Mr. CEO's Ex-Wife: A Cunning Comeback-Chapter 61 - : Is It Fun To Trick Me?

"What?"

Daniel almost believed her.

He thought she was going to reveal her true identity.

But when he saw her smile, he realized she had done it on purpose.

"Mr. Wilson, I'm sure you've heard the phrase 'love me, love my dog.' I've realized I'm starting to like you recently. So, I'm also looking into the matter you're investigating. I don't think that's a bad thing."

"Chantelle, you're really a sly woman."

"Mr. Wilson, you're too humble. I'm not as sly as you. Felix doesn't have a daughter, right?"

Chantelle's arm hurt badly. She instinctively pressed the wound but kept her face calm.

Daniel looked at her without responding.

But Chantelle had already figured everything out.

"Is it fun to trick me?"

Chantelle realized something was wrong. It turned out to be Daniel's trap.

She wondered when she had fallen into it—whether it was this time or back at the bar.

Chantelle was angry. She walked toward the surface while holding her arm.

She didn't notice how pale she had become from the pain in her wound.

There was a staircase leading from the underground pathway to the surface.

Chantelle wobbled up the stairs, exhausted, having only made it one-third of the way.

As she began to faint, she felt her legs being lifted. She looked up and saw the man carrying her.

She wanted to ask him to let go, but no words came out.

"Chantelle? Chantelle!" Daniel called out when he felt her losing consciousness.

He quickly ran to the hospital, carrying her in his arms.

****

Meanwhile, at a bungalow located in Fifth Ring Road's Hundred Acre Garden...

Kate had been showering in her bathroom ever since Ruby picked her up.

Even after multiple showers, she could still smell the sewage—disgusting and unbearable.

Kate felt terrified as she remembered the car that disappeared after speeding toward her.

She wondered if it had been some kind of paranormal encounter.

Maybe the old man from the Wilson family or Chantelle was seeking revenge.

The thought gave Kate goosebumps.

She was so scared that she didn't want to stay in the bathroom anymore, so she quickly rushed out, wrapped in a towel.

As Kate stepped out of the bathroom, she screamed when she saw James in his underwear.

"Scoundrel, get out!"

Furious, Kate grabbed a shampoo bottle and threw it at James.

Then, she felt a chill. Her towel slipped off, leaving her exposed in front of him.

James was stunned at first, but when the shampoo bottle hit him, his anger quickly faded. His eyes landed on Kate's body.

"What are you looking at? Keep staring, and I'll gouge out your eyes!"

Kate felt James' stare and quickly grabbed the towel to cover herself.

"Heh, I thought Ms. Kate's body was precious. Looks like I get to see it for free."

James eyed Kate's body, teasing her.

"Get out!"

"Come on, Ms. Kate. This is my house. You're the one who should leave. Get out now!"

"How dare you!"

"You don't need to cover up. Your body isn't as nice as Ruby's. Do you really think I'd be interested in you?"

"James, you're such a jerk!"

Slap!

Kate was stunned by the slap. She couldn't believe it.

"I'll break your leg if you dare insult me again! Don't even think about seducing me with your naked body! I have my own principles, unlike you! Are you done showering? If you are, get out! I'm not finished yet!"

James threw Kate out of the bathroom.

Filled with rage and feeling humiliated, Kate was deeply upset.

She was supposed to be the most respected woman in Easthan, yet here she was, being bullied by this man.

As she imagined rushing back into the bathroom and stabbing James, the bathroom door suddenly opened.

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When Kate saw James walking out, she froze, perhaps feeling guilty.

"Don't block my way! Get lost!" James kicked Kate before she could even scold him.

"How dare you assault me! Aren't you afraid I'll tell my mother? What do you think she'll do if I tell her you're interested in me?" Kate glared at James, trying to get back at him. She even mentioned Ruby.

James paused when he heard her words.

Then, he started laughing.

"Ms. Kate, good idea. Go ahead. I'll be waiting. Let's see who your mother will believe."

Kate was surprised by how calm and relaxed James was. She couldn't understand how this ugly man with no future had the confidence to think Ruby would believe him over her.

James walked up to Kate, wearing a low and threatening voice.

"Let me warn you, brat. I like your mother. Unfortunately, you're not my child. I won't let you cause trouble on my territory. If you want to stay here, be obedient. Otherwise, you can leave right now!"

Kate felt a chill of fear. She instinctively leaned back into the corner. She tried to punch him, but James caught her wrist.

"You better save your strength. Otherwise, you might not even get to eat!"

James shook Kate's hand off and walked away casually.

Kate sighed in relief when she saw him leaving. But before she could fully catch her breath, James returned.

"Nothing about you is real. Do you really think someone like you could marry into a rich family? Is daydreaming a trend now?"

Kate trembled in anger when she looked at him.

"James, you're such a jerk!" Kate yelled angrily.

"You don't need to know if I'm a jerk or not. I just need your mother to know that. Go put on some clothes. If you get sick and die, no one will take care of you!" James said with malice.

Every word he spoke crushed Kate's dignity.

When she saw him walk away, Kate collapsed to the floor and passed out.

****

When Chantelle woke up, she found herself in Western Hill Villa.

She glanced at her wrist and saw that the bandage had been replaced.

The anesthesia had likely eased the pain. As she sat up, she stared at the bandage, recognizing the technique.

It looked exactly like the one she had earlier that morning.

Had Daniel taken her back to the lab?

The thought confused her, and she struggled to figure out what had happened while she was unconscious.

"Ms. Chantelle, you're finally awake!"

Russell's voice pulled her from her thoughts.