The Heiress’ Hidden Alliance
Chapter 92

Chapter 92 A Million

Angela arrived at the restaurant a bit earlier.

There weren’t many people in the restaurant.

From a vantage point over twenty stories high, one could overlook the appearance of the nearby

downtown area.

Upon seeing that Aurelia had arrived, Angela gestured for her to sit down.

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“Ms. Shaw, please have a seat. I’ve ordered some dishes earlier. You can take a look and see if there’s anything else you’d like to eat,” Angela said, her smile polite and graceful, her tone unhurried and calm.

True to being a host, every move she made was full of poise.

No one could replace any fault.

“All right, thank you.” Aurelia did not pick up the menu. She sat down and took a few sips of water, then waited for Angela to explain the purpose of their meeting that day.

That day

t day at the club, the lighting was dim and it was evening, which somewhat affected Angela’s perception of Aurelia’s appearance.

Aurelia appeared even more youthful and radiant today, akin to a freshman just stepping onto a university

campus.

Angela stirred the coffee in her hand, her eyes slightly dimmed as she observed how composed Aurelia

was.

No wonder she can catch Matthew’s attention. Despite her young age, she’s certainly shrewd

Angela had a clear understanding of why a girl from a modest background would willingly choose to become the mistress of a successful man.

She pulled out a check for a million and placed it in front of Aurelia

Upon seeing the check, Aurelia was somewhat taken aback.

She had previously guessed Angela’s purpose for meeting her, but she never thought that the melodramatic scenes often seen on television would one day play out before her.

Curiously, she glanced at the amount written above.

A million?

“You’re a smart woman, Ms. Shaw You should understand what I mean,” Angela said with a hint of arrogance. “As long as you leave Mr. Quigley, this check is yours to take.”

I hail from a family of scholars, blessed with affluence. I’m a match worthy of Matthew.

Just based on her background alone, Aurelia is destined to be nothing more than a mistress.

Aurelia didn’t show much emotion. She was always very calm. Hannah had once said that in their line of

Chapter 92 A Million

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In a nonchalant tone, she counter–questioned, “What is the relationship between you and Mr. Quigley, Ms. Sanders?”

After leaving the club that day, she had carefully reflected on everything. She felt that she might have misunderstood something previously. It appeared that Matthew didn’t have any emotional ties with Angela.

However, these were all her speculations.

Angela furrowed her brows. “You don’t need to know about my relationship with Mr. Quigley. I know you’re with him just for the money. Take the money and leave as per my instructions. The rest is none of your business.”

“So you’re not boyfriend and girlfriend, right?” Aurelia’s tone remained indifferent.

Angela’s face turned cold. “I’ve investigated you. You are the daughter of the Leedon family, cast out and unloved. The Leedon family wouldn’t give you money to squander, so you turned to Mr. Quigley. Do you really think a relationship built on physical attraction and kept in the shadows can last?”

Aurelia’s face was expressionless. “Ms. Sanders, your investigation was very thorough.”

She had a good impression of Angela when they first met at the club that day.

After all, not only men were fond of beautiful women, but women also admired them.

Yet, she had overestimated Angela, as the latter had started investigating her these past two days.

-Your adoptive family’s living conditions are modest. This one million can help them change their circumstances. Ms. Shaw, I advise you to take the offer.” Angela was already infuriated by Aurelia’s indifferent responses from earlier until now.

She thought Aurelia was indeed too greedy just as Melanie had said. If she hadn’t been so greedy, the entire Leedon family wouldn’t have disliked her.

“A check for a million, huh? Aren’t you being too stingy, Ms. Sanders? That day at the club, I casually played a few rounds of poker and won several million in cash. Are you showing off your one million to mock me or Mr. Quigley?” Aurelia said with a smirk.

From her childhood to adulthood, she had one flaw. When people unrelated to her displayed their temper, she would feign ignorance if she was in a pleasant mood. However, when she was in a foul mood, she would turn unpleasant, even toward her nearest and dearest

Before her rebirth, it wasn’t very noticeable. But now, she was facing Angela who was behaving like a shrew.

“He gave you several million in cash?” Angela was quite surprised.

She had learned from Timothy that Aurelia had been incredibly lucky that night. After a round of poker. Aurelia had won several million, while the other three, including Timothy, had suffered significant losses.

At that time, Matthew had indeed stated that if he lost, it would be his loss, but if he won, it would be for Aurelia.

I thought it was just polite talk at the poker table. I can’t believe Matthew really gave it to durelia.

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Matthew gave her several million just like that. No wonder she didn’t bat an eye at my one million. She has become greedier.

“Mr. Quigley has always been a man of his word.” Aurelia felt that Angela didn’t have many cards left.

She didn’t know much about Matthew either.

That night, regardless of whether it was her or anyone else, Matthew would never go back on his word once he made a promise.

Angela’s face turned pale, and her eyes were filled with evident hostility and rage. “Name your price.”

“Even if I were to negotiate a price, I should be dealing with Mr. Quigley, shouldn’t I? How much can you offer? Ms. Sanders, please keep the check safe. The next time you want to drive someone away, you need to have enough confidence first.” Aurelia tapped on the one million check on the table.

Angela took a deep breath, infuriated by Aurelia. “You only have one chance, Aurelia. If you miss this opportunity, I will make sure you can’t survive in Jacaster once Mr. Quigley grows tired of you. I’ve also investigated your adoptive family. Think carefully, you’re not alone now. You’re responsible for a whole family.”

“So you’re saying I must leave with the money, or else you’ll ensure my family has no peace? Ms. Sanders. you’re quite imposing. Those who don’t know you might think you have the power to govern Jacaster single–handedly.” Aurelia said with a cold laugh.

She had thought that Angela was a professional woman worthy of admiration. However, she turned out to be no different from Melanie. They were cut from the same cloth.

“It seems you’ve figured it out.” Angela narrowed her eyes.

When dealing with such young girls, she had many tactics at her disposal.

If Aurelia didn’t know what was good for her, she didn’t mind teaching her a lesson. She wanted to show her what the consequences of crossing her in Jacaster would be.

“Mr. Quigley, did you hear that?” Aurelia suddenly asked into her phone.

Angela’s face suddenly changed. “You! You called Matthew?”

Does that mean he heard everything we just said?

“Ms. Sanders, you insulted me with a million right off the bat and threatened not only me but also the safety of my family. Have you never considered that one should not harbor ill intentions, yet always be on. guard against those of others? Mr. Quigley heard our entire conversation clearly, and I even recorded it. What would happen if this were to go to the police, Ms. Sanders? I’m ho celebrity. I earn my living through my skills and real talent, but can you endure the scrutiny of public opinion?”

Does she really think I’m an easy target and that she can step on me as she pleases? No one touches my family!

This is a problem that Matthew brought upon himself, and he should be the one to resolve it.