Chapter 17 How Could This Happen
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This cake shop was a long–standing institution in Hepham, particularly popular among socialites. Nevertheless, there was a limited number of cakes available every day.
Ever since she was a child, Minerva had a fondness for cakes. Her mother would often bring her here to buy them, turning into one of her most wonderful memories
Now, it had been a decade since she last visited this place.
She let out a sigh. A decade had passed, and so much had happened. Her life had undergone massive transformations. Yet the dessert shop remained right there, unchanging.
However, it was uncertain if the taste had undergone any changes.
Minerva hastily got out of the car, her heart pounding with anticipation. She was desperate to see if the shop had changed at all. She was on a quest to unearth some memories of her mother in this cake shop.
Zevan watched her get out of the car.
Initially, he had no intention of joining her, but when she mentioned that the cake shop held memories of her and her mother, he thought he would go take a look.
Of course, there was another reason. He was somewhat concerned about her safety when she went into the shop alone. After all, an assassin might strike.
With these thoughts in mind, he stepped out of the car, signaling the driver to stay put. Even then, he believed that his decision to hide his true identity from the world after becoming the mafia boss was the right choice.
For instance, he could freely enter and exit any store just like any ordinary person.
Of course, he still had to remain vigilant, constantly scanning his surroundings for any lurking assassins.
With that, he strode into the cake shop.
Coincidentally, Emilia was also at this cake shop, along with her best friend, Paige Kramer,
Paige grabbed Emilia’s arm. “Emilia, did you just say Minerva was seducing other men? Is it really true? Didn’t she just marry… that guy?”
Emilia scoffed, “Regardless of the circumstances, she’s nothing but a disgusting b*tch. My mother despises her, and so do I! If it wasn’t for the fear of implicating my parents, I would’ve long exposed her seductive antics to those at Twilight Villa.”
Such matters require solid evidence. Otherwise, they might punish the rumor spreader.”
Emilia said, “Absolutely! Once my mom secures solid proof, the folks at Twilight Villa will certainly not let Minerva off the hook. I pray she meets a gruesome end…”
At that moment, a familiar voice resonated by her ear. “Excuse me, sir, I’ll have a cake.”
This voice… it’s Minerva.
Emilia widened her eyes in disbelief, turning her head. She thought her eyes were playing tricks on her when she saw
Minerva inside.
What’s going on? Shouldn’t she be in my house where my mom will catch her in a compromising situation, followed by my uncle accusing her of seduction? How is this possibler
“What are you doing here?” Emilia found it hard to believe. Could it be that Mour’s plan has failed! But why didn’t she call to tell me?
“Why can’t I be here?” Minerva looked at Emilia with a smug expression on her face. She thought that Hazel and her daughter were fools to assume that she was easy to bully.
Emilia frantically pulled out her phone, intending to call her mother to find out what had happened.
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Chapter 17 How Could This Happen
Good heavens, this man is incredibly handsome.
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Paige was utterly spellbound. She discreetly tugged Emilia’s sleeve, suggesting. “Emilia, let’s deal with Minerva later. This man who just walked into the shop, don’t you think he’s quite the specimen?”
He was exceptionally handsome, exuding an undeniable aura of aristocracy.
Emilia had never encountered such a strikingly handsome man before. Simply by looking at his face, she had already fallen deeply in love with him.
Her heart fluttered, and she realized it was love at first sight.
She assumed that this man was also in the store to buy a cake. However, to her surprise, he ended up walking over to Minerva.
What’s going on?
At that moment, Paige whispered again, “Emilia, it seems like… this man knows Minerva. He can’t possibly be your family’s bodyguard, can he? Could he be… a member of the mafia?”
