Fall In Love with the Dominant Billionaire
Chapter 231: The Seeds of Suspicion
“Mr. Flynn, do trconsider. She’s proven herself to be fickle, entangling herself with a multitude of men. Be cautions, and don’t let the honeyed words of such women beguile you,” Dahlia spat, her voice laced with venomm and her fare contorted with jealousy. “Nigh… mmph,” was the only sound Nancy could manage dishe hastily covered Dahlia’s mouth. The situation was not unfolding in thels faver, and it was clear that the mother daughter was losing ground Despite her wish to add fool to the fire and badmouth Reese further, Dahlia was so consumed by her disdain for Reese that she failed to notice the icy chill emanating from Malcolm’s gaze.Everyone has their vulnerabilities, and for Malcolm, Reese was his. To meddle with her was to invite disaster Nancy, although seething with anger and jealousy over Reese’s good fortune, was still intimidated by Malcolms stem aintenance Repse, The object of their scorn, stood aloofly to one side, her arms crossed, observing the sad spectacle with a cold, detached gaze. The crowd watched the unfolding drama with a sense of unease, acutely aware of the mother and daughters antics and keen to distance themselves from the unpleasant spectacle.It was clear to all present that the mother and daughter were repugnant, cut from the same cloth, so to speak. Suddenly, a pair of hands gently encircled Reese’s shoulders. She turned to find Malcolm standing behind her. Leaning in, he whispered, “The noise here is unbeatable, Let’s find a quieter place. After a brief, shared glance, Reese scoffed coldly and turned to leave. Malcolm’s once intimidating demeanne was now replaced with an expression of pure adoration, his eyes nearly brimming over with it.Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, be pair walked away together. As they passed by a man named Tartt, Malcolm shot him a glance, a subtle smirk playing on his lips before disappearing as quickly as it had appeared. The smirk seemed to convey a message. “See, Reese is my woman, and I am the only one who holds her. You think you stand a chance with my lady? Dream on. Tartt watched Malcolm’s arm wrapped around Rees A scowl forming on his face as jealousy swelled within him. He longed to be in Malcolm’s place, holding Reese, regardless of societal norms and expectations. His justifications fell flat; he was a nobody in Reese’s life, an outsider with no claim to her. The idea of being the other man held a certain allure for him; if Reese agreed, nothing else would matter.Shaking his head and snorting dismissively, he bolstered his spirits. There’s still a chance,” he muttered under his breath before setting off after the couple, buoyed by a glimmer of hope.The women nearby watched enviously as Reese’s charmed life played out before them. A man like Malcolm was a rare find–born into a prestigious family, blessed with good looks, and possessing formidable capabilities. Above all, his heart belonged solely to Reese Where could they find such a man? Wealthy, handsome, and utterly devoted. Before leaving, Malcolm shot a glance at Justin, who immediately understood the unspoken message.Once they were a safe distance away, Justin approached the two women. His tall and imposing figure, perhaps influenced by his time with Malcolm, bore down on Dahlia and Nancy, casting an intimidating shadow.Dahlia’s eyes blazed with envy.Why? Why did Reese have it all? Why did men flock to her like moths to a flame?Her heavily made–up face turned a shade paler, her features twisting into a bitter snarl Raising his hand, Justin summoned a group of security guard’s dressed in black. “Who’s responsible for the guest list today?” he demanded, his voice devoid of warmth. A guard with a crew–cut stepped forward, his voice trembling. “That would be me, sir.“Eyeing him sharply, Justin asked, “So how did we end up with riff–raff at the door? The guard bowed his head in guilt. “My mistake, sir. I’ll ensure it’s handled properly,” he assured before signaling his colleagues, who then advanced towards Dahlia and Nancy.The guard’s chilling stare left no room for discussion. “Will we escort you out, or will you leave on your own accord?” His words hung in the air, a thinly veiled threat.Dahlia’s eyes widened in disbelief, “Who do you think you are? Just another one of Malcolm’s henchmen, and you dare tell me to leave? Maintaining his icy composure, Justin directed the crew–cut guard, “If any more flies spoil the atmosphere, your jobs are on the line. With that, he turned on his heel and left, eager to distance himself from the disagreeable duo.Sweat beaded on the crew–cut guard’s forehead, his nerves on edge. Justin’s words weighed heavily on him; his job was at stake. Resolved, he forcefully escorted Dahlia out, her struggles proved futile against his determination.The commotion attracted attention, but few onlookers showed genuine interest. They averted their eyes, allowing the scene to play out without an audience. Everyone who knew the score had already gravitated towards Reese’s event- no one cared about the two fools.Dahlia was unceremoniously ejected by security, stripped of any dignity. For a brief moment, she thought she saw Reese smirking at her from afar, her face alternating between shades of red and pale.She made a vow to herself; Reese would not get away
with this!
Meanwhile, across the grand event hall, Reese found her gaze drawn to a particular object of interest. Turning to Mafcolm, she declared with a gleam in her eye, “I like that robot, I’m going to check it out. In response, Malcolm’s eyes lit up with a warmth so profound, it was nearly overwhelming. With a simple gesture, he summoned the robot to be brought over.Unable to hold back her enthusiasm, Reese quickly made her way towards the robot. The thrill of coming face to face with this invaluable piece of technology was palpable. Yet, beneath the excitement, a tinge of disappointment lingered. The robot represented a challenge she had yet to conquer, and yet, it was Malcolm who had managed to acquire it and presented it to her as a gift.But didn’t this also imply the existence of numerous secrets Malcolm was harboring? How else could he have obtained something that even Calvin, with his extensive resources, had failed to secure? When did they start harboring so many secrets between them? There was a time when he was the one pursuing her, and she was the one holding all the cards. But now, the tables had turned, and Malcolm was the one with his own hidden narratives Would he still treat her with the same affection if he ever discovered her own clandestine affairs? Trust was a fragile entity. She was uncertain about the amount of it that still existed between her and Malcolm. She had contemplated revealing her secrets to Malcolm, but the timing never seemed right.She couldn’t quite grasp when the right time would be; after all, no two people were ever perfectly aligned from the beginning If Malcolm was willing to stand by her side and trust her, she was determined to become the person he believed she could be. “What’s on your mind, Reese?” Malcolm, having observed her initial excitement over the robot morph into subtle restination, felt compelled to close the distance between them,
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longing to comfort her. “Just Thinking It’s a nice rohol, looks impressive, Reese responded, swiftly concealing her previous pensiveness as if that contemplative version of herself had been someone else entirely. Malcolm’s deep, dark eyes remained fixed on Reese’s profile, a complex mix of melancholy and concern swirling within them When would Reese truly trust him, without any reservations, with complete honesty?
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