Favo Novel
Chapter 132
Chapter 132
Chapter 132 Love Rival
Nathamel felt a chill run down his spine as he caught Alexander’s lingering gaze on Freya Instinctively, he reached for Freya’s hand, subtly guiding her behind him.
Even though Alexander’s supporters had pledged their allegiance to him, a few still trembled in fear upon. crossing paths with Nathaniel.
The atmosphere was palpably tense.
Taking the lead, Alexander initiated a conversation. He stepped forward, extending his hand towards Nathaniel, and greeted him with a smile, “What a pleasant surprise, Mr. Morgan. How many years has it been since our last encounter?
Their previous meeting had taken place
by five years ago. Back then, Alexander was a novice, determined to become a lawyer who clued justice. He hailed from a Buranda consortium, his father was a Truenian, and his mother was a local noblewoman.
When Lloyds found himself at odds with Nathaniel’s Godfather, he summoned Nathaniel.
Nathaniel had a face–off with Lloyds at that time. They even dispatched an assassin to eliminate Nathaniel.
Abigail took a bullet for him, and Nathaniel was forever indebted to her.
The outcome was predictable. How could a privileged boy like Alexander compete with someone like Nathaniel One had spent most of his life in academia, while the other was a seasoned street survivor.
Fast forward five years, Alexander abandoned his legal career and returned to Sacville. Once again, he found himself dealing with Nathaniel, but this time the battlefield was Saeville.
Nathaniel stared at the outstretched hand before him, showing no inclination to shake it.
He merely flashed a gentle grin and said, “I heard Mr. Lloyd was once a lawyer. What prompted you to switch careers? Isn’t it always better to stay true to your original aspirations? When did you arrive in Saeville? I’ll arrange a dinner in your honor. However, I must excuse myself now; I have some pressing matters to attend to.”
His response was a metaphorical slap in Alexander’s face.
Alexander’s composure began to falter as he slowly retracted his hand. His gaze then shifted to Freya.
Freya could feel his pointed gaze and her brows furrowed slightly. She had a sinking feeling about this.
As expected, Alexander turned to her with a smile and asked, “Ms. Gomez, do you also dine here?”
Freya nearly blurted out, Are you blind? Can’t you see?
Alexander chuckled softly and said, “I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Gomez previously, and we got along quite well. I wonder if Ms. Gomez would be kind enough to share her number, so I could invite her for dinner sometime?”
She could feel the icy aura emanating from Nathaniel,
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Alexander’s advances repulsed Freya. It was a dispute between the two men, but he insisted on dragging
her into it.
She lifted her head and smiled, saying, “I’m sorry, but I don’t believe we’re that close. I’d rather not share my number with you
Alexander’s smile widened, but his eyes grew colder. He began to close in on Freya.
Nathaniel’s expression
prepared to confront Alexander.
“A woman has the power to alter your mood?” Alexander murmured.
Then he raised his voice again, saying, “Mr. Morgan, you wouldn’t mind if I had a private chat with Ms. Gomez, would you?”
Nathaniel’s brows furrowed tightly. If it weren’t for the fact that they were in public and surrounded by people from different social circles, he would have punched Alexander.
Cornered by Alexander’s relentless push, Nathaniel had no choice but to reluctantly step aside.
Freya was suddenly left exposed to Alexander.
Alexander was tall, roughly the same height as Nathaniel, but in contrast to Nathaniel’s robust build, he was thin and frail
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