Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“From the sound of it, you’re willing to let her go if another man does manage to tame her?” Halston shrugged nonchalantly.
“Why not?”
“What if I’m that man?” Xavier asked half-jokingly with a smile.
“Are you being serious?”
Halston’s eyes narrowed as he looked at Xavier.
“I don’t remember you ever saying she’s your type.”
“Why wouldn’t she be? I’ve always liked the cool and studious type of girl.
Ever since you divorced, I realized that she’s my ideal type.
In fact…She saved my life once.
I can only repay her kindness by devoting myself to her!”
Halston pursed his lips.His already cold expression turned even gloomier.
“Halston, just tell me if you’re okay with it.If you are, I’ll go all out.If you still have feelings for her or are preparing to get back together, I’ll stop right here.I’ll tell myself to forget about my feelings for her!”
Xavier had a serious look on his face.It didn’t look like he was joking at all.He knew that he wasn’t supposed to sleep with his friend’s ex-wife, but if Halston had already moved on, there was no harm in doing so, was there? Halston wore a long face.
Clearly, he looked like he was about to kill Xavier, but he still pretended to be indifferent.
“If you want to go after her, go ahead.You have my blessings.
“You said it.I’m going to record it!”
Xavier quickly retrieved his phone and urged Halston to repeat what he said.
Halston smacked his phone away.
“Are you done messing around? Do you think this is funny?”
Xavier stopped laughing.He had never looked more serious.
“I told you.I’m serious.”
The two had been friends for many years, and they’d never had a big argument like this.
Xavier had always looked up to Halston as his role model.
However, this time, neither was willing to back off.There was palpable tension in the air…
Amidst the tension, they arrived at Water Dock.
Xavier smiled ambiguously at Halston.
“Halston, why don’t we have a friendly competition? If you find her first, I’ll accept the fact that she’s yours and will forever consider her out of my reach.However, if I find her first…I’ll make my move!”
“Whatever,” Halston replied nonchalantly.
“You’re the most generous man in Beach City!”
Xavier exclaimed before opening the door and hastily getting out of the car.He immediately started searching for Flossie.
Halston, on the other hand, slowly got out of the car and smoothed out the wrinkles on his high-end suit.
Like an emperor on tour, he scanned the surroundings arrogantly.
Water Dock’s antique market was the largest antique market in Beach City.
Since it was located at a strategic intersection between several countries, many valuable treasures were smuggled and sold there.
As a result, many local traders became wealthy.
Likewise, with an increased wealth came an increased crime rate.
The area also lay host to various underground gangs.
Halston walked through the bustling crowd like a tourist.He browsed around before finally stopping in front of a small stall.
The stall owner was a dark, old man with a white beard.
A coarse linen cloth was spread on the ground, where various treasures were laid.
These included copper coins, jade wares, ancient paintings, and pottery figurines.
Every treasure looked like it existed long ago.
Evidently, these antiques were recently excavated from graves.
However, there were countless other stalls that looked alike —even the treasures they sold looked similar, catching the attention of only a few who’d stop to look at the goods.
“Looking for treasures, young man?” The old man asked while he stroked his beard.
“The things I sell are different from those that are mass- produced stuff you see around here.I personally excavated all these treasures.You can buy anything with your eyes closed, and it’d still be a good deal!” He added.
“I’m not here to buy anything,” Halston said.
“You’re here to look for someone.” The old man raised his brows and looked at Halston.
“You look like someone important.If you’re willing to search for someone at a messy place like this, that person must mean a lot to you.” Halston neither admitted nor denied it.
“You seem like an expert who’s been here for a long time.I’m sure you know everything there is to know.”
The old man stopped stroking his beard briefly.
“I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, but I certainly know a thing or two about excavating graves and fortune- telling.If you’re looking for someone, I could offer you my divination service.”
“Thank you for your willingness to help.”
Intrigued, Halston proceeded to sit on a bamboo chair in front of the stall.
The old man retrieved a bamboo tube with dozens of bamboo sticks inside.
“Each stick represents a different outcome.All you need to do is ask the question earnestly and shake the tube.The stick that comes out will give you the answer you’re searching for.” The old man extended the bamboo tube to Halston.
“You may begin!”
Halston focused his gaze on the bamboo tube.