Devilish secretary - Chapter 182

Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Lilith Vs.

Grandma Bria (2) Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Lilith Vs.

Grandma Bria (2) “I don’t like you,” Grandma Bria spat, her wrinkled face twisting in disgust.

Lilith didn’t even blink.

Instead, she smirked and winked.

“Feeling is mutual, Granny.” “Hmph!” The old woman’s nostrils flared as she sat up straighter, her cane tapping against the floor in irritation.

Then, with a sharp breath, she leaned forward and finally dropped her so-called ‘offer.’ “I’ll give you two million if you leave my grandson.” Lilith raised an eyebrow.

Then, she made a face-one of pure disappointment.

“Granny… that’s such a low amount!” She sighed dramatically, shaking her head.

“Is my baby really only worth two million?” Grandma Bria visibly cringed.

Her expression turned even uglier, pure disgust flashing across her face.

“Don’t call him that!” she snapped.

“You shameless, greedy woman!” Lilith giggled, completely unfazed.

“Oh, come on.

If you’re going to bribe me, at least make it interesting.

Maybe, let’s say… a hundred million?

That would at least tempt me a little.” She rested her chin on her palm, staring at Grandma Bria with amusement.

The old woman looked like she was about to explode.

“Alright!

I’ll give you the money!” Grandma Bria snapped, her voice shaking with frustration.

“I know you’re shameless, and I don’t want to see your face in this city anymore!

Tomorrow, you leave!

Understood?!” Lilith’s eyes gleamed with something unreadable.

Then, her lips curved into a slow, knowing smile.

“Of course.” At her agreement, a victorious grin spread across Grandma Bria’s face.

Finally.

Finally, this wretched orphan was going to disappear.

With shaky hands but smug satisfaction, she pulled out her checkbook, scribbled down the amount, and without a second thought, threw the cheque at Lilith’s face.

Lilith caught it effortlessly, tilting her head as she examined the paper in her hands.

One hundred million.

She let out a soft whistle.

“Not bad, Granny.

Now this is the kind of offer that gets my attention.” Grandma Bria scoffed, crossing her arms.

“Good.

Take it and disappear.” But as Lilith folded the cheque neatly and tucked it into her purse, her smirk only deepened.

Because, oh… She had never agreed to leave.

She had only agreed to take the money.

And Grandma Bria would realize that far too late.

And Lilith left smoothly…

The café felt heavy with silence.

The dim lights made long shadows on the walls, but the hardest thing to ignore was the feeling of betrayal filling the space.

Alexander stood in the corner, watching.

His face was unreadable, but his eyes…those dark, piercing eyes were filled with something heavy.

Disbelief.

Disappointment.

Maybe even anger.

His fingers twitched at his sides, his sharp suit fitting him perfectly, but at that moment, he looked like a man who had just lost something valuable.

And in front of him, sitting smugly at the table, was Grandma Bria, victorious.

The old woman, still basking in her success, let out a slow, triumphant sigh before her gaze drifted toward the corner.

And then her smirk widened.

“Sebastian.” His name left her lips like a challenge.

A shadow detached from the darkness, stepping forward with slow, controlled movements.

Alexander stepped into the dim light, his strong build making him stand out.

His face was cold and unreadable.

Grandma Bria tilted her head, watching him.

“Did you see that?” she asked, her voice smug, full of satisfaction.

She gestured toward the door where Lilith had just walked out, cheque in hand.

“Your Cheap girlfriend didn’t even hesitate.

She took the money and left.

Just like that.” She let out a dramatic sigh, shaking her head.

“I told you.

She doesn’t love you.

She was just here for your wealth.

Now, do you finally understand?” Alexander’s jaw tightened.

His hands curled into fists at his sides.

But he didn’t look at her.

Instead, his eyes remained fixed on the direction where Lilith had left.

His Lilith.

His face grew darker, his shoulders stiff, as if something dangerous was boiling inside him.

Grandma Bria, thinking he was processing his heartbreak, decided to push further.

“She betrayed you, Sebastian.” Her voice was low, dripping with fake sympathy.

“She walked away without looking back.

A woman like that-” But before she could finish, Alexander turned to her.

And the look he gave her- It was colder than ice.

His eyes burned with disappointment..not toward Lilith, but toward her.

“I didn’t expect you to drown the Carter name in disgrace.” His voice was sharp, slow, filled with unforgiving disappointment.

Grandma Bria froze.

She blinked, suddenly unsure of the situation.

“What…?” Alexander stepped closer, towering over her, his expression unreadable.

“Even though you’re an elder of the Carter family,” he said, his voice eerily calm, “you didn’t use your brain at all.” Grandma Bria’s breath caught in her throat.

“And worse,” Alexander continued, tilting his head slightly, “you lost to an outsider.” A muscle in his jaw twitched.

“Tsk.

Grandma… Lili fooled you.” His voice was smooth, almost mocking.

“And you fooled yourself willingly.” The realization hit Grandma Bria like a slap to the face.

Her victory wasn’t a victory at all.

The smug satisfaction drained from her expression, replaced by a look of sheer disbelief.

“No… that’s not possible.

She-she took the money!” Alexander chuckled darkly, shaking his head.

“Did she?” His gaze sharpened, amusement flickering in his dark eyes.

“Or did she just take your money?” Grandma Bria’s fingers trembled, her mind racing.

No.

No.

That orphan… she wouldn’t have fooled her, right?

Right?!

She had paid Lilith to leave.

Yet Alexander was still standing here.

Still calling her Lili.

Still looking at her as if she was his.

And in that moment-it hit her.

She had been played.

Lilith hadn’t just taken the money.

She had taken the Carter family’s matriarch for a fool.

Alexander let out a slow exhale, as if he were done wasting his time.

Then, his gaze hardened.

“I’m disappointed in you.” The words stung.

Grandma Bria, the proud elder of the Carter family, felt humiliation burn through her chest.

But Alexander didn’t stop there.

He straightened his cuffs, his voice as cutting as ever.

“You’re not worthy of being an elder of the Carter family.” Grandma Bria gasped.

But Alexander didn’t wait for her response.

Without another word, he turned and walked away, his long strides confident, his presence overpowering.

And as he disappeared through the café doors- Grandma Bria was left sitting in stunned silence.