ually willing to spend her manner on the kombucha, the would only purchase them occasionally when she caved to her cravings.
Gideon modded in response, making het realize that he always went along with her suggestions. Elated, Avery reso to her feet and trected over to the kombuchu stall.
Meanwhile, Gideon had ha per glued to dry as a complicated emotion continued in serial in his eyes.
Two bottles of kombucha, please, Ms. Manzana,” Avery said to Alie Manzana, the old woman manning the kombucha stall.
e had been born into a wealthy family,
He could tell that Avery was a naturally bubbly person. Her actual permality had been buried because the had been bullied Im such a long time. If she ha she would have been perfect.
Ma Manzana made the kombucha bersell. She personally watches over the fermentation process for each batch to ensure that the tea comes out right.” Avery explained after she returned with the two beverages.
xisted off the lid of one of the bottles bete handing it to Gideon. He took a sip bare nodding consumed anything that was sweet. However, he had made an exception today
response. The truth was, Gideon was very picky when it came to his food, and healy
Avery could be her happiness growing as the watched Gideon drink the beverage. In the past, she had bought the same bottle of kombucha for Marcus, but he had called it unhygienic bedoen soosing it into the trac
As for the spring tolls, she knew that Marcus had lied to her about eating them and about them being delicious. Deep down, she knew that Marcus would never accompany her to eat at th roadside stalls,
A few of her classmates were also visiting the snack alley and had spotted very while they were browsing the stalls.
Avery was stunned for a moment as she stared at the woman who had asad the question. Her name was Hailey Lane, and she was best friends with Queens and Susie Thompson from a family that had a little wealth to their name and was one of the students who had bullied Avery in the past.
although she had never got her hands dirty, she had been one of the onlookers who encouraged the others to bully Avery while she recorded the entire incident from the sidelines “How shocking! Our great campus queen is dating someone tailey laughed condescendingly as she pulled out her phone and started recording Avery and Gideon. She then sent the video the group cut that she shared with Queen and Susie.
“Everyons, look Our great campus queen has found a man to be het sugar daddy.”
The people wounding them erupted in laughter Avery was gripping her fork so tightly that her hand was turning numb while sweat began to bead on her palm.
Udon didn’t take the initiative to defend Avery this time. Instead, he just observed her, letting her decide what she wanted to do
Avery placed her fork down and rose to her feet. She looked an Halley and said, “I don’t care if you record me. However, you recorded my boyfriend as well, so want you to please delete t video. If you don’t, has team of lawyers will be contacting you to sue you for defamation of character.”
Har Her sone made it clear that she wa’y aking but ordering Hailey to delete the video
Hailey was stunned for a moment bedre she burst into boisterous laughter. She was laughing so hard that her stomach began to halt.
“What? My ears aren’t playing tricks on me, are they? you eally wery Sawyer? Have you lost your mind? What the hell are you talking about? A team of lawyers
the
Halley paused iser made to how with laughter before she continued, “think you must have read too many novels. You’re just an orphan. Where on earth will you find a tears of Lawyers?”
The group of people continued making fun of Avery without a care in the world. It was obvious that they had gotten used to bullying avery.
Gideon matched the entite scene unfold with a neutral expression. A hint of grade shed in his eyes when he valized that very didn’t know how to defend herwell.
bet you don’t know how messy her private life is, handsome, the gut herself a megar daily in her freshman year. Hal We even have a video. Would you like to see? “That’s right, het sluit Why the tall would shield your eye?”
the saped though her phose, looking for the video Avery gelling bullied during year. She then handed the device idea for him to see. Mamute, Avery was mentling from duty Me glued at Halley and serthed. “Don’t proverburd
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Meanwhile, Caleb Lowell, Marcus father, was celebrating his birthday at Lowell Mance. The entire family was in attendance, including Madison, who was going to be his future daughter–in-
“How are your marriage plans with Maree roming along, Maddie? Have you decided en when you’re going to marry him?”
