Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“I’ll keep it simple. Give us $7 million and we promise to disappear from your life completely!”
Elon could hardly wait to extort Halston.
“Elon Barnes, shut the hell up!”
Flossie said through clenched teeth.
His words had dragged her reputation through the mud. She wished she could tear him into pieces!
Flossie stole a careful glance at Halston. She thought he would be furious, but… he was actually quite calm. Still the same emotionless face that kept everyone at bay.
He stood tall like a celestial being, giving off a sense of oppression. He turned slightly and said, “Elijah, take him to the finance office.”
Then, he simply walked away.
That… that’s it?
Elon swallowed hard. He could not believe it was that easy to earn $7 million.
Before he came, he was afraid that Halston would be difficult to deal with, so he had even prepared a small knife, intending to put up an act of harming himself to threaten Halston.
Had he known that his niece-in-law was this generous, he would have asked for more!
After taking a few steps, Halston suddenly turned back and looked coldly at Flossie, who had stood rooted to the spot with a confused face. He asked, “Aren’t you coming?”
Rence jolted back to her senses and quickly followed behind him.
Halston went back to the visitors with Flossie in tow and calmly introduced her to them.
Flossie quickly calmed down and greeted the visitors. The way she carried herself with elegance and dignity drew praise from them.
They took a photo together, talked for a bit, and happily concluded the visit.
Flossie could finally heave a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the crisis was averted,
If Elon Barnes had messed up the visit due to the scene he caused, she would have felt so bad, not to mention Halston might make things hard for her.
Flossie and Halston stepped into the CEO’s private elevator. As soon as the elevator door closed, all pretense of love and harmony between them dropped. Neither of them spoke. The atmosphere was awkward,
While the elevator climbed, Rence stole a secret glance at Halston.
His face was as cold as ice. It was scary!
Flossie guessed that he was probably mad. After all, Elon Barnes’ embarrassing actions earlier would probably have a negative impact not only on his reputation, but on H Group’s as well.
“Umm…”
”
She cleared her throat softly and said, “I’m sorry for what happened just now. Elon Barnes is a rat. Please don’t give him the $7 million he asked for or he’ll just keep coming back for more!””
Halston’s face was chilly. Without even looking at Flossie, he said coldly, “If you’re dissatisfied with the alimony, you could have just told me directly instead of doing things in such a roundabout way.”
So he really had misunderstood her!
Flossie could not find the words to retort. She thought hard about how she should explain it to him so that he would believe her.
The elevator arrived at the floor where the CEO’s office was, and Halston strode out.
A handsome figure was standing next to the french window in the corridor. At the moment, he was looking at them with half a smile on his face. “Mr. CEO, you’re finally done with business. Do you have time to talk to me now?”
When Flossie saw who it was, she suddenly felt the urge to run away.
Tsk, it never rains but it pours!
Haze looked at Flossie casually with his hands in his pockets and said pointedly, “What a coincidence. You’re here too, Mrs. CEO’s wife. A wonderful show is about to begin. Why don’t you stay for the show, seeing that you’re one of the main protagonists?”
Flossie was not stupid. She naturally heard the hidden meaning in Haze’s words.
It looked like his threat to expose her as Phoenix if she refused to work with him was not just an empty threat, but a real one!
Before Halston transferred the law firm’s shares to her, her identity as Phoenix must remain a secret!
“The famous Haze! I’ve long been an admirer of your skills. Could I perhaps have a quiet word with you?”
Although it looked doomed, Flossie was unwilling to give up. She decided attempt a desperate Hail Mary.
You never know, Haze might take mercy on her plight and give her a chance.
“Of course.”
Haze’s long, narrow eyes shined with a glint of cunningness as he said with a smile, “Since the CEO’s wife personally requests it, who am I to refuse?”
Therefore, they both turned towards Halston, who was standing between them.
The meaning was clear: Please step away for a moment.
Halston’s already cold face was now covered in frost.
“You have five minutes.”
After telling Haze that with disdain, he walked into the CEO’s office without giving them a second glance. The cold air about him made him look like a walking iceberg, leaving a chill in its wake.
As soon as Halston was gone, Flossie dragged Haze to a dark corner, grabbed his throat with her ng fingers, and fiercely pushed him against the wall. She said, “I warn you, you better not mess around. If you dare reveal my identity, I can’t promise I won’t break your neck!” (1)
Haze was not scared at all. In fact, his eyes were sparkling with excitement. “Who would have thought that the great Phoenix isn’t only good at coding, she’s great at fighting too. How talented. Now I want to work with you even more. Ah, what should I do?”
“Shut up!”
Flossie was afraid someone might hear or see them, so she quickly covered his mouth with her hand and pressed closer to him.
Haze, who was still struggling a moment ago, suddenly stopped moving, becoming as obedient as a child. He swallowed hard.
Flossie’s delicate little face was right in front of his. Her long black hair was as smooth as silk and gave off a subtle fragrance. It tugged at his heartstrings like the furry paw of a kitten.
Flossie had also realized by now that that they were a bit too close to each other. She frowned and warned him, “Be careful of what you say. If you agree, nod once.”
Haze nodded obediently.
Flossie removed the hand that was covering his mouth.
Haze raised his eyebrows and returned to his usual cynical demeanor. He told Flossie, “I’ll give you one last chance to work with me to bring the Guajardo family down. If you do, I’ll keep your secret for you. Otherwise…”
“There’s no otherwise!”
Flossie proudly stated, “I, Flossie Ellsworth, never take kindly to threats. I would only work with you if I wished to work with you.”
“If you really want to expose my secret, be my guest. But if you do that, from now on, you and I will become mortal enemies. I’ll make you pay for your ignorant actions!”
“So if you’re going down, you’ll bring me down with you?”
With a mocking look in his eyes, Haze joked, “Why do you still wish to protect Halston even though he treats you so badly? When he finds out later that you’re the reason the H Group is in this predicament, do you think you’ll be able to leave this building alive?”
“You can do as you please!”
Flossie did not want to waste any more time arguing with Haze. She was prepared to fall out with Halston.
en without Haze’s intervention, the trouble Elon Barnes caused earlier was already enough to make Halston fall out with her.
At this point, it probably would not matter anymore, so whatever!
Haze walked into Halston’s office. He was in there for more than ten minutes before he came back out.
Flossie was waiting outside, ready for the storm.
Haze’s thin lips curled into a smile. He said to Flossie, “You can go in now. I’ve told him everything. If you need help, feel free to call me.”
Flossie took a deep breath and walked into Halston’s office.
Halston’s slender body stood in front of the bright french window. His broad shoulders and long legs gave him a dashing appearance.
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