Semua Bab My Invincible Husband Has Returned: Bab 2001 - Bab 2010

Cindy glared at Cheryl, her eyes rolling so hard they could have touched the sky.Spoiled rich girls like Cheryl, prancing around like they're the queen of the world, were revolting!Cheryl and Yafe were both taken aback when they heard that, staring at Celena with shock written all over their faces. They blurted out together, "What are you talking about? Celena, you've got your own company?"Yafe caught on in a flash, his face twisting with rage as he glared daggers at Celena and hissed, "Well, look at you, Celena! That explains the new attitude, thinking you can just walk away from the Stone family. You've been busy setting up your gig, trying to poach our clients, right?"So, you're here to cozy up to Mr. Black for a deal too, I see. Pfft! Take a good look at yourself. You start a little company, and so what? For a major deal like this, who's going to gamble on a greenhorn outfit like yours?"Cheryl's face darkened as she fixed Celena with a piercing stare, her laughter sharp a

Ever since Celena came back to the Stone family, she threw herself into the family business, tirelessly working her fingers to the bone. She always put the Stone family first, often at the expense of her relationship with Liam.Celena felt the sting of the Stone family's cold treatment, especially with Yafe and Cheryl's biting words still echoing in her ears, sparking a fire of anger within her. However, she knew better than to let her temper show, that would only egg them on. The best way to handle their kind was to simply ignore them.Seeing Cindy stand up for her, though, warmed Celena's heart. She could not help but smile at Cindy's feisty demeanor. "Let it go," Celena advised gently. "We're here to see Mr. Black about a potential partnership, not to get into a spat that could spoil his impression of us."Cindy's fury cooled a bit with Celena's words, and her eyes shone with even greater respect. She gazed at Celena with the wide-eyed admiration of a true fan. "Wow, Ms. Stone, y

"Honey?"Celena was taken aback to see Liam there, her face a picture of astonishment. "What brings you here?"Liam grinned. "Just looking out for you. Didn't want some rabid dog to take a bite.""Who are you calling rabid?"Cheryl's face went red with rage, her glare scorching as she raised her voice at Liam.Unruffled, Liam replied calmly, "If the shoe fits what was that you said? My wife can't get through the hotel doors?"Cheryl let out a derisive snort, her gaze dripping with scorn as she sneered at Celena. "Seriously? Do you think you can rub shoulders with Mr. Black just because Celena's got a little start-up? You think that puts you in Drunham City's high society?"She laughed mockingly. "You're a joke! Without the Stone family, you're less than nothing. What makes you think you can come here and shout at me?"Liam's face was a mask of calm as he retorted, "We'll see about that. If you're so sure, let's bet on whether my wife can walk into that hotel and walk out with M

The staff member gave a firm nod and said, "Yes, Ms. Stone, you're the one. Our CEO is upstairs waiting for you. I'll escort you to him now."Celena was still reeling, turning to Liam with wide eyes, "Honey, what's happening?"Liam just smiled, gave a reassuring nod, and took the crumpled water bottle from Celena's grasp, nudging her gently forward.Cindy was beside herself with excitement, giving Celena's arm a quick tug. "Come on, Ms. Stone, let's not keep Mr. Black waiting. He's up there waiting just for you."As she spoke, Cindy cast a smug look over at Cheryl and Yafe, a clear echo of Cheryl's earlier show-offy taunts.Her eyes all but spelled it out: 'You might have waltzed in with an invite, but my boss? She's got the VIP treatment with a personal summons.'Cindy's jab hit a nerve, leaving Cheryl and Yafe seething, their faces contorting with anger.Cheryl was practically grinding her teeth, her face turning a sickly shade of green as she watched Celena stride into the ho

Cheryl froze at the suggestion, her response automatic and skeptical, "That's absurd! Liam's not the big shot at Pendragon anymore. He's not even a blip on the official radar, definitely rubbing some VIPs the wrong way. How could he possibly-"The more Cheryl mulled it over, the less sense it made. She pressed on, "Dad, remember, Mr. Black's an international player with the Wendell Family's muscle behind him. Liam's just Joe Average now. Even if he still called the shots at Pendragon, there's no way they'd just hand Celena the deal!"Cheryl's gaze swept over Drunham City's elite entrepreneurs fawning over Celena, and it nearly sent her through the roof!Those admiring glances should have been hers. What gave Celena the right to snatch what was hers?After her outburst, Cheryl awaited Yafe's response, but silence hung in the air. Turning to him, she caught Yafe's icy stare locked on Celena, soon melting into a smile that hinted at deeper schemes.Cheryl's face twisted in annoyance