Summer Heathers, Maren mother, was very fond of Madison. She was all smiles as she questioned her.
Madison turned a little bashlul. She had on plans to delay the marriage. “I’m happy in marry Marcus anytime. I’ll leave the decision up to him.”
Then what we you waiting for? Caleb asked Marcus. “Hunny up and come a date for your engagement!
Marshandtwitched when he was addressed. His mind was filled with thoughts of Avery and how he had hit her the other day
Nothing her he seemed to be in a daze, Summer called out to him again, “Marces?”
Has volem cnapped him out of his thoughts, and he hastily replied, “Yeah. I’ll inform you once we’ve decided on a date.”
Majlison looked rather upsri, gripping her fock tightly in her hand. She could tell that her position was being threatened and knew that she couldn’t allow their marriage to be delayed any
“Oh, riuat’s right. I forgot to tell you just now, but Olivia and I bumped Gideon and little miss assistant at the mall earlier.“
Marcus slammed his fark down onto the table. “Avery and Gideon?”
Displeasure was written all across Marcus face. So, Avery was still hanging around Gideon Marcus hadn’t even broken up with her yet. How dare she be involved with another man That’s right. I have no idea what Gideon is thinking. As Gramsville’s golden helt and someone who’s worth a fortune, why would he want to marry an orphan?” Madison wondered aloud in a callous tone.
She continued, “We even tried to introduce someone to avery, but it seems that her wild heart cannot be tamed that easily.”
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Marnes‘ face was twased into an ugly expression. He bolted to his feet and shouted, “adeon wants to marry Avery? That’s not possible!”
Madison’s fingers nedaround her fork She kept a tight leash on her emotions and said, “Gideon brought Avery to the mall today and bought many luxurious goods for her
The only thing that this type of woman cares about is money.” Summer chimed in with a disgusted tone. “They only have eyes for luxurious items like branded handbags and the libr. How
mner’s woods Hew right over Marcus head as his heart was gripped with panic. How could Gideon possibly marry Avery? Had he forgotten his and Avery’s background?
At that moment, Mindy ran through the door while waving her phone in her hand, intentionally causing a scene to catch Marcus attention while she gasped with Madison “huse just meet this video to thr. Avery is hanging around the snack alley near the university with a man! Do you have any idea who he could be?”
Marcus‘ expression twisted in annoyance as he unaded the phone out of Mindy’s hand. When he looked at the screen, he was greeted with a video of Avery and Gideon sharing a plate of spring rolls
Who recorded this video, and when did they filmit Marcus demanded, clearly panicked. “Where is this place?”
Marcus was so flustered that he didn’t care that Madison was right in front of him
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Caleb and bommer hud matching bewild and looks on their faces, wondering what age in Marcus that make him so panickard.
On the other hand, Madison’s hand was trembling from her tightly she was pipping for a woman’s intuition was very could tell that Marcus had feelings for Amry,
Meanwhile, in the unach alley, Avery glared at Hailey and the other people who were egging her on
“You’re so good–looking, fundose. What do you can use is het Itailey Brased Gideon
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The only thing that Hailey knew here to do as a son was to threaten Avery with the kson and photos of her bullying every day.
Avery was beyond furious. Her eyes were Hoochhot, but she kept her headden and stayed quiet. Since Gideon wasn’t clarifying their relationship, she didn’t dare to use his authority against Haley and the others.
“Is your father Mr.Lane from Seaspirit Corporation?” Gideon asked
Hailey nodded proudly That’s right. Dad is
Gideon the aft before she could continue. “Your father must be rather unimpressive if he has a daughter as stupid as you. I think it’s about time for him to get fired
He called Frank next “Bring the lawyers over. Oh, and call the police as well.”
