The Masterpiece of Leaving：Prepared A Perfect Stand-In For Him novel Chapter 79

After speaking, Robert casually flicked his sleeve, "Navier, if you think you can win back Aubrey with this move, you're overestimating yourself. However, if you just want to trouble us, well, I must admit you've succeeded in doing so."

Though Robert lowered his head, I could still see that his eyes held a hint of disdain for me, as if I were some filthy, despicable thing that wasn't worthy of seeing the light of day.

I'd just happened to glance at Aubrey and Cathy by accident, without having any other thoughts in my mind at all. But hearing Robert's offensive words, I couldn't help but subtly furrow my brows.

"Navier is just..." Jagger tried to explain on my behalf.

I quickly pulled him back, stopping him from saying anything more.

Without even bothering to look at Robert, I calmly said, "The world is so vast, and if all of you can come here, why can't I? Is there any law that says I'm not allowed to be here?"

I paused for a moment and then went on, "Also, I don't go around troubling people without a good reason. Before you jump to conclusions, you should think about whether you actually have the right to give me a hard time!"

"You!" Robert's face froze with rage. His complexion went from red to white in an instant, and the lines on his face hardened!

My merciless words must have hit him like a ton of bricks, leaving him completely stunned.

This Robert, who was always treated with respect and admiration outside, had probably never been spoken to like that before!

He was so angry that he clenched his fists tightly.

I didn't care whether he was angry or not. After I said what I had to say, I looked at Jagger and asked, "Are you heading back? Why don't you give me a ride?"

Jagger's face lit up with joy when I took the initiative to ask for a ride in his car. "Sure, of course," he said.

With that, he quickly went to open the passenger door for me, gesturing for me to get in. That seat, I'd heard, was usually reserved for the people closest to him.

I didn't say anything and just lowered my head as I got into the car.

The car started up and drove away.

Throughout the whole process, I didn't look back even once, not sparing another glance at the three people behind me.

"This Navier, damn it!" I heard Robert still fuming as he kicked a stone hard from the roadside.

Cathy was carefully looking at Aubrey, and when she saw his gloomy expression, I could tell her heart skipped a beat.

But she managed to stay calm and said with a smile, "It's clear that Miss Armstrong is ready to start a new life. This man comes from a wealthy family and is the richest in this village. Miss Armstrong won't lose out by being with him."

I don't know how she knew Jagger was the richest, but I'm sure there were a lot of things she wouldn't tell others.

"Shameless!" In Robert's eyes, I was just a gold digger, always trying to get close to wealthy people whenever I had the chance. He muttered those words in disapproval.

"What's so good to see in this godforsaken place? Let's go back," he said.

Cathy seemed desperate to leave. She'd come to see Aubrey, and since he hadn't said anything, she suggested, "Aubrey, let's settle down in the town first."

Finally, Aubrey moved and lowered his head as he got into the car. Cathy followed him in.

As the car started moving, I could tell she still had that uneasy feeling in her chest because she couldn't help but look at Aubrey and asked, "Aubrey, why did you come to this place for no reason?"

Aubrey had told her to accompany him to a place, and Cathy must have thought it would be somewhere near Aquoria City. Little did she know they'd end up here.

When the car entered the small town, her face turned pale.

This was clearly the place she least wanted to visit!

Aubrey turned to look at her. His gaze was deep, and I could see a hint of confusion under his eyebrows. "Don't you like it here?"

Cathy took a deep breath, probably reminding herself that she needed to play her cards right if she wanted to win back his affection. So she quickly changed her tune, "How could that be?"

But her forced response didn't escape Aubrey's notice. He could see the uneasiness in her eyes.

In his memory, whenever I talked about this place, my eyes would light up with excitement.

I sat in Jagger's car and after driving for a while, I asked him to stop near my home.

Jagger was really enthusiastic. "Navier, how about visiting my home tomorrow? My mother really likes you."

He paused for a moment and then continued, "If you feel uncomfortable, we can visit my animal farm."

Looking at me, he said, "By the way, I heard you singing just now, and it was beautiful."

The tenderness in his voice and the way he looked at me showed just how much he cared for me. He was hinting that his family would accept me even though I was divorced, and that he had the means to take care of me.

I knew Jagger was sincere, but I still smiled and shook my head. "No, thank you."