The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74

Natalie’s gaze swept over Hannah and Wendy, as cold as ice.

There was no emotion in her eyes, but it sent a chill down their spines, like being dropped into frozen water.

Blondie froze for a second, then caught on right away.

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He immediately put on a businesslike face, strode in front of Hannah and Wendy, and blocked their way. “Sorry, ladies. 1 boss says you’re not coming in.”

Hannah’s face went purple. “Who do you think you are? I paid for this membership.”

She fumbled for her phone, trying to pull up her membership info.

Blondie crossed his arms and looked down at her with a playful smirk.

‘Membership?” He repeated, drawing it out. “Miss, I don’t think you really understand what being a member means here.

‘At the Aeries, it’s all up to the boss. If she says you’re in, you’re in. If she says you’re not…”

He paused, his grin growing even brighter. “Then you’re not.”

Hannah’s hand froze in midair, her phone screen still glowing with her membership details.

But that didn’t matter now. The boss herself was standing right there, telling her personally that her membership was gon

Wendy’s face turned bright red. She looked flustered and on the verge of tears. She tugged at Hannah’s sleeve and whispered, “Hannah, let’s just go.”

I’m not leaving,” Hannah shot back.

She yanked her arm free and glared at Natalie. “Natalie, what’s so great about you? So what if you run some crappy ciuib Who do you think you are?

Im a paying customer. The customer is king. What gives you the right to keep me out?”

Natalie said with a faint smirk, “Because I’m a badass.”

She just dropped those four words, but they hit Hannah like a sledgehammer

The students still standing outside couldn’t help laughing

Damn, Natalie is so cool one of them said

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Hannah stood there frozen trembling all over She opened her mouth to tre back but the words pist woonde come

Blondie gave a classic thumbs up, then shipped back min his bromeastike expression as he looked a tonnah and Werdy and gestured for them to leave

He said. Alright Ladies time to go Were new here were keeping things civil for now but trust me no club pin this city is ever gonna welcome you agai

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But she didn’t say it out loud. She just gave a polite smile.

Blondie ever friendly, waved his hand. “Come on, let’s head downstairs Plenty of cool stuff so ther

Monde gave a casual nod Wow Never figured someone as well–behaved as you would actually run away from home.” Slowly warming up to his enthusiasm. Rosie joked back. ‘Of course. What’s the big deal? I’m actually pretty rebellious.” He chuckled. Oh, rebellious, huh? Here, add me on WhatsApp. I’ll show you around. We can hang out.”

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