Chapter 28 Saying one thing but meaning another
"Darling?" Brandon stared at his phone in disbelief. Victoria was also stunned when she saw the name on the screen. She had forgotten to change Dylan's contact name. She quickly jumped up, wanting to grab the phone. "Give it to me, let me answer the call, I-"
But Brandon's body seemed to be emitting cold air all over, and he pressed the answer button without hesitation. "Hey, you-" Victoria tried to stop him, but it was too late. Dylan's voice came through the phone. "Victoria, you dare to run away today, let me tell you, our business is not over yet. If I don't give in on the project at Heidi's house, no one in the Miller Family can do anything about it. Do you dare to offend me? Have you ever thought about what you are now? Miller Family's store will be finished if it can't get into my shopping mall. You always talk about the friendship between you and Heidi, but I'll see if you'll still be that close when she begs me to spare you in the end."
"..." Victoria was furious,
wishing she could grab the phone and curse at him. This person was too despicable. But the phone was in Brandon's hands. His sharp features suddenly looked even more intimidating, and he looked at the phone with a cold smile on his lips.
At this moment, Dylan didn't hear any response and impatiently asked, "Where are you? Victoria, say something. Do you think you can avoid this by not speaking? Let me tell you, you're done for not drinking that glass of wine today and even vomiting on me!" Brandon had already hung up the phone with a snap.
Victoria was stunned and took the opportunity to snatch the phone. "You're unbelievable!" She quickly closed the browser on her phone. Brandon looked at her with a smirk, his eyes carrying a hint of sarcasm. "You still call Dylan 'dear' after he treated you like that? Victoria, you're really funny."
Victoria felt her face heat up and protested, "No, that was just a previous nickname. I forgot to change it back. I'll change it now." She lowered her head to make the change while Brandon snorted and watched her busy figure.
What did Dylan mean just now? She went to beg for forgiveness today and vomited on him? It seemed like she really didn't drink any alcohol.
After thinking for a moment, he walked out.
The next day, as soon as Victoria went out, she saw Brandon eating and looking at her. He raised his eyes slightly and said, "Sit."
He actually asked her to sit down and eat with him? Did the sun rise from the west today?
Victoria looked at him warily, her gaze making him very unhappy.
"What, do you think I would poison you in breakfast?"
"No, of course not," Victoria quickly said.
He snorted, "I don't need to deal with you, it's easier to just throw you out."
"..."
Watching him eat slowly with his head down, Victoria felt a lump in her heart.
He's such a despicable man. At this moment, Elijah smiled and looked at her, "By the way, Miss Griffin, you can go buy some clothes today. The old lady's birthday is coming up and she wants you to come back."
"Oh, okay, thank you, Assistant Hayes."
Elijah glanced at Brandon beside him and thought to himself that this was all Brandon's arrangement. Unfortunately, this master was indecisive and didn't want to say anything about what he did, making it difficult for them as subordinates.
Soon, Victoria arrived at the mall and saw that Master Miller and Dylan were inside discussing something.
She looked surprised, "What are they doing here?"
Elijah smiled behind her, "Just go in, what are you afraid of? You are the young lady of our Duncan Family."
Of course, this was also Brandon's arrangement. Although Elijah didn't know why the master had to be so roundabout, it was probably because their master was too concerned about his face.
Just as he was thinking, Victoria had already walked in quickly. Inside, Master Miller was talking to Dylan.
"Dylan, you and our Heidi were classmates when you were young. It's just a misunderstanding. I have already reprimanded her at home. Why do we have to be so estranged?" Master Miller spoke so respectfully to Dylan, a younger generation, that Victoria felt uncomfortable listening to it.
If it weren't for her, why would Master Miller be so polite to Dylan?
"Uncle, I'm not targeting the Miller Family, but Victoria treated me like this, so I signed the contract. From now on, not everyone can step on me. You saw it too, that day I wasn't the only one there, there were other partners too."
"Hey, Dylan, you and Victoria used to be a couple. How did it turn out like this?"
"It's not my fault. Blame her for being unreasonable. Uncle, I advise you, her identity and status are different from ours now. She's like a vampire, sucking your family's blood. Is that interesting?"
"Don't say that. Victoria is not that kind of person. She still has talent."
"Uncle...if you say that, we have nothing to talk about. I've said what I have to say. You let her come and apologize to me, then we can still have the possibility of cooperation."
"Dylan, don't you think you're going too far? If you have any problems, come to me."
Victoria rushed into the coffee shop where they were discussing.
Dylan looked up at Victoria. "What are you doing here?" Elijah walked in with her, his face calm.
Dylan and Master Miller both looked at Elijah. "Who is he?"
"Victoria said, 'Don't worry about who he is. I'm asking you, what do you want from me?'"
"Dylan replied, 'Ha, this must be about your old man husband that Erica mentioned, right?'"
"..."
Elijah shuddered. His mouth twitched as he looked at the young man with furrowed brows. No wonder the gentleman didn't like him. Can't he speak properly? He's an old man?
Victoria said, "No way. I'm talking to you. Don't change the subject. What did Erica say behind my back this time? Ha, I see. You're the type to believe anything she says with your low IQ."
Dylan was stunned, then angry. "You can talk about me all you want, but leave Erica out of it."
"I'll talk about whoever I want. You're not my boyfriend anymore, so don't tell me what to do."
"You... Victoria, you're showing your true colors now. I used to not believe it, but now I understand. Erica doesn't even bother talking about you. She's much better and more capable than you. She doesn't care about you."
He actually said Erica was better and more capable than her? Victoria knew exactly how much Erica weighed.