Chapter 106 A Calcted Move


    Felix lounged in his chair, his gaze fixed on Lauren with an unreadable


    expression.


    Lauren felt uneasy under his stare, gripping her spoon tightly.


    Felix noticed her difort but remained deep in thought.


    Finished


    For years, Kate had been pushing him to get married, her hopeful, expectant gaze had be a persistent headache.


    Marriage wasn''t something he cared for, but his grandmother wasn''t one to give up casily.


    If he had to settle down, why bother with a high-society heiress who''d turn marriage into a battlefield? It would be far simpler to choose someone his grandmother liked-someone who wouldn''t cling to him or stir up unnecessary trouble.


    Lauren fit the bill perfectly.


    Her family was a mess, but that wasn''t a dealbreaker.


    If need be, he could ruin the Bets. That would keep them from causing any more trouble.


    The thought crossed Felix''s mind so casually, as if making the Bet family disappear was as simple as flipping a switch.


    Of course, getting Lauren to agree wouldn''t be easy.


    He had a pretty good read on her-kind, stubborn, and fiercely independent. She wasn''t the type to take shortcuts just because someone offered her a way out.


    This wasn''t something he could force. It had to be done step by step.


    His gaze remained fixed on her as he silently strategized, carefully mapping out how to lead her into the n without her realizing.


    Lauren,pletely unaware of his thoughts, just felt an overwhelming pressure from his unwavering


    stare.


    It was like being watched by a predator who had already decided she was his next meal.


    She took a slow breath, reminding herself she was overthinking things.


    Mr. Brooker was rich, powerful, and had no shortage of women throwing themselves at him. Why on earth would he be interested in someone as frail as me?


    Pushing aside her difort, she forced a small smile. Mr. Brooker, I''ll do my best to repay what I owe you, both the money and the favor. You have my word!


    Felix raised an eyebrow, his lips curving slightly. "No rush. I don''t necessarily need you to pay it back right. away. There might be something far more valuable than money."


    Her


    paused, watching her expression shift with curiosity Only when he saw confusion flicker in her eyes did he continue, "Madam Kate''s birthday is in a month Last night, you agreed to restore "Queen of


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    the original, we''ll call it even."


    Lauren''s eyes widened slightly.


    That''s all


    She knew it-Mr. Brooker was a generous man.


    Finished


    He probably realized she didn''t have much money and was giving her a way out by letting her settle the debt through embroidery.


    "I''ll make sure it''s perfect, she promised. It was originally her work, so finishing it herself made perfect sense. Gratitude filled her eyes as she looked at him..


    Felix smiled, "Good. Once you recover, you''ll stay at my ce for now."


    Lauren''s eyes widened in shock...


    S-Stay with him?


    That... didn''t seem appropriate.


    Before she could say anything, Felix added. "I need to oversee the work


    personally. It''s the only way I''ll be


    at ease."


    Lauren instantly understood.


    He had spent 2.8 million dors on "Queen of Blooms. Of course, he''d want to


    make sure the restoration was done right.


    A soft smile crossed Lauren''s lips. "Alright."


    Felix''s gaze darkened slightly, his smirk deepening.


    She''s so easy to fool.


    A faint blush crept onto Lauren''s face. She quickly looked down and focused on her meal.


    Felix went back to his book, his expression calm as ever


    Every now and then, Lauren nced at him, watching hisposed profile. For some reason, being around him made her feel oddly at ease.


    Meanwhile, outside the hospital room, Josh''s expression was twisted as if he had just swallowed a bitter


    melon.


    Moments ago, David had called him-how he got his number was a mystery.


    Josh could still hear Davidt''s ttery-filled voice ringing in his ears, making him want to roll his eyes.


    At thest banquet, the Bets had already embarrassed themselves, desperately trying to tie their family to Mr. Brooker. And now? They were even trying to set him up with women?


    These people are insane.


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    Finished


    Josh muttered under his breath. "They treat their own daughter like dirt, and now they''re sucking up to the


    boss? Shameless."


    He nced through the ss window, taking in the scene inside.


    Lauren sat quietly at the table, eating her meal, while Felix leaned against a chair by the window, reading.


    Sunlight spilled in, wrapping them both in a warm glow, making everything look strangely peaceful.


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