The Return Of the Invincible Heiress
Chapter 212

Chapter 212: Chapter 212

Alexander left just like that.

Anabel, who had received the news, was so angry that her eyes turned red. She kept slapping the folder on the table, making the office buzz.

Anabel complained, "I just came to Valemont City and only had a working lunch with Alexander, but he left for Motireland the next day. He must’ve done it on purpose!"

"The two families are friends and business partners. I visited his family regularly when I was young, but he embarrassed me. He’s too much."

"I gave up my important position at the corporation’s headquarters and came to Valemont City to be the general manager just to give us a chance to get to know each other. Why did he treat me like this?"

Anabel’s goal was to be on the board of directors by thirty.

She was twenty-six, and the next few years would be critical. It was a bet—she had given up her important position at the headquarters to come to Valemont City.

If she won the bet and Alexander could help her, she would be like a tiger with wings, and no one could stop her.

If she lost the bet, she might have to work hard for a few more years and waste her time.

Juliet stood quietly in the corner, trying not to be noticed.

A few minutes later, after Anabel finished venting, she calmed down and poured herself a cup of coffee. As she drank, she asked Juliet, "What do you think?"

Juliet said, "I think our guess is correct."

"Mr. Moran has someone he loves, so he doesn’t want to have too much contact with you."

"Or rather, his secret lover doesn’t want him to have too much contact with you."

Anabel’s fingers trembled slightly as she held the coffee cup, and the coffee almost overflowed. That was why she got so worked up.

Whether out of a woman’s intuition or rational analysis, Anabel could feel that Alexander was protecting the woman he cared about in the dark.

Alexander had always been cold-blooded. It was hard for him to fall for someone.

It was like how he treated the Moran family—he was indifferent to those he didn’t love, even if they died. However, he would open his heart and do everything he could for those he loved.

Just like how he treated his mother—Alexander was still investigating the cause of her death and was still suppressing and torturing all the suspicious targets. In total, dozens of people had been tortured to the point of going bankrupt and losing their reputations.

Just like how he treated his sister, Lucy—Alexander could hide her for five years without revealing her whereabouts.

At the moment, Alexander treated the woman in his heart the same way.

Anabel slowly placed the coffee cup, which seemed to weigh dozens of pounds, on the table and tried to steady her voice. "Who do you think is the most likely woman in his heart?"

She had asked this question many times.

Juliet’s answer remained unchanged. "Joy is the first possibility, and Avery is the second."

Anabel took out her phone, put it on speaker, and made a call. She dialed again and again.

On the fifth call, the other side picked up. The voice was gentle and polite. "Hello, who is this?"

Is this Joy’s voice? Anabel thought. It sounds so pleasant and proper.

Anabel took a deep breath and held back her jealousy. "Hello, this is Alexander’s friend. I want to talk to you about Alexander. Can we meet and chat a bit?"

Women were emotional creatures. Once they had a good impression of a man or an extraordinary relationship with him, they wanted to know his relationships with other women.

Just like in romance dramas—the female lead who was cheated on knew meeting her boyfriend’s new lover would only bring her harm and humiliation, but she still insisted on meeting the girl.

Anabel wanted to use this method to lure out the woman who had a romantic relationship with Alexander.

Joy’s voice was slightly confused. "I’m not familiar with Mr. Moran. Who are you? What do you want to talk to me about?"

Ah, she’s playing dumb. Just drop the act! Anabel sneered in her heart but said sincerely, "Miss Lambert, I know what your relationship with Alexander is. I don’t have any ill intentions toward you. I only want to talk to you about what happened between me and Alexander. Only then can you truly understand him."

"You must have made a mistake," Joy’s voice was polite and determined. "I have nothing to do with Mr. Moran. I don’t think I need to talk about him with anyone. Please talk to someone else."

With that, Joy hung up.

Anabel frowned. Is Joy too good at acting, or is she not related to Alexander?

After some thought, Anabel called Avery.

It was the fifth call when Avery answered. Her voice was even gentler than Joy’s. "Who is this?"

Anabel would have been jealous of Avery if she weren’t outstanding enough herself.

Avery is an 18-year-old girl with peerless looks and talent, with countless admirers and supporters. Yet she can still speak so gently without the slightest arrogance. How good is her upbringing and character? Anabel thought. If Alexander took a fancy to Avery, it would be reasonable.

Anabel also said softly, "I’m Alexander’s... friend. I want to meet you and talk about Alexander."

On the other end of the phone, Avery pulled a long face. As she investigated the call, she asked curiously, "Are you talking about Mr. Moran from Moran Group?

"I don’t know him well. I’ve only helped him with some technical problems. We’ve dined together twice. What do we have to talk about?

"Also, who are you? Do we know each other?"

Hmph, tricking me? Avery thought. You’d better know yourself.

Anabel deliberately said hoarsely, "Miss Carter, although you and Alexander are careful, you can’t wrap fire in paper."

She dropped a bombshell. "What I want to tell you is related to the death of Alexander’s mother. Even Alexander doesn’t know about it. You won’t regret it if you come."

Anabel believed Avery would take the bait if she had a special relationship with Alexander.

Avery was stunned on the other end of the line, wondering, Is it related to Maggie’s falling from the top floor?

F**k, what is the point of telling me about this instead of talking to Alexander? Also, why doesn’t she dare to reveal her name? Avery swore inwardly. Does she think I’m only eighteen and easy to fool?

Avery said unhappily, "I don’t know who you are, but I’m unfamiliar with Mr. Moran. It’s improper for me to ask about his private matters. I hope you won’t disturb me again."

At the same time, she found the caller’s identity information and was secretly surprised.

Anabel Powell! Anabel called me and wanted to trick me, huh? Avery sneered inwardly. How cunning. No wonder Alexander doesn’t want to have a direct conflict with her.

When Anabel heard that, she thought, Could it be that Avery and Alexander have nothing to do with each other?

She tried again. "Are you sure you don’t want to know about my relationship with Alexander? I know he has a red mole on his side waist. It’s sexy."

Avery wanted to curse. What’s the big deal about knowing Alexander has a red mole on his waist? I’ve even touched Alexander’s bald head!

Avery said calmly, "I don’t know you, but you’re talking to me about Mr. Moran’s private matters. That’s not good.

"I won’t be a part of this gossip. Goodbye."

Avery hung up the phone and thought angrily that she would knock some sense into her if Anabel called again. However, it also meant that Anabel was approaching the truth.

Although Avery wasn’t afraid of Anabel or the Powell family, she had a family. Avery had to consider her family even if she didn’t think for herself.

Therefore, Avery quickly left Rosemont City and went to the Institute of Physics to focus on her research. She had to avoid Anabel for the time being.

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