My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

Chapter 135

"Stop. Alistair, Please don't do this." Audrey clung tightly to Alistair from behind her arms wrapped firmly around

his waist.

She went on, her voice soft yet pleading. Don't dirty your hands for him. My phone fell back in the house, and it

has recordings... enough evidence to file a report. Let the police handle the rest, okay?" Alistair, who had been

nearly blinded by rage, began to calm down at her words

"Alright" His reply was low and steady as he turned to lift Audrey into his arms. "Lettake you home."

Before they left. Alistair gave Michael a pointed look, signaling him to finish falling the sinuation.

Michael still stunned by how Alistair had nearly lost control over a woman, then managed to rein it in for her

sake. He nodded after a moment's hesitation

With Audrey in his arms. Alistair walked toward a sleek black Bentley parked by the roadside, where a driver

Audrey didn't recognize waited.

Just as they climbed into the car, the wail of police sirens filled the air, growing louder as the Bentley brushed

past the incoming police vehicles.

Meanwhile, Layla, dressed in new clothes and with her hair carefully styled, arrived at Ethan's grand estate after

a long bus ride, accompanied by her two sons. She knocked on the door, and a servant in her forties showed

them in. The servant's expression was less than welcoming. After watching them put on plastic shoe covers, she

said curtly. "Mr. Wright is still resting. You'll

have to wait here"

With that, she turned away to resher duties, not even offering them a glass of water.

William's face darkened at the servant's rude treatment.

Watching the woman's retreating back, he spat in disgust and flopped onto the sofa like he owned the place,

muttering in irritation. "Mom, the Wright family sure has no respect for us. Even their servant looks down on us

But Layla was too entranced by the luxury around her to care. Her eyes shone as she took in the lavish decor of

the Wright Villa, awestruck by the wealth on display

Layla had heard plenty about the Wright family's wealth, but seeing it with her own eyes still left her

momentarily stunned.

They had such a massive estate, complete with an outdoor pool. Every ornament in the house seemed incredibly

valuable. Even the cushions on the sofa had gold-thread embroidery. Picking up a pillow, Layla traced its edges

fondly

If I could spend my later years in a place like this, I'd gladly give up a few years of my life, she thought. Once

Audrey and Noah are married, maybe I can drop a few hints to get her to bringhere...

Liam, meanwhile, didn't bother to sit. He wandered around the room, running his hands over the priceless

furniture with a look of undisguised greed.

Hearing William's complaints, Liam shrugged. "Con, William. Don't waste your tfussing over a servant.

Once Audrey marries Noah, firing her would be as easy as snapping our fingers."

William scoffed, saying no more. Spotting a bowl of fruit on the table, he grabbed a pear and bit into it, not even

bothering to perlit

Damn, even the fruit tastes swerter in a rich family's home, Liam thought to himself.

Up on the second-floor balcony, Ethan watched the group below with a faint look of disdain. What a pathetic

bunch of lowlifes, he thought.

A servant quietly approached him from behind, her voice low and disapproving. "Mr. Wright, where did these

people cfrom? They have no

Ethan turned

> thumb ring slowly, his voice chilling as he replied, "Mind your business and go make coffee for the guests".

"Yes, sar" Shur dared not say another word.

After a deep breatla, Ellian put on a practiced smile and descended the stairs. "Mrs. Harper, you're here! | had

sthings to take care of. Sorry for keeping you waiting" His tone was neutral, far from warin, but at feast it

was polite. Ethan had no oiler choice. With Noah's track record, marrying and then driving three wives to an

early grave, there was hardly anyone left willing to give their daughter's hand in marriage.

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But Lilan, being a traditional man, had always hoped his sons would settle down and lead respectable lives.

Besides, Ethan reasoned that if Noah got his thrills after marriage, it would still be preferable that he created

scandals outside.

The Harper family's greed was convenient, too. If anything happened, they'd be easy to appease

So, despite looking down on their character, Ethan had managed to show a measure of courtesy toward the

Harper family for the sake of the impending union.

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Finalizing the wedding soon would allow them to plan a grand banquet back home.

Not only could they collect plenty of gifts to sell for cash, but they'd have a reason to eventually move to the city

with Audrey.

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