Chapter 122
Accidentally Crossing the Tycoon
Chapter 122
“Are you laughing at me?” Clara’s eyes narrowed dangerously. “Seriously, Audrey? Even my best friend is mocking my humiliation p>
“I’m not laughing at you, I insisted, though my twitching lips betrayed me I’m laughing at Finley p>
“It’s not funny!” Clara pulled the blanket over her head again.
I can never face his family again. I’ll have to wear a bag over my head at every Cole family gathering for the rest of my life p>
I gently pulled the blanket down.
“You’re right, it’s not funny for you. And this is definitely Finley’s fault–both for being too rough and then for turning it into a public
spectacle p>
“Exactly!” Clara exclaimed.
I stood up decisively. “He owes you a proper apology. Let me get him p>
Before Clara could protest, I marched to the door and pulled it open.
Finley was still pacing the hallway, his face a mask of concern. When he saw me, he froze.
“Get in here,” I commanded, grabbing his arm and pulling him into the room. “You have
some
explaining to do p>
Finley entered nervously, his eyes fixed on the floor, clearly unable to meet Clara’s furious
gaze.
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“Clara,” he began, his voice barely audible, “I’m so sorry for embarrassing you. I just… panicked when I saw you were hurt p>
“You didn’t just embarrass me,” Clara said, her voice trembling with anger. You announced our intimate business to your entire family! Your mother asked if I needed a special cushion to sit on at lunch p>
I bit back another laugh and composed myself.
“Finley, what Clara needs is for you to acknowledge both mistakes–being too rough and then overreacting in a way that humiliated her p>
Finley nodded earnestly, finally looking up at Clara.
“You’re right. I should have been more gentle, and I definitely shouldn’t have created such a scene. I was just so worried about you, but that’s no excuse. I promise I’ll be more considerate in the future–in every way.
Clara’s expression softened slightly, though she still looked annoyed.
She mumbled, “ I can’t even face going downstairs now. Everyone will be staring at me p>
Finley sat beside her on the bed. “I’ve already spoken to them. I made it clear that no one is to mention this again.
I watched as Clara’s anger gradually dissipated. The tension between them was easing, and I decided it was a good time to give them some space while also reminding them of the lunch.
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Chapter 122
“I think I’ll head downstairs and let them know you’ll be joining us shortly I said, moving toward the door.
“Wait, Clara called after me. “I’ll come with you. Just… give me a minute to get dressed p>
Finley looked relieved, and I nodded, pleased to see them working things out.
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Ten minutes later, I accompanied Clara, now dressed in a high–necked sweater, down the grand staircase to the Cole family’s dining room.
Sorry for the delay, everyone, Clara announced with a graceful smile.
The dining room was impressive, with a long mahogany table set elegantly for the occasion.
Caspar and Noah were already seated, with the elder Coles at the head of the table. I took a seat beside Clara, across from Caspar and Noah.
As the first course was served, Robert Cole broke the silence, turning his attention toward me.
“Audrey,” he said with a smile, “what do your parents do? They must be exceptional people to have raised such an accomplished young woman p>
I froze with my fork halfway to my mouth, surprised to suddenly become the center of attention.
From the corner of my eye, I caught Daisy and William exchanging glances their expressions clearly conveying they didn’t share their father’s
high opinion of me.
“I, um…” I hesitated, not wanting to delve into the complicated story of the Bailey family.
Explaining my status as their former foster daughter would lead to too many questions I didn’t want to answer in this setting. And as for my biological parents–well, that was a mystery even to me.
“I don’t have parents,” I finally said, setting down my fork. “I’m an orphan
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