Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 160 - 149: Agreed

p.m.

Laura Quincy was not finished with work yet, so she sent a text to Twinkle: I might need another half hour to get off work. How about you pick a place, and I’ll go directly after I’m done?

The reply came quickly: Sure! It’s been ages since I tasted Aunt Genevieve’s cooking, let’s meet at ’The Starry Clearing’!

Although she’d only been there once, Laura had a lasting impression of ’The Starry Clearing’, not only because of its unique and cozy decor, but also because of that intriguing landlady who had both a charming and artistic aura...

Such a woman might not have the most exquisite features, but she was unforgettable, exuding a natural elegance, with every gesture full of allure and grace.

Standing there, she’d strike you as an artsy type, seamlessly blending these two qualities within her...

Hmm.

With one simple reply, she agreed.

Though just a small eatery, every dish there was memorable. Twinkle hadn’t realized he’d been there before, and figured the one replying to the text was that damned man!

Justin Hawthorne pressed his head against the man’s side, "Daddy, what did she say? Did she agree?"

Jason Hawthorne looked up, tousling his son’s fluffy hair, "You have a knack for handling things."

Justin proudly lifted his chin, "Of course!"

On the way, Jason was still mulling over last night’s dinner incident. He was sure Laura was quite angry and anticipated she’d ignore him when they met.

The Starry Clearing.

Laura had just reached the door when she spotted Genevieve standing stylishly at the bar, chatting happily with a man. They both seemed to be discussing something delightful...

She was about to greet them but hesitated, thinking maybe they wouldn’t remember her.

Unexpectedly—

"Laura!"

Genevieve called out her name accurately, then, with a full smile, turned to the man in front of her, "Excuse me!"

With that, she walked toward Laura.

"Jason and Twinkle are already here, I’ll take you over."

Laura diverted her gaze, noting that the man wasn’t Twinkle’s second uncle. When she’d been here before, she had seen Genevieve and Twinkle’s second uncle acting quite intimate. Could it have been just her imagination?

Oh well... other people’s affairs had nothing to do with her.

She couldn’t even sort out her own matters...

Smiling, she said, "Thanks, Genevieve."

Genevieve glanced at her, her smile warm, "You should come by more often."

Laura nodded.

Every private room here seemed different, with distinct and tasteful decor that made dining feel like an enjoyable experience.

Laura noticed that it wasn’t just Jason and his son in the private room; Twinkle’s second uncle was also there.

Justin, seeing Laura, joyfully dashed over, "Sister."

Genevieve couldn’t help but playfully jest, "Oh my! Twinkle, if you call Laura ’Sister’, then aren’t I of a higher generation? How do we sort this out?"

Justin earnestly corrected, "Sister is just a title."

Silas Sutton handed over the ordered menu to Genevieve. She lifted the curtain, instructing the server, "Let the kitchen know these are my special guests."

The server nodded in acknowledgment.

Justin urged cutely, "Aunt Genevieve, come sit with us!"

Genevieve brushed aside a stray lock of hair from her forehead, "She’s the sister, I’m the aunt, I won’t stay. There are many guests outside for me to attend to, I’ll come later."

With that, she swayed her hips and sashayed away gracefully.

After she left, the atmosphere became slightly awkward...

No one spoke first.

Silas was dragged here today by his friend but was happy to come. Initially, he came to lighten the mood, but upon arrival, he saw Genevieve laughing with another man; now she’d gone to attend to others...

He couldn’t help but feel a bit uncomfortable.

Being just a child, Justin couldn’t understand adult thoughts and happily chattered away with Laura.

So much so that during the entire meal, Laura didn’t even glance at Jason Hawthorne, only interacting with Justin...

This left Jason feeling quite frustrated; when a woman decides to be heartless, she could be even more so than a man...

With no other choice, after dinner, Jason gave Silas a look to take Twinkle out to play. Only then would he have some time alone with Laura.

He felt it was necessary to clear up the events of last night.

"Laura, about last night I..."

Jason Hawthorne was interrupted by Laura Quincy before he could finish speaking, "I don’t want to talk about last night’s events. Once words are spoken, they are as irreversible as spilled water!"

"Additionally, I want back the agreement you signed with my stepmother back then. Since I am the main party in the agreement, I have the right to reclaim it all!"

