Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
She spent as much time as she could around Halston, gradually making him accustomed to her, trust her, and depend on her… She was getting ready to confess her feelings.
In the end, Flossie came back.
It was obvious how much Seraphina hated Flossie. Flossie was practically the thorn in the flesh for her.
This proved Flossie’s hypothesis. She wasn’t overthinking because of her own internal bias…
Unfortunately, these simple-minded men couldn’t sense this at all.
“Halston, how’s it going between you and your ex-wife? You’re not planning to get back together, are you?” Seraphina asked carefully while she brushed oil against a skewer. She tried to make her question sound casual.
Halston pursed his lips. He didn’t seem too chirpy, and he was flipping the skewers without being fully present. “We’ve never been together. How do we get back together?”
“That’s true. You didn’t marry out of love anyway. So many years were wasted. It’s so unfair to you. Besides…” Seraphina stared at Xavier and Flossie, who were whispering to each other. “I think your ex- wife is a bitch. Although you two don’t have feelings for each other, you were once husband and wife. Why does she seem so close to Xavier? What is she even thinking? Does she even care about your feelings? I’m so upset… I want to beat her up!’
Halston glanced at Flossie. He flipped the skewers even more impatiently.” We’re all free to do whatever we want. I don’t care what she does.”
“But Xavier and Shirley are still a couple. Doesn’t that make your ex-wife the third wheel in their relationship? Even if she’s not doing you wrong, it’s not right for Shirley. This isn’t morally acceptable… No way. I can’t control my temper. I need to teach her a lesson!”
Seraphina rolled up her sleeves and prepared to go to war.
This was when Flossie and Xavier started walking toward them.
“How’s the barbecue going? Do you need our help?” Xavier asked with a chuckle.
“You two…” Halston noticed how close Flossie and Xavier seemed when they stood next to each other. “You two seem to be getting along!”
Xavier felt a little awkward. He felt the need to do some explaining.
Flossie, on the other hand, nodded proudly. “Of course. Xavier and I shared significant life experiences together and a similar outlook on life. We also have the same hobbies. Of course, we get along well!”
“…” Halston’s gaze turned cold. He pursed his lips and remained silent.
Seraphina hopped onto her feet and pointed at Flossie. ’Miss Ellsworth, even if I end up offending you, there are things I have to say. We’re both women. We may be heartless, but there are still limits to what we should do. Don’t you think you’re being a bitch? You bring shame to all women!’
“Oh, why say so?’ Flossie nearly laughed.
Seraphina was really good at this game. Flossie hadn’t even exposed her for being pretentious, and she already took the first move to defame Flossie.
Just as she thought… Seraphina was as tough a woman as she was smart!
“You and Xavier were being too intimate just now. I don’t care what your relationship with him is. If you’re a couple, where does that leave Halston?
“Also, did you know that Xavier already has a girlfriend? If you get romantically involved with him, that makes you the third wheel!” Seraphina exclaimed in a righteous tone.
“Seraphina, actually…’ Xavier felt Seraphina was being a little too harsh. He wanted to clarify things.
However, Flossie didn’t seem bothered. “I wonder what makes you think Xavier and I are romantically involved with each other.’
“That’s nonsense. You two seemed so close to each other. Your shoulders were joined, and your faces were practically touching. I won’t believe for a second that you’re not a couple!’ Seraphina intentionally used a masculine tone to defame Flossie. Other people couldn’t even point out her own mistake.
Halston continued to flip the skewers while he spoke. “Just admit it if it’s true. Don’t bother hiding it.’
Flossie calmly wrapped her arm around Xavier’s shoulder. “Who says we’re a couple? We’re the best of friends. Got it?”
Seraphina sneered. “Best of friends? Men and women can’t possibly be best friends. Your body language says it all…’
“Is that so?” Flossie’s gaze landed on Seraphina.
At that time, Seraphina’s body was very close to Halston. They seemed very intimate.
Flossie chuckled. “If that’s the case, you must be romantically involved with my ex-husband too. From the looks of your body language, you two are even closer than Xavier and I!’
“N-Nonsense!” Seraphina didn’t expect to shoot herself in the foot. Her cheeks turned red. “Halston and I are like siblings. How can you even compare us to you?”
“Well, I can also say that Xavier and I are good friends. What’s so different about that?”
“You…” Seraphina was suddenly at a loss for words.
She thought Flossie was a weak young princess from a fallen family and ought to be easy to deal with.
After the incident today, Seraphina realized that she’d underestimated her enemy. In fact, she ended up putting herself in a passive state.
Feeling helpless, she acted like a tomboy by punching Halston twice. ’ Halston, your ex-wife is being unreasonable. I can’t mess with her!”
“Don’t even bother trying to argue with her,” Halston said coldly.
Seeing how the situation was getting intense, Xavier tried to make peace yet again.
“Alright, alright. I hereby announce that Flossie and I are merely friends. There is nothing else going on between us. As for Halston and Seraphina, they’re definitely like siblings and nothing else. Shirley and I aren’t exactly together yet. Therefore, everyone’s still single. We’re free to be romantically involved with anyone we like!
“It’s rare for us to get together like this. Let’s just enjoy each other’s company and not cause a scene. That’s something only elementary school kids would do. If everyone’s on board, let’s bump fists and call it a day. Alright?” Xavier extended his fist after that.
Seraphina was the first to respond by bumping her fist against his.
If she still held a grudge against Flossie now, she’d seem too calculative.
That was why she decided to change her tactic.
“Miss Ellsworth, since it’s a misunderstanding, I’ll apologize to you. I’m sorry for jumping to conclusions…
“I’m actually real easy-going. I like making new friends too. Since you’re Xavier’s bestie, you’re also my friend!” Seraphina grinned cordially, giving off the impression of a down-to-earth kind of person.
Flossie raised her brows. She also extended his fist and bumped against theirs. “Sure. Friends are always welcome. It’s my pleasure.”
When it was Halston’s turn, he uttered the word ‘boring’ before getting up and leaving.
The three were left there looking at each other.
“I think Halston is having his period. His mood hasn’t been good these days,” Xavier said.
Seraphina clenched her fists. “That’s rude of him. He deserves a beating.”
Flossie shrugged nonchalantly. “As expected.”
Seraphina looked at Xavier. “You should chat with the others. Miss Ellsworth and I will roast the skewers. I’m sure we’ll become the best of friends!”
“Sure. I hope you can become friends too. That way, well have more girls in our group.” Xavier patted Flossie on the shoulder. “Don’t worry. Seraphine might seem scary, but she’s actually very easy to get along with. You two will get along just fine!”
With that, Flossie and Seraphina were the only ones left in the barbecue area.
With nobody else around, Seraphina dropped her act. She placed a few skewers on the barbecue grill and turned to face Flossie. “Since you left previously, why did you come back? Don’t you know your presence is annoying?”
Flossie wasn’t surprised by Seraphine’s sudden change in attitude at all. She looked at the burning coal and replied calmly, “Didn’t I already tell you?