Chapter 1239
Renee was curious when she heard someone walking up the stairs. When she
saw the newcomer’s face, she gaped slightly in surprise. “Haze, what… are you
doing here?”
She hadn’t seen him ever since they had said goodbye back then. Now, she
was tongue-tied and didn’t know what to say.
“It’s been a long time, Phoenix.” Haze smiled at her, dressed casually as usual.
With both hands in his pockets, he looked like the very picture of nonchalance.
“I’ve been thinking about you and watching you from afar.”
Renee got goosebumps hearing that, and stuck her tongue out at him. “That
sounds creepy, you know? People might think you’re a stalker who’s been
having a crush on me for years.”
Quinton glared at Renee and scolded, “Renee, don’t be rude. Mr. Baldwin is our
important comrade. His family is very powerful and influential, and they’re the
only family that can fight against the Hunt family. If we want to defeat the Hunt
family, we need the Baldwin family’s support. Also, he’s the reason I got this
place. If not, our home would’ve turned into a sewage treatment plant. You
should be thanking him.”
Renee rolled her eyes. “Quinton, you’re too naive. They wanted to set up a
sewage treatment plant here because of him. He just used some petty tricks to
make us owe him a favor. What’s so great about that?”
In her eyes, Haze was just a rookie she defeated four years in a row during the
Global Hacker Championship regardless of his powerful background. Of course,
she could diss him any way she wanted.
However, Haze was not at all angry. He pursed his lips and said, “Quinton, I’m
sure you don’t know this, but Pheonix and I are actually good friends. She not
only shares my trade, but she’s also my fiancee. My family hopes that I can
marry her and take her home soon so I can bring glory to my family!”
“Pfft!” Renee knew he would brag, but couldn’t control her laughter when she
heard his dramatic statement. “Dude, just stop. My brother will believe you.”
“I’m not lying, am I?” Haze approached Renee and said pitifully, ‘TH be honest
with you-my main reason for coming to Beach City was to make you fall in love
with me and marry me willingly. But what did you do? You ignored me and let
me fend for myself in this strange city.”
Renee smacked her forehead and groaned, then said, “If you don’t stop, I’m
going to beat you up.”
“Okay.” Haze immediately shut his mouth. He was fully aware of Renee’s
martial arts skills, especially since he had experienced her violence every time
they met.
He really didn’t want that to happen now, or he would embarrass his family
greatly.
Quinton was very pleased when he saw their interaction. He nodded and said, “I
didn’t expect you two to be so close. Well, our cooperation will surely become
smoother because
of this. I’m sure we’ll claim the top spot in Beach City when both of our families
form an alliance!”
