Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 568: Unexplained Anger!(Extra Story)

Chapter 568: Unexplained Anger!(Extra Story)

Alexander tightly gripped Aurora’s hand, his gaze turning icy as he swept his eyes over Brooke and Danielle.

"We’re all classmates, so why stir up trouble and ruin the atmosphere? Just because Aurora surpasses you in every way, does that give you the right to behave so recklessly?"

He was her boyfriend after all, and the way he defended her so fiercely filled Aurora’s heart with warmth. She pressed her lips together and said softly, "Let’s just put this matter to rest."

Alexander let out a cold scoff. Brooke quickly apologized, tugging at Danielle—who still seemed eager to say more—and dragged her away.

Courtney shot Brooke a look of disdain. "That woman just can’t stand the fact that you two are together."

She knew exactly what kind of person Brooke was. And Alexander was no fool—he had to see through her little schemes.

"Forget it, don’t take the words of those lunatics to heart," Alexander said as he gently patted Aurora’s shoulder in reassurance. Aurora nodded. Ever since she became a public figure, the criticism and slander had only increased.

But she had gotten used to it. In just one year, she had changed drastically—she was no longer the naive girl she once was.

The tension in the room gradually eased. Alexander had a knack for lightening the mood, and soon, the private lounge was lively once again.

The waitstaff arrived with several rounds of beer, along with an assortment of delicate snacks.

Though the pricing here was several times lower than at the Elite Horizon Club, the quality of drinks reflected that gap.

However, both clubs catered to different clientele, and business was booming for each in its own right.

As everyone enjoyed their drinks, three waiters suddenly knocked and entered the room.

On their trays sat bottles of 1982 vintage wine—a luxury far beyond the budget of most classmates here.

"Excuse me, there must be a mistake," Alexander spoke up as one of the gathering’s organizers. "We didn’t order anything like this."

The waiter replied with a polite smile, "Sir, these were sent by Mr. Everett from the next room. He specifically asked us to pass along his regards to Miss Aurora and wishes her a wonderful evening."

What?!

Aurora’s face instantly turned pale.

Everett... He’s here?!

Everyone turned to look at Aurora in unison.

Alexander, noticing her reaction, frowned and asked, "Aurora, do you know this Everett guy well? I don’t recall him being part of LXL."

Aurora felt a wave of guilt wash over her, but she forced a calm smile. "Yeah, I do. When I was in Country W, he saved me from a dangerous situation. I also... treated Mr. Adams to a meal as a thank-you."

The first half of her statement was true. The second half? A blatant lie.

"I see..." Alexander thought for a moment. "How about this? Since he was kind enough to send over these wines, we should accept them and invite Mr. Adams for a meal sometime as thanks."

The mere thought of it made him wince inwardly—his credit card balance was already taking a hit just imagining the cost.

But Everett was Aurora’s benefactor—he couldn’t just ignore that. Refusing the gift outright would come off as rude, so this was the best solution he could think of.

"Alright, that sounds good," Aurora agreed, though deep down, she had no desire to see Everett again. Still, if she appeared alongside her boyfriend, Everett might get the message and drop whatever ideas he had.

Turning back to the waiter, Alexander gave a polite smile. "Please thank Mr. Adams on our behalf, and let him know we’d love to have a meal with him sometime."

"Understood," the waiter responded with a nod, gently placing down the ten bottles of 1982 vintage wine before leaving.

The room immediately filled with murmurs of astonishment.

These kinds of high-end wines were far beyond what most of them could afford.

Among the group, only a handful of classmates who had gone into business could occasionally indulge in such luxuries—for the rest, it was completely out of reach.

"Aurora, you must be really well-connected. That Everett guy—he’s said to be the heir to a prestigious family in Country Y. The Langston family has a ton of business investments here in Country S too!"

"Yeah! Everett is literally every girl’s dream guy in Country S—handsome, rich, and totally unattainable!"

"He’s also famously cold and doesn’t fool around with women... yet he sent you wine?! That’s next-level!"

The female classmates erupted into excited chatter, their voices filled with admiration and curiosity.

Aurora, however, felt her temples throbbing painfully.

Her heart pounded rapidly in her chest as a sense of unease crept over her.

She could only hope that no one noticed the cracks in her facade.

"Not necessarily. Maybe the media just hasn’t reported on it yet. Some male celebrities have stayed secretly married for decades before the truth finally came out," Aurora said with a light smile, trying her best to mask the unease in her expression.

Alexander, however, wasn’t bothered at all. He was naturally carefree—or perhaps it was just that he trusted Aurora more than anyone.

The dim lighting in the private lounge worked in her favor. Danielle and Brooke, having just been put in their place, didn’t dare to make another move.

But some jealous female classmates still huddled in the corner, whispering among themselves or gossiping in their private group chats.

"Isn’t Everett supposed to be completely uninterested in women? So why is he acting so close to Aurora?"

"Exactly! Ten bottles of 1982 Lafite... My god, that’s at least six or seven hundred grand!"

"Everett is way too generous. If there wasn’t something going on, why would he treat her this well?"

"Yeah, there’s definitely something fishy about this!"

Aurora, on the other hand, felt nothing but deep anxiety. She was terrified that Everett would suddenly show up and say something outrageous.

If that happened, there would be no way to clear her name.

And if—if there really was something between them...

The thought alone made Aurora’s chest tighten. What was supposed to be a simple high school reunion now felt like sitting on a bed of nails.

"What’s wrong? You seem distracted."

Alexander had noticed her absentmindedness and lowered his head, his voice gentle as he asked.

Aurora quickly shook her head, her guilt toward Alexander growing heavier by the second. "I was just thinking about the theme for my next song... I’m not sure whether to focus on love or friendship."

Another lie.

She realized she was getting way too good at lying.

"It has to be love, of course," Alexander said with a soft chuckle. He pinched her cheek affectionately. "After all, love is the eternal theme. Just like our relationship—we’ve been running this marathon for seven years now!"

Aurora’s lips curled into a gentle smile. "You’re right. I guess I’ll go for something sweet. My agent suggested I try writing the lyrics myself this time."

Alexander’s face lit up at the idea. If Aurora could start writing her own songs, her future would be even brighter. Even if one day she left LXL, her talent would carry her forward.

He poured a glass of red wine and handed it to her. "Here, just a small sip. Let’s celebrate—when you become a superstar, we’ll get married, alright?"

His eyes were filled with unwavering devotion as he gazed at her.

Aurora’s cheeks flushed red, but deep down, her heart felt unbearably heavy.

She thought about how she had already lost her purity and the weight of that reality pressed down on her.

But Alexander had told her before that he didn’t care...

So, she convinced herself to just treat it like she had been bitten by a rabid dog and move on.

—

Inside the surveillance room...

Everett sat back in his chair, his arms crossed tightly over his chest. His sharp eyes were locked onto the couple, their affectionate gazes meeting as they toasted and drank together.

That woman’s eyes were filled with warmth and tenderness—

A side of her he had NEVER seen before!

His jaw clenched, the tension in his face growing even sharper.

A sudden, unexplainable rage surged through him.

He wanted nothing more than to tear that man apart, to erase the sight of her smiling at someone else.