Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“No!”
Xavier roared, infuriated by Flossie. “It has nothing to do with me, but that woman died at my place. As the person in charge of that place, that woman’s family members sued me and requested I be held responsible.
“Someone framed me. They weren’t willing to resolve it in private, no matter how much I spent, and they even asked for protection from the police officers. Even if I want to use special means, I don’t have such a chance… I got into such a mess!”
While talking, he ruffled his hair in frustration. He almost collapsed from all the mess.
Flossie lowered her eyes and ruminated on it for a while before she asked,” What’s the reason for her death?”
“The police investigation found out that she had injected too much of that substance into her body, so her body couldn’t take it, and she died suddenly n
He then added furiously, “Damn! She indulged in herself too much and died. It has nothing to do with me. Why did they ask me to be responsible for it? I’m so unlucky!”
“Of course, you have to be held responsible because she died at your place. You’ll even have to assume criminal responsibility if you were found to be the ones who provided the substance, or if she took it under your encouragement…”
“Okay, stop it!’
Xavier became increasingly anxious. He uttered angrily, “So, that’s why I came to beg for your help cheekily. Based on the previous cases, there’s only one chance of victory in this kind of situation, and Zack was the lawyer. So… Just tell him to help me!”
If he were not left with no options, he would not have used that method. It was too humiliating.
Flossie answered with a faint smile, “Sure, I can help you, but I have one condition.
When Xavier found that there was hope after all, his eyes lit up. He immediately said, “What’s your condition? Just tell me whatever you want as long as you can help me win this lawsuit!’
Flossie did not beat around the bush either, and she said directly, “I want to rent the piece of land belonging to your family in the southern suburbs for thirty years.”
Considered one of the eight major families, the Stuarts mainly dabbled in real estate. Although they focused on only one industry, their financial resources were particularly strong.
The Stuart family gained a lot of land in the earlier years because of their great connections, which resulted in them constructing numerous famous luxury neighborhoods and commercial centers. However, although the piece of land situated in the southern suburbs of Beach City was as large as 1500 square feet, its development value was low because it was located in a very remote place, and it had been left vacant. Tall grass now overgrew the empty plot.
During those years, the Stuart family kept that piece of land due to a depression in the real estate industry as well as the fact that no one could take over it. If one did, it would be a certain waste of money, and they would only suffer losses.
Flossie’s request… was rather strange.
“Why do you want that piece? It’s trouble, so no one dares to take it.”
Xavier took a sip of coffee and asked curiously.
Flossie smiled. She thought, ‘He’s pretty honest because he doesn’t hesitate to talk bad about his family.’
“That’s not your concern. So, is that yes or no?”
Flossie replied mysteriously.
“I can’t wait to pass it to you if you want it. Anyone who invests in that place will suffer a great loss. I sincerely suggest that you do not take over that piece of land. If you want to invest in real estate, my family has some better lots for you to consider.’
Xavier added loyally.
He subconsciously regarded her as his friend after she claimed that he was her friend, and one wasn’t about to shortchange one’s friend.
Flossie shook her head and said firmly, “I don’t need anything else but that piece of land. If you promise me, I’ll immediately ask Zack to sign a contract with you and become your defense attorney.”
“Deal!”
When he noticed how straightforward she was, he behaved in the same way too, and said, ‘Til rent it to you at the lowest price. You’re bold, but don’t blame me if you can’t develop it.”
“Deal!”
She raised her coffee cup to him.
Unexpectedly, everything had gone so smoothly. She thought Xavier was the hardest to persuade, but it turned out that he was the easiest to talk to.
As expected, one could never judge a book by its cover.
Xavier only grew more curious about Flossie. He stared at her as if it was the first time he had met her. He sighed with sentimental feelings, “Why do I feel that you’re nicer to look at after your divorce? Do you know how annoying you were when you acted like an obedient rich wife in the past?” Flossie raised her brows and replied, “Yeah, I felt that my world became wonderful after the divorce. All the people I met were nice. In the past… I was just everyone’s punching bag. I was never liked; it was as if the identity as Halston’s wife was some kind of sin.’
During these years when she was married to Halston, she led a careful and humble life. She carefully and meticulously tried to please everyone, but everyone treated her with disdain.
On the contrary, the servants who bullied her in the past started respecting her after the divorce. Even her mother-in-law and sister-in-law, who used to scold her, did not dare to offend her now. Xavier, who always rolled his eyes at her and mocked her, also began to chat with her happily.
“I feel that my bad luck is the result of no one else but Halston. As long as I leave him, my good energy will return to me, and my life will become normal.”
With a bitter smile, Flossie elaborated sincerely.
‘Humph! If Halston heard that, he would be greatly infuriated…’
Xavier added, “He’s taken a fancy to you now, but you ceased to like him. You guys have different tempos, so you’re destined to be an unhappy couple.”
However, Flossie sneered and said, “You’re kidding! He doesn’t take a fancy to me. It’s just his temporary possessiveness.”
“Perhaps…”
Xavier sighed and said, “Halston doesn’t have much experience in love. He doesn’t even know if he’s taken a fancy to you, though there’s one thing we can be sure of. He’s been paying much attention to you these days and even asked me for the techniques for pursuing women. He even jotted them down. He claims he wants to acquire your heart.
“Pfft!”
Flossie spat out her coffee and immediately wiped her lips. She said in disbelief, “He’s Mr. Iceberg, but he asked you for advice regarding these dishonest practices? Are you guys comedians? You must be kidding!”
’I’m not. I taught him my special skills of pursuing women. He’s probably gained a lot of insights…”
He enthusiastically described his women-chasing techniques to her when he reached that point.
After comparing them, she found that it was indeed similar to Halston’s recent odd behavior. For a moment, she was quite helpless.
“Ha! Ha! How hilarious! No wonder he applied for another account and chatted with me every day. He even promised to give me money. As for the other women, he… It turns out that there’s a set of techniques behind it!”
At first, she was angry at Halston. But when she found that he was doing exactly what Xavier had taught him, she suddenly felt that this insensitive man was just too adorable. It couldn’t help but abate her anger.
“No one knows. Although he claimed he’s pursuing you because he hopes you can withdraw your lawsuit against Jessanna, I feel he more or less cares about you. If not, he won’t do such a humble and shameful thing given his tough character.”
So, it was because of Jessanna…
Flossie soon regained her wits and replied faintly, “Whatever… After all, it’s all over now…”
“I think so too.”
Xavia nodded and made a guess. “Cecy has broken up with Chris, so I think Halston will get back together with her. After all, they loved each other very much previously.”
Flossie was in a slight daze before she said, “Then I wish them happiness.”
Xavier said, “We’re friends from today onward. Let bygones be bygones. I also wish you and Liam happiness. After all, you guys have a baby now. You guys are faster.”
Flossie made no reply.
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