Chapter 787
Chapter 786:
“You seriously think I’m into that woman in white and view you as my rival in love?” Cole fixed Manley with a cold stare, firmly denying the possibility of revealing his true feelings.
Trying to keep things light, Manley quickly forced a grin. “No way, Cole. You’re in a league of your own. How could I ever be your competition p>
Despite his words, Manley was still puzzled. Was Cole getting worked up over that girl in the white dress?
There was no way Cole would admit to feeling pissed off by Manley’s desire to pursue Lilah, so he made something up on the spot. “I took you off the West City project to get your attention. You’ve had it too easy making money by sticking close to me, and I don’t want you to get too dense or be fooled p>
“Please, Cole, enlighten me,” Manley replied, sounding sincere.
Cole gave Manley a blank look and then pointed at Elliana’s image on the screen. “That woman there—Lilah Briggs—she’s the daughter of a wealthy businessman overseas and goes to Ublento Medical University. She’s known for breaking hearts p>
Hugh barely managed to keep from reacting. If Cole ever got his memory back, would he regret the things he was saying now?
Allan and Manley, though, were hanging on to Cole’s every word, eager to hear more.
Cole didn’t actually have proof that Lilah was a heartbreaker. It was all just guesswork, but that didn’t stop him from spinning stories for Allan and Manley. “She barged into my car a couple of hours earlier, snuggled up to me, and started flirting with me under the pretense of hopping into the wrong car,” Cole said. “She didn’t just flirt with me—she was pretty bold with Myles, Aron, and even the driver. She’s clearly a pro at this, and I’d bet she’s up on stage tonight just to reel in more guys p>
He turned on Manley with a look of pure disdain. “It’s no surprise that someone as simple-minded as you fell for her tricks! Since you’re this gullible, why should I let you make big money working with me p>
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Manley looked stunned, but he found himself believing Cole’s words. “Wait, Cole—did you really send Myles, Aron, and the driver abroad just because of all this p>
Cole nodded without a hint of remorse. “I couldn’t just stand by and let them get caught up with a heartbreaker, so I sent them away before anything could happen p>
Hugh nearly rolled his eyes, amazed that Cole could tell such bold lies with a completely straight face.
Manley glanced at the screen and mumbled, “She looks so sweet and harmless. It’s hard to believe she’s the type to break hearts p>
Then, Manley turned back to Cole and promised, “Don’t worry, Cole. I won’t give that girl another look!” A bit of defensiveness was woven into his words. “I’m not the type to fall for women’s tricks. I’ve simply been trying to find the right one. Finding true love isn’t easy, so you have to put yourself out there. That’s not a crime, is it p>
Amid all the talk, Cole picked out the part that mattered most. Manley said he wouldn’t look at Lilah again. Good.
Finally, Cole’s stern look began to soften a little.
Allan, however, looked troubled. If Cole was right about Lilah being a heartbreaker, what did that mean for the curly-haired girl he liked? She and Lilah seemed to be close friends. Was he falling for a heartbreaker too? He just couldn’t accept that idea.