The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 96

Chapter 96: Chapter 96: Why Is the Smell of Vinegar So Strong?

Nathaniel Sloan had accepted Liam Sloan’s explanation—Estelle Lockwood did indeed treat him differently than she treated Liam.

The very next moment, however, Henry Kendrick ran over to Estelle Lockwood’s side.

Before Liam could even ask who this man was, he heard Henry Kendrick say, "What are you buying? Want some help picking something out?"

Estelle Lockwood replied matter-of-factly, "A gift for an elder."

Henry Kendrick nodded. "There’s a shop that just got a new batch of sea pearls. They’re quite popular. As it happens, I reserved two necklaces. Why don’t you take one? You can use it for your gift."

Back in the lounge, Liam Sloan’s eyes lit up. Without fully grasping the situation, he declared decisively:

"Bro, see? Another guy hitting on her! Just you watch. Knowing her, she’d never accept a favor from a guy like that! ’Oh, let me give you a necklace,’ he says. Pfft. You think she’d accept that? She only accepts gifts from you, Bro—"

The words were barely out of his mouth.

When Estelle Lockwood’s eyes lit up. "A necklace of sea pearl? That’s a great idea, actually. In that case, I’ll take it."

...

...

The lounge plunged into a deathly silence.

Zane Grant silently facepalmed, and Nathaniel Sloan’s expression was thunderous.

As for Liam Sloan... he slowly sank to his knees.

’Huh? Why isn’t this going according to plan?’

’Who is this guy? Who the hell is this guy?!’

His theory had been meticulously crafted around Yara Lockwood’s personality. Logically, it should have been foolproof, especially since he’d just proven his point moments ago.

But she hadn’t refused the man. She’d even happily accepted his overture.

’Which means...’

"Bro, in her heart, this man is more important than you!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Liam Sloan’s back went rigid. He felt his brother’s murderous glare and immediately tried to backtrack.

"But—but you’re not far behind! In her heart, you’re probably ranked second!"

Just then, Henry Kendrick spoke again. "Oh, right. Our eldest brother said he bought that violin you wanted. It’s at the house, so you can play it when you get back."

Liam Sloan’s voice trembled as he revised his statement. "...Er, Bro, you’re ranked third in her heart."

Downstairs, Henry continued, "Also, our second brother said that since your perfume brand is looking for a spokesperson, he’ll do it. He won’t take a single penny. We’re all family, no need to stand on ceremony."

Liam Sloan, looking horrified, amended again, "...Bro, at least you can still be fourth."

"Oh, right!" Henry Kendrick exclaimed, remembering something else. "Your two little ones said they have a surprise for you. Mia has been doing fortune-telling for people and saved up a ton of her allowance, all to buy you gifts!"

Liam was completely numb by now. "...Bro, even though you’re dead last in Miss Lockwood’s heart, at least you’re on the list. You should be content with that."

Nathaniel Sloan gave a cold laugh. He nonchalantly sat back on the sofa and opened a bottle of wine. "There’s nothing to see. Get back here."

Zane Grant clicked his tongue. ’Wow, someone’s practically drowning in jealousy.’

Just as Zane was about to tell Liam to give it a rest, he heard Liam exclaim, "Bro! I’m not just making this up, this is a real opportunity! Look, isn’t that Noelle Lockwood?"

Nathaniel Sloan’s gaze turned grim.

...

Estelle Lockwood chatted with Henry Kendrick for a moment before he left to retrieve the necklace of sea pearl. She then began to wander around the Celestar Mall.

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