Chapter 105 An Unexpected Exchange Fincl If they didnt want him around , hed leave .
Jeffrey stormed toward the door , fuming .
Jeffrey ! Just as he reached the doorway , Laurens anxious voice called out to him .
He stopped but didnt turn around .
Finished Still , hearing the urgency in her voice brought a strange sense of satisfaction , his mood improved quite a bit .
Can you not tell the Bennett family that Im here ? Laurens voice carried a hint of pleading .
Jeffrey wasnt unreasonable .
Since he already knew Lauren had been wronged , there was no way hed help those people make things worse for her .
flis tone softened .
Dont worry , I wont tell them .
After a brief pause , he added , And I wont tell Lucas or Kenneth , either .
Lauren finally felt her heart settle .
Thank you .
Her simple words of gratitude instantly dispelled Jeffreys anger .
His voice sounded noticeably lighter .
Take care and get some rest … Ill stop by again when I have time .
With that , he left .
The room instantly fell silent .
Lauren felt much better and even regained her appetite She continued eating while Felix sat by the window reading a book .
Sunlight streamed through the window , casting a warm glow on him , outlining his tall and lean figure .
He focused intently on his book , the light creating soft shadows on his face , making his features appear even more defined .
His fingers gently held the corner of a page , flipping it every now and then as he read .
The gold rimmed glasses perched on his nose caught the sunlight , reflecting a faint shimmer that accentuated his sharp , refined gaze .
Lauren glanced up unintentionally , and the sight stirred a quiet warmth in her heart .
Among all the people she had encountered , few had ever treated her with genuine kindness .
1/3 Chapter 105 An Unexpected Exchange harsh slap in the face .
People from wealthy families looked down on her humble background .
Finished The Bennett family was like that .
Kenneth was like that , and Jeffrey was even worse and there were so many others … Because of this , her impression of people from powerful families had always been that they were sharp tongued and harsh .
Until she met Felix .
He was unlike anyone else shed encountered in those circles , calm , reserved , and incredibly well mannered .
He carried himself like a true gentleman , as if he had stepped right out of one of those dramas about old money families with deep- rooted traditions .
It was as if his upbringing had instilled in him a rare sense of grace and composure .
As if sensing her gaze , Felix lifted his eyes from the book .
Startled by his deep , captivating gaze , Laurens breath caught in her throat .
Felix seemed unfazed by her awkwardness .
His voice was calm and gentle as he asked , Does it suit your Taster Snapping back to reality , Laurens cheeks flushed slightly .
Madam Kates cooking is delicious , she replied .
softly .
After speaking , she bit her lip , suddenly remembering the two bottles of red wine she drank the night before .
She didnt know their exact value , but she did know Felix drove a Phantom .
Anyone who could afford that kind of car would surely have expensive taste in wine too .
Yet she had finished both bottles , not a single drop left for him .
The thought alone made her feel utterly embarrassed .
She couldnt quite remember if she had acted out after drinking , but she figured she probably hadnt .
After all , she considered herself to have decent self control , so her drinking habits should be fine too .
Thinking this , Lauren put put on a sincere expression and said , Mr.
Felix , about those two bottles of wine from last night , how much were they ? Ill pay you back ! Seeing her looking so serious and obedient , Felixs lips curled slightly in amusement .
He couldnt resist teasing her .
70,000 dollars a bottle , he said casually .
70,000 dollars ? Laurens eyes widened in shock .
So , shed downed a hundred thousand dollars worth of wine in one go ? That was practically an entire .
apartment gone ! Her face flushed bright red , burning with embarrassment .
2/3 Chapter 105 An Unexpected Exchange I … Ill pay you back .
Lauren stammered , her embarrassment turning her face even redder .
Felix set down his book and fixed his gaze on her .
Seeing her flustered and awkward expression , he couldnt help but find it amusing .
And how do you plan to pay me back ? he asked , his voice calm but laced with curiosity .
Finished She was practically penniless , no doubt about that , and yet her she was in a VIP ward .
It was clear without a doubt that Mr.
Felix must have been the one to cover her medical expenses .
She owed Mr.
Felix a huge debt .
Laurens face turned bright red , all the way to her ears can do embroidery , and I can sell my works to make money , but I just need some time from you , Mr.
Felix .
Mr.
Felix , with a playful look on his face , leaned back in his chair , resting his chim on one hand .
But I dont need money .
Lauren was momentarily stunned .
Of course , someone who could afford a multi billion dollar Phantom and casually offer 70,000 dollars wine bottles .
wouldnt need money.
She felt a rush of heat across her body , realizing how different their worlds were .
How could she possibly repay someone like him when she had nothing of value to offer ? She lowered her head , feeling completely dejected .
Then … What would you want , Mr.
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