a casual look.

She gave her a casual look and spoke unbothered.

Her tone was light, but it was like dumping cold water, instantly killing half the excitement on Verena’s face

The air around them instantly went quiet.

Elijah s hand froze in mid–air, glass in hand, while Quinn and Zach exchanged a look before dropping their heads pretending to study the bottles on the table.

Blondie lounged on the sofa, the corners of his mouth lifting in a subtle smirk, but he stayed silent.

Verena’s smile stiffened for a solid three seconds.

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a couple of awkward chuckles, trying to smooth things over.

‘Oh, Natalie, you really know how to joke around. I was just curious, that’s all. We’re all friends here, just making conversation,” Verena said.

Natalie picked up her glass of orange juice, took a sip, and just said, “Oh.”

Verena’s smile grew even more strained. She pursed her lips and quickly switched the topic.

Just sitting here drinking is kind of duli. Why don’t we play a dice game? Whoever loses has to de dage

Zach chimed in, “Sounds good!”

The first round began

They sat together the dice clattering inside the cup with a crisp sound

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“Uh… isn’t that a bit much?” he said.

Verena laughed even louder. “What’s the big deal? A bet’s a bet, you gotta do it‘ Go on, hurry up”

Blondie lounged on the sofa, a playful smirk on his lips. He glanced at Verena, then at Natalie and suddenly remember something.

“Hey, Talia, who handled that thing with the influencer? That was quick!” Blondie said.

Natalie traced her finger along the rim of her glass, her gaze lowered, her expression unreadable. Henry Pierce

Blondie raised an eyebrow, not sure if he was surprised or not.

Elijah and the others kept hyping him up. “Come on, Quinn! Don’t wimp out!”

Zach joined in, shouting, “Go on, we’re all watching!”

With everyone pushing him, Quinn had no choice but to grab his glass and, a bit reluctantly, head over to the ar

Everyone stretched their necks to watch as Quinn walked up, said a few words, and the girl looked surprised for a secon before smiling, taking the glass, and clinking it with his.

Quinn downed his drink and hurried back, his face flushed bright red.

‘Happy now?” Quinn said, still flustered.

Verena was laughing so hard she could barely sit up. “Okay, okay, Quinn, you nailed it! Let’s keep going

The second round kicked off.

The dice were rolled and landed on the table.

‘Let’s see!” Quinn said.

This time, Verena lifted the cup, her eyes opened a bit in surprise

She lost

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He walked in with a calm unburned confidence carrying an aloof almost regi aura Even thoug hard to see has face, you could tell right away he was definitely not your average guy

Verena’s eyes landed on him and her heart suddenly raced

Quinn nudged her. Verena, what are you just standing there for? Go on, get moving

She let out a fake sigh, acting all dramatic

She stood up, smoothed her skirt, and strutted over to the door in her heels.

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And then asked him for his WhatsApp!

Am I out of my mind? Is this how I want to die? Verena thought, her heart racing.

“I–I’m sorry…” Verena stammered, her voice shaking.

“M–Mr. Pierce… I swear, I didn’t know it was you… We were just messing around, playing a game with my friends I

She instinctively pointed toward the booth in the corner. “W–we really were just playing dare, I lost, and I honestly had no idea it was you… I really didn’t mean to bother you!”

Henry followed where she was pointing, and when he saw Natalie lounging on the sofa, scrolling through her phone his eyes narrowed with interest.

Lewis came jogging over, and who would’ve thought, he’d been leading the way, but as soon as he reached the stairs and urned around, the panic of realizing his boss had disappeared hit him like a truck!

‘Mr. Pierce, do you need me to handle this?” Lewis asked.

He followed Henry’s gaze and spotted Natalie and Blondie sitting over there.

Henry’s gaze lingered on Natalie for a moment before turning back to Verena.

Is she your friend?”

His voice was calm and unreadable.

Verena froze for a moment, then quickly nodded.

“Yes! We were drinking and playing games over there. I lost, so I had to come here…”

As she spoke, it suddenly hit her, and her eyes went wide.

Wat is Henry Pierce actually asking me something? Verena thought, her heart skipping a beat

He actually spoke to me?

Her heart started pounding

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What’s that supposed in mean? Vinewonderd totally confused

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