Laura’s tone was firm and resolute. She no longer wanted to harbor any hope for the man in front of her. Only by severing all emotions could she become invulnerable.

Jason Hawthorne was taken aback, "Of course, I will give you the agreement papers. I will also help you get back the five million your stepmother owes you. The events of that year were my fault..."

Laura impatiently interjected, "Can you stab someone and then turn around to apologize? Do you think that would help?"

Jason Hawthorne’s face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot, "..."

Laura continued, "I want the agreement documents now."

Jason Hawthorne hesitated for a while, "The agreement documents are not with me."

Laura glared at him, "I believe Mason Cross has everything. You should call him now, and it should be delivered soon!"

Jason Hawthorne frowned, "Laura, let me handle this matter. You don’t need to get involved."

Laura replied coldly, "Don’t call me Laura! That name makes me disgusted!"

Jason Hawthorne’s expression was stiff, "Last night, I was just temporarily angry..."

Laura wanted nothing to do with his explanation, "Enough! Does this amuse you, Jason Hawthorne? Do you think I’m your puppet? You humor me when you’re happy, and when you’re not, you use all sorts of venomous words against me, thinking that smoothing things over later will please me?"

Jason Hawthorne’s frown formed a deep line, "I never considered you a puppet. I really didn’t mean what I said last night; I just really mind you being with other men."

It was his first time apologizing to a woman, making him sound particularly sincere. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

But Laura wasn’t having it, scoffing coldly, "Well, thank you so much, Fourth Young Master Hawthorne, for your favor. I really can’t afford to climb that high. I have no other wishes, just that you stay away from me!"

Jason Hawthorne’s brows were tightly knitted together, "Laura, why can’t you listen to my explanation..."

Laura coldly sneered, "Sorry! I really don’t want to hear it! There’s nothing left to say between us."

Her words were sharp and decisive, not wanting any further entanglements with Jason Hawthorne. Such a man was too dangerous; once in love, it would be a point of no return.

His world had too many unknown uncertainties for her. She once thought she had found happiness, only to realize it was a grand lie...

A dismissive laugh!

Life was quite fair to her, after all.

At the same time.

Stella Jennings received a call from her private investigator, "Miss Jennings, we just got the latest news that Laura Quincy went to ’The Starry Clearing’ for a meal."

Stella Jennings was astonished, "What? Are you sure it’s ’The Starry Clearing’?"

The other party nodded, "I’m positive. Our people even got a photo of her going in; I can send it to you now."

Stella Jennings bit her lip, "Did you capture anyone else?"

The other party shook their head, "No, it’s likely the person she met or has already arrived, but it’s not the Fourth Young Master..."

Stella Jennings was still a bit puzzled, "What about the Fourth Young Master’s car? Was that captured?"

The other party shook their head, "Even though ’The Starry Clearing’ is a small shop, its parking lot is very secretive, and we couldn’t capture it."

Stella Jennings said no more; she knew well the mystery surrounding "The Starry Clearing." Genevieve owned the place, and even Jason Hawthorne would call her "Mrs. Vaughn," which suggested how distinguished the guests she hosted were...

If Laura Quincy wasn’t brought there by Jason Hawthorne, how could she possibly know Genevieve?

So, she decided to go see for herself!

She had previously pleaded with Jason Hawthorne to take her there, but he refused her every time...

Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but clench her fists.

In the private room.

The tension between Laura Quincy and Jason Hawthorne remained intense. Laura no longer had any fantasies about the man in front of her.

She felt ready to leave after their talk, but Jason Hawthorne blocked her exit, "Laura..."

Laura’s face was full of disdain, "Stop disgusting me, will you?"

With that, she pushed him away and stormed out.

She didn’t want to stay a second longer!

Jason Hawthorne’s eyes were full of hurt. He then took out his phone and called Assistant Cross, "Has the Turner Family made any moves recently? The previous plan can be implemented."

Mason Cross nodded knowingly, "I’ll closely monitor the Turners’ movements. Boss, are you saying to act now?"

Jason Hawthorne frowned, "Yes."

Without his help, Laura couldn’t possibly get back the five million, and even if she didn’t want him to meddle entirely, he’d make sure she did.

To him, Laura was his woman, and his woman would not be bullied by others!