hapter 104 Clash of Egos Jeffrey really felt like he owed Lauren .
Finished Jeffrey wasnt afraid of Laurens cold words , but seeing her looking so pitiful , like hed bullied her , made him uncomfortable .
Though his tone remained sharp , he reached out to grab the bouquet of red roses from Laurens arms , intending to toss them in the trash .
Just as his hand was about to touch the flowers , someone appeared at the door .
Seems like I came at a bad time .
Jeffrey froze mid action , his hand hovering just above the bouquet .
He turned toward the doorway .
Standing there was a tall man with a lean , upright posture .
His tailored designer suit fit him perfectly .
exuding an air of sophistication and elegance .
The mans sharp features were chiselled and defined ; his deep set eyes framed by sleek gold rimmed glasses .
His gaze , cold and penetrating , swept over the rooms occupants .
The powerful aura he carried made the air feel heavy , commanding attention without a word .
Who are you ? Jeffrey asked , frowning , Felix didnt answer right away .
His gaze shifted from Jeffrey to Lauren .
When he noticed Lauren clutching a large bouquet of red roses , her eyes glistening with tears , his eyes .
narrowed slightly .
All this emotion … just for a bunch of flowers ? Felix stepped into the room , walking straight up to Lauren .
Gently , he took the roses from her arms and set them aside on the nearby table .
You must be hungry , he said , placing a thermos on the table .
Grandma made this herself , give it a try .
Jeffrey , who had been thoroughly ignored , felt a wave of irritation .
Who does this guy think he is ? Acting all high and mighty ! Jeffrey sized up Felix from head to toe , secretly impressed by the mans commanding presence .
But as a rich kid , Jeffrey refused to back down .
He squared his shoulders , lifted his chin , and did his best to project his own aura of dominance .
Felix paid him no mind .
Calmly , he unpacked the thermos , setting out each dish neatly on the table before .
taking a seat by the window .
Lauren was indeed hungry , but with Jeffrey still in the room , she felt too on edge to eat .
Her face was pale , and her eyes betrayed her unease as she asked , Jeffrey , what are you doing here ? 1/3 20:15 Fri , Mar 28 BBU .
Chapter 104 Clash of Egos 379 % 79 % Finished Originally , Jeffrey had expected her to be grateful , moved to tears , even , when he showed up with flowers to visit her .
Instead , not only was she ungrateful , but she looked at him as if he were a ghost.
Judging by her tone , it seemed she had no desire to see him at all .
Jeffrey felt his pride take a hit , and his irritation flared .
His tone turned sharp .
Cant I just stop by to check on you ? Lauren lowered her eyes .
If there was really nothing going on , she doubted shed even be worth Jeffreys attention .
Besides , every time theyd crossed paths before , it always ended with him mocking her in some way .
How could she possibly look forward to a visit from him ? Whats worse , his close ties with the Bennett family meant that if hed managed to find her , it wouldnt be long before the Bennett family knew where she was , too .
Those lunatics from the Bennett family … In their quest to secure a foothold in the Eastgate project , they were even willing to force her into a marriage alliance with the so called Mr.
Brooker in Balewood For Marilyn and Mias sake , she had once considered giving in Ever since she learned last night that her embroidery could fetch a sky high price , Lauren had no intention of compromising herself anymore .
But that depended on one thing , not letting the Bennett family find her .
Otherwise , theyd drag her back once again .
All she needed was enough time .
Time to earn money through Swish embroidery .
Once she had enough to send Marilyn and Mia away safely , shed no longer have a weakness .
When that time came , even if she had to go head to head with the Bennett family , she wouldnt be afraid .
Lost in her thoughts , Lauren absentmindedly scooped up a spoonful of the truffle soup in front of her .
Yet no matter how rich the flavor should have been , all she asted was bland nothingness .
Jeffrey frowned deeply at her cold attitude .
Hed grown up accustomed to flattery and admiration , never before had he been met with such obvious disdain .
Feeling incredibly frustrated , Jeffrey pulled out a cigarette .
Before he could even light it , a deep voice interrupted him .
Dont smoke .
The voice belonged to Felix , his tone low yet authoritative , the kind that brooked no argument .
For some reason , Jeffrey felt a bit guilty , but his pride wouldnt let him back down .
Why do you care if I smoke or not ? Felix I get angry .
Instead , he calmly renlied .
This is a ward .
2/3 20:15 Fri , Mar 28 B Chapter 104 Clash of Egos Finished Jeffrey clenched his teeth and shoved the cigarette and lighter back into his pocket .
Lauren didnt say anything , why are you acting like her guardian ? As he spoke , his eyes kept darting toward Lauren .
Lauren paused her motion with the spoon .
I … Im not used to the smell of smoke … Jeffreys expression soured immediately .
Wait a minute , Lauren , who is this guy that youre so protective of him ? His voice rose , frustration seeping into every word .
Ive known you for over eight years , and Ive never heard of this guy ! Lauren didnt know what to say .
She hadnt even said much , yet Jeffrey was acting like a firecracker set off by the tiniest spark .
Seeing her silent response , Jeffreys temper flared even more .
He had come all this way to see her out of concern and not only was she unwelcoming , but she was also siding with some guy he didnt even know .