Chapter 21 – A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love

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Halston furrowed his eyebrows, picking up the call with a scowl.

“Mr. Guajardo, the infamous hacker, Haze, has arrived at the H Group main offices. He said he can find out who Phoenix is, and he would like to see you now.”

Oh?” Halston instantly got to his feet upon hearing this.

He wondered. “So… that hacker who made a fool out of H Group is finally going to be unmasked?

Interesting!”

“Tell him to wait for a while, I’ll head over right now.” Halston hung up, and started straightening his clothes. The sudden coldness and hostility on his face was such a stark contrast to the passionate expression he had on earlier.

Having been so close to the man while he was on the phone, Flossie had naturally overheard the conversation as well.

She had actually intended to meet with Haze for quite some time, but never had the opportunity to. Now that the opportunity had presented itself, she couldn’t possibly allow herself to miss it.

“Leaving already, Mr. Guajardo?” Flossie asked softly as she looked at him.

“Mhm, I have to settle some matters at the main offices.”

“I’ll go with you.”

Halston quickly turned around, squinting at the woman suspiciously. “What are you scheming this time?”

He was genuinely worried that his future ex-wife had something up her sleeve. She might look innocent, but he had no idea what was going through her head right now.

“What are you saying? You’re the mighty CEO of H Group who rules over everyone in Beach City! Why would I dare to plot against you?” Flossie grinned, looking at him innocently.

Halston, however, was expressionless. He knew she was lying, but he also wanted to see how long she’d keep up the act.

Flossie hopped off her bed, picking up a shawl to cover herself up. “I thought about it last night, and I agree. to your deal. I will continue pretending to be your wife.”

“Really?” Halston was rather surprised, and his eyes visibly lit up.

Just as he was about to say something, Flossie lifted her hand and stopped him. “There’s no need to thank me. I’m not doing this for you or the Guajardo family… I’m only doing this for old Mr. Guajardo.”

This time, Flossie was telling the truth. She had already done quite a lot for the Guajardos, which was more than enough to repay them for their kindness. However, old Mr. Guajardo was someone she loved dearly, as he was like a grandfather to her. She simply didn’t wish to see the old man’s health deteriorate because of their failed relationship.

Hearing this, Halston didn’t pursue the topic any further. His voice was monotonous as he murmured, “I’ll wait for you outside.”

Soon after the man exited her room, Flossie opened up her closet and changed into a nice sheath dress. She stood before her mirror and gazed at her stomach. She didn’t know if she was imagining it, but it looked like her stomach had grown a bit bigger.

‘I don’t have much time left. I need to get things done quickly!”

The Rolls-Royce Phantom parked in front of the H Group building, and many employees nearly cheered when they saw Flossie walking inside, her arm linked with Halston’s.

“Oh my god! I knew I was right to ship them!”

“That mistress is nothing! Our boss has only ever loved Mrs. Guajardo! It’s true love!”

Elijah walked up to welcome the two, but was extremely confused to see Halston and Flossie acting so’ lovey-dovey’. However, with something more important at hand, he wasn’t in the mood to pry.

“Mr. Guajardo, you’re finally here. Haze is currently waiting at the technical department. That guy is so arrogant! He said he would only talk to you, and that he wouldn’t wait for long!” Elijah initially thought that he himself was odd, but meeting Haze made him think otherwise.

“Mhm. Halston didn’t say anything else, but his expression darkened as he walked towards the elevator. Naturally, Flossie followed him.

“Mrs. Guajardo, you don’t have to join this meeting, right?” Elijah asked hesitantly. “There’s this new dessert shop that’s opened on the lower ground floor. Would you like to go there?”

Not only would the conversation with Haze involve confidential information, the assistant simply didn’t want to bore her, especially since he was under the impression that she wouldn’t understand a thing.

“It’s alright.” Halston didn’t seem to mind, as he also figured that she wouldn’t understand anything.

The three then got into the private elevator for the CEO, and headed straight towards the technical department, which was on the 16th floor.

“Ten, nine, eight, seven…”

In the distance, a cocky and carefree voice echoed from the technical department. 1

“Last three seconds. If he doesn’t arrive by then, I’m leaving.”

A man dressed in black clothing was there, his legs set on a desk as if he were some kind of delinquent. He was turning around in the revolving chair he was sitting in nonchalantly, clearly not showing any respect to the others in the room. 1

He was wearing a cap that covered half of his face, only revealing his sharp nose and thin lips.

He was, in fact, the one and only idol to many within the IT field, the four-year consecutive champion of the Global Hackers Union competition, one of the two legendary figures amongst all hackers – Haze.

“Please wait just a little bit longer, Mr. Haze! Mr. Guajardo will be right with you any time now!”

“You must be tired from all this waiting! Here, let me give you a massage!”

Having been given the honor to meet their idol, many employees from the technical department were gushing over Haze, with some even asking for photographs and signatures. It was quite the desperate sight.

“Don’t you all have work to do?!” Elijah was the first to witness this, and felt like he was about to explode. from rage.

The moment the employees sensed the strong aura radiating from Halston, all of them bolted back to their seats.

“Sorry for making you wait, Mr. Haze. Mr. Guajardo is here now. Mr. Guajardo, this is the renowned hacker, Mr. Haze.” Elijah stood in the middle of the two, introducing them to each other carefully as he didn’t dare to offend either of them.

Haze, however, was still leaning back against the chair casually. He didn’t seem like he intended to greet, Halston at all, let alone shake his hand out of courtesy.

He cocked his head, smirking lightly as he looked Halston up and down.

The CEO was sizing the other man up as well, all while looming over the arrogant hacker.

Haze chuckled to himself and sneered, “So you’re Halston Guajardo. Aren’t you the guy that’s being cussed out all over the internet? You know… as the jerk who got his mistress pregnant and ditched his wife?”

Everyone gasped the moment he said those words.

Standing next to Halston, Flossie couldn’t help but think, ‘This Haze guy’s personality is just like his code. Does he enjoy attacking others or something?’

“Hahaha, good joke, Mr. Haze!” Elijah laughed nervously to ease the tension in the atmosphere, all while glancing at Halston worriedly.

Halston, however, ignored the remark and asked him bluntly, “Can you really find out who Phoenix is?”

“Are you doubting my capabilities?” Haze seemed angry, jumping up from the chair to meet Halston’s eye. I wouldn’t have come to you if I wasn’t confident I could do it.”

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