I, the Villain - Vol. 1
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Chapter 9
Before he could refuse, Susanna Wade happily walked out of the bedroom.
Lucas Grey was nearly in tears and quickly climbed out of bed.
Just as he was fretting over how to change his mom’s mind, his phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Yelena Miller.
Why was this woman calling him?
He was the villain on Rose White’s route. Logically speaking, there shouldn’t be any interaction with Yelena Miller.
But she was a female lead after all. Lucas Grey didn’t dare to take it lightly and could only brace himself to answer.
“Young Master Grey, there were some issues during my father’s birthday banquet last night. I wasn’t able to host you properly. I’d like to make up for it with a private lunch today. Are you free?”
Huh?
What was there to make up for?
Without thinking, Lucas Grey immediately declined. “Sorry, Miss Miller. I’ve got something going on this afternoon. I won’t be able to make it.”
“I see. I heard your father is currently seeking a partnership with Starlight Group. I was planning to help make the connection. But since you’re busy, never mind.”
“Wait a second!”
Starlight Group? Wasn’t that the multinational corporation his dad had been trying to connect with for three years?
And Yelena Miller had that kind of contact?
It looked like she had put real effort into arranging this lunch, even preparing such bait.
What was she really after?
Lucas Grey hesitated again and again but eventually agreed.
It was just a private lunch. It wouldn’t affect the main storyline. It should be fine.
After comforting himself a little, he drove to the restaurant address Yelena Miller had given him and arrived at the parking lot.
The moment he stepped out of the car, he saw David Fox striding into the restaurant.
Fuck!
Lucas Grey immediately crouched down to hide.
Why was the Dragon King male lead here?
According to the original novel, the Dragon King wasn’t supposed to show up until the engagement banquet. He should have been staying at the villa training during these days.
Could it be that Yelena Miller had pulled a trick and invited both him and David Fox?
That seemed unlikely.
He and Yelena Miller had no grudge. Why would she set him up?
Thinking this through, Lucas Grey calmed down a bit. Still, he called Yelena Miller to ask what was going on.
But just as the call went through, a ringtone rang out behind him.
He quickly turned around and saw Yelena Miller standing right there behind him.
Lucas Grey jumped like a startled bird and took a step back. Once he realized it was her, he let out a speechless sigh. “Why were you standing behind me without saying anything?”
In fact, Yelena Miller had been there for a while.
She had deliberately stayed hidden to run a test.
A test to see how she was able to hear his thoughts and what the trigger was.
Now she was certain. To hear his thoughts, she had to be within close proximity.
The range was roughly ten meters.
But her expression showed nothing. She simply looked innocent and said, “Why does it seem like you’re scared of me, Young Master Grey?”
Lucas Grey let out an awkward laugh. “What would I be scared of?”
[Obviously I’m scared! David Fox has a ton of women, and you’re the craftiest one of all. The original novel is over five million words long, and you managed to string him along for every single one of them.]
[Even a ten-year fishing master couldn’t compare to you.]
[You had David Fox, the ultra-alpha male, wrapped around your finger. What chance does a small-fry villain like me have?]
“So, uh, Miss Miller, you didn’t invite anyone else to this lunch, did you? I think I just saw David Fox walk inside.”
“That’s just a coincidence,” Yelena Miller replied with a faint smile. Her eyes were like a spring breeze. “Don’t worry. I only invited you.”
That was a relief.
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