Hailey was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding what Gideon pint,
Gideon waved his phone at her. It’s hard to believe someone could be as stupid as y
Las you are. But I do have to thank you for preserving the evidence for the bullyingcase from four years ago in
He addered Frank to search for evidence that was related in Avery’s bullying case. He planned to use the video Hailey sent to him as evidence, but he didn’t expect has to be foolish enough to deliver all the evidence to him on a silver platter.
Avery stated at Gideon, stunned. It took her a long time before she managed to regain her composure.
“You… What are you talking about?” Panic was building rapidly within Hailey,
she took a few eps backward and tried to make an for it, but was stopped in her tracks by Gideon’s drives, Dorian River. he was a big and barly man who could single–handedly defeat ten men by himself. After all, he wasn’t just ideon’s personal driver, but also his bodyguard.
“Avery, have you gone mad? You know what the consequences are for getting on my bad sided Hailey tied to look at Avery, threatening her. Tell him to stay out of our business!” Avery didn’t respond to her throat and continued staring at Gideon.
He coased her into sining down before saying, “I’ll handle this, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. The food is getting cold. Go ahead and it. It’ll be a shame to be such delicious spring rolls to waste.
Avery lowered her head and took a lite of the spring rolls.
Her eyes started to redden, though she couldn’t tell if it was because of the steam wafting from the rolls for some other reason. Her nose stung, and she was suddenly overwhelmed with the urge topy, but she was warried that Gideon would make fun of her if she let her tears fall.
lot in her heart. Despite the
The bullying case from four years ago had always been Avery’s greatest nightmare. The trauma from the incident was so terrible that it had formed a tight lo many years that passed since then, Marcus had never once tried to speak up in her defense.
However, Gideon had done so. Even though he was just her contractual asband and bous, he was willing to help her out
“You’re dead meat, Avery!” Halley shouted
was still trying to make a break for it with her group of friends, but Dorian and the other bodyguards contined to block their path, keeping them trapped in place.. Indulated, Hailey pulled out her phone and dialed a number “Susie, hurry and bring reinforcements with you to where we are. That bitch, Avery, brought a man with her to surround and trap us here!!
Avery litted they head and shot a nervous glance at Gide Sinte Hailey had curated Susie, there was no doubt that Susie would contact Mindy as well.
Haney was easy to deal with when she was aloe since her family lackandwas far beat idea’s. However, there was no telling it the Lowells would stir up trouble for Gideon if they
bar Oldste appeared to be completely untered by the possible turnal in “Is there anything else you would like to eat?” he asked avery in a casual tone
the shook her head in response. Avery was obedient by natute, and her appearance marched loo prosonality. When she was quiet, she looked even more obedient than usual, which made hey peasy target in bullying
Gideon Mated at Avery in a long moment before he finally said, “it’s goal that they’ve all rounding now. It a
“dideon, why are you helping me Avery asked in a small votes
by all intents and purposes, thin was no reason for him to get involved with Avery’s
It saves me the trouble of having to smoke them out one after
“Is our marriage certificate post a piece of paper to you? Go and her question with a question of his own, looking at very like she had just said something strange
At the end of the day, she was still has wide. Their was no way that he would just allow others to bully her as they pleased.
Avery was stunned for a long the upon hearing his words. Her eyes had reddened once mate when the lowered her head, mumbling, “Thank you”
She was immensely that was such a good loss, coming to the conclusion that he must at Langston’s plays just as well as betrated has
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wwwn‘ long before Sule arrived, bringing a few scions along with her
Zack had been arrested, and these people by Susie’s side were his gang of misfits Pack in the day, they were involved in bullying Avery
These scions were nothing special Naturally, they never had the chance to participate in the gatherings of major business figures, and thus, they did not know Gideon Suste didn’t recognize
As for one wana major figure in Gramsville, so he rely knew a four people in Heisenville.
“You’re going overboard Avery Do you think you’re tough just because you’ve got a man with you now?”
Susia and her gig of closed their sports cars loudly as they sped into the snack alley.
