When My Ex's Worst Enemy Became My Sanctuary novel Chapter 80

Albert moved quickly, slipping into the elevator just as Dorothea and Garth stepped inside.

Dorothea’s eyes narrowed as she saw him barge in. She pulled Garth behind her, her whole posture protective.

“Dorothea, we need to talk,” Albert said.

There were only three of them in the elevator, and Latham was still waiting in the parking garage. Dorothea shot Albert a frosty look. “I don’t think we have anything to talk about.”

Albert frowned, glancing down at Garth and sizing him up, like he was trying to figure out his story.

After his sister’s call yesterday, Albert had gone straight to the school principal, hoping to dig up something about Garth. But the school wouldn’t say a word about his background.

There was no way Albert could find out. With Scott’s status, he had plenty of ways to keep his kid’s information safe.

But Albert wasn’t really trying to dig up dirt on Garth. He just wanted to know who Dorothea’s new backer was.

“You really want to have this conversation in front of a kid?” he asked.

Dorothea let out a short laugh. “Albert, do you just like talking to married women? Why don’t you let Carola cheat on you, then you can spend all day having private talks with her instead?”

That pushed Albert right to the edge of his patience.

Garth seemed to get the situation. He glared up at Albert, his little face full of attitude. “Just give up already. You’re no match for my uncle. He’s way more handsome than you, richer than you, and he actually treats Aunt Dorothea well. You’re not good enough for her.”

When the elevator hit B1, Dorothea took Garth’s hand. “Come on, Garth. Don’t waste your breath on losers. You might catch something.”

She pulled him out of the elevator, walking fast.

Albert stood there, completely deflated, having just been called out and dismissed.

He’d only wanted to invite Dorothea to dinner. Now, all he could think about was finding out who the guy behind her really was.

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