Chapter 282 Unwelcome Reunion
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But he was only relatively good–looking, after all; highhool was five years ago, a time when he wast somewhat brash yet his eyes still held a purity and clarity.
Now, having entered society, his eyes brimmed with cunning and calculation, and he exuded the air of a small–time schemer making good.
“Callum, you finally made it.”
It was as if they were seeing a royal emissary; everyone warmed around him, showering him with flattery.
Callum responded with modest phrases like “You’re all too kind,” but his expression was undeniably arrogant, his chin almost pointing to the sky.
“Callum, why are you so late? We’ve all been waiting for you for ages.”
Callum boasted. “I was just discussing business with Mr. Brooker.”
This statement was a mix of truth and bluff. He had indeed been with Felix, but to call it discussing business was a stretch; he was merely serving tea and water.
He had heard that Felix was at the Lavette Grand Hotel today, so he shamelessly went to see him.
At the time. Felix was about to discuss the Eastgate project with someone and had dismissed him outright.
Callum had planned to go to his reserved Suite 107, but on the way, he encountered a waitress pushing an empty cart.
He casually asked, “Have all my guests arrived?”
The waitress politely replied. “Sir, are your friends a group of people in their twenties, including Ms. Tarvis?”
Callum nodded repeatedly, “Yes, that’s them.”
“Sir, your friends are all in Suite 101.
Callum was puzzled. Suite 101? But I had definitely booked Suite 107.
“Not 107?”
The waitress explained, “Sir, Mr. Brooker reserved Suite 101, and your friends are already there.”
Callum was flabbergasted.
He had never imagined Felix would value him so highly, knowing he had a class reunion today and specifically reserving the Lavette Grand Hotel’s VIP room to boost his status.
He had thought Felix didn’t even know him.
Without any doubt, Callum joyfully headed to Suite 10 and indeed found his classmates there. Basking in their adulation, Callum felt on top of the world, almost losing himself in the elation.
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At his command, everyone took their seats,
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Callum’s gaze immediately locked onto Lauren, the unattainable goddess of his high school dreams.
He had pursued her for a long time back then, but unfortunately, she was an oddity who remained unmoved no matter how much he courted her.
As the saying goes, what you can’t have always seems the best Although he was now married, it didn’t stop him from pursuing other women.
Moreover, he was planning to divorce soon, take all her assets, and leave his wife with nothing.
Once he had her money, he could play the field as much as he liked. He eyed Lauren unabashedly, liking her face even more now than in high school, and felt she had even improved with age.
He couldn’t help but think to himself that his tastes hadn’t changed over the years; he had always had a thing for women like Lauren.
Unfortunately, to get ahead early in life, he had married a woman from a somewhat wealthy family, who was as appealing as a pig. Sleeping with her felt no different from sleeping with a pig.
Callum’s blatant, lustful stares were obvious to everyone present.
“Lauren, you came uninvited today; isn’t it because you’re here for our Callum? Now that you’ve seen him, why not come over and say hi to him?”
Lauren detested the way Callum looked at her, as if he wanted to strip her bare, which was utterly repulsive.
Lauren frowned and said, “Callum, are you sure you booked Suite 101?”
Callum raised an eyebrow, full of confidence, “Of course, would I forget my own reservation?”
Lauren was silent. Could it really be Mr. Brooker who got it wrong?
Regardless, she needed to leave immediately and find Mr. Brooker for clarification.
Lauren grabbed Marilyn and headed for the door. But the crowd blocked the exit, refusing to let her pass.
“You’re already here; don’t leave.”
“What? Playing the innocent again? I really can’t stand your act
“Enough already, it’s getting boring.”
Suddenly, someone shoved Lauren hard. Caught off guard, she stumbled and fell right into Callum’s arms.