Cari weren’t allowed to enter the alley. The fact that they could drive in regardless meant that they were of some standing
The track alley was packed with people. They all crowded around to see what was happening
“How laughable! Do you even know who we are? Tou’re picking a fight with us in Heisevalle! You must be blind! What a waste of those good looks of yours.”
Halley suddenly became mos sarcastic and stood behind Susie, scoffing “Susie, he filed away my videos of the school bullying four years ago and made a report to the police.”
Susie furrowed her brow and turned to Gideon. “Tim warning you, young man you don’t want to get on our bad side. I’ll let you off the hook since you’re handsome. Delete the videos and have a drink with us, and we’ll call it water under the brider.”
Avery was shocked. How stupid was Sunle to even ask Gideon to drink with her sorally?
Pastel Get your filthy hands off him,” Avery said angry, standing in front of Gideon to block Susie. To think Susie would my in mess with Gideon like that
Saste scoffed and raised a hand to hir Avery. However, Avery grabbed Susie’s hand and struck her back
Avery clenched her fists tightly as her breathing became ragged. Perhaps it was bereiden was behind her that gave her the guts to act like this. Meanwhile, Gideon’s gaze never left Avery. His lips curled upward
Susie grabbed her face in shock and glared at Avery. “How dare you hit me?”
The man beside Avery scowled and raised a leg tok her. “Do you have a death wish-
But his kick never landed, and he himself or kicked a good distance away by Gideon, who stood up and hold Avery in his arms,
The other scrolled up their serves and were about how down, but Dorian and Bobble Garner, Gideon’s bodyguard, easily tossed them aside.
At that moment someone yelled. “It’s the police!”
Frank had arrived and wisely, brought Cooper with him. He knew Cooper wouldn’t let these people off easily
“Detain them all!” Cooper called out. “Every one of you ill–bred tulians needs to be reeducated by the law!” Despite that, the soond were still raging “Avery,how dare you?”
Gedeon spoke up as he handed the evidence to Cooper officer Quinlan, all the evidence of very bineb the case be progeted Make sure carry last one of these people is punished!
of Avery being bullied four years ago is right here. We’d like to make a new report and request that
“Oh, this woman as well. She’s violated the portrait rights of my wife and me. Please have the lawyer handle it,” Gideon added as he looked at the Lawyer, who nodded.
Cooper looked at Gideon in shock. He turned to look at Amery. “Wile?”
Kerry past nodded by
Cooper wanted to ask ince, but hield his operate oving Gidon. As of now, it seemed like Gideon was treating Avery well.
“Where’s nothing you’ll get out of making enemies of us, very!” Susispelled. “The person behind the school bullying four years ago was Mindy Lowell. I’d like to see you try to put her
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At that moment, Marcus arrived, too, with Madison and Mindy behind him.
Madison had always wanted to use the orphanage to threaten very into signing a letter of understanding to lighten Zack’s sentence, 50, the followed along to see what had happened and lind an opportunity to speak to AWIT.
Mindy) Merry’s lost it She’s titing another police report to reinvestigate Mascus wouldn’t just sit and watch as his sister gets thrown in prison
school bullying case from four years ago!” Susie regained her courage upon seeing Marrus and Mindy. After all,
“Avery, what are you doing now?” Marcus asked. He walked over to look at Avery with a pained expression. “If something’s the matter, just tell me!‘ handle it for you, so there’s no need
to make matters worse like this!”
Gideon calm looked at Marcus and polled Avery into his arms “Mr. Lowell, I don’t think my wife’s business has anything to do with you.
“Gideon!” Marcus shouted while glaring at him. “I told you, she’s my woman.
Gideon laughed mockingly. “Thein, do you two have one of these, too!”
Cileun gingerly pulled out their marriage certificate from his pocket. Marcus‘ expression turned terribly dark at the sight of it.
Avery was shocked by Gideon as well. To think that he would carry their marriage certificate with him.
