The Billionaire Secret Heir Novel - Chapter 196

Chapter 196 Chapter 196 -MIA'S POV- Perfection . 55 vouchers I sat in the circle watching Hunter Reid's world burn down around him , and it was more beautiful than I'd dared to imagine . When Jessica had suggested the truth or dare game , I knew it was my moment . Not the quiet manipulation I'd been planning , not the careful seduction over months - this was my chance to demolish everything in one stunning explosion . And it had worked beyond my wildest dreams . " Mia Blackwood . She's exactly the kind of woman I was raised to be with .

" The words were still echoing in the suite , still rippling through the stunned silence like stones thrown into still water . Hunter had just publicly declared me his ideal woman while simultaneously destroying his relationship with the maid . I had to bite the inside of my cheek to keep from smiling . Celine stood at the bar like a broken doll , her spine straight but her hands shaking as she gripped her champagne glass . The silver dress that had made her look radiant when she'd arrived now seemed to highlight how fragile she was , how easily shattered . Poor little Celine Brown .

She'd really thought she could play in my league . Caroline was rushing over to comfort her , of course . Frederick looked confused and slightly sick . Vincent was glaring at Hunter like he wanted to strangle him with his bare hands . And Hunter himself sat frozen in his chair , staring at Celine's back with the expression of a man who'd just shot himself in the foot . But I wasn't done yet , When Celine walked back to rejoin the circle ... admirable spine , really , most women would have run crying - I watched her refuse to sit on Hunter's lap . The symbolism was delicious .

She chose a spot between Blake and Vincent instead , as far from 1/4 11:03 pm P Chapter 196 Hunter as the circle would allow . The distance between them felt like an abyss I could drive a truck through . 55 vouchers I caught Jessica's eye and gave her the subtlest of nods . She'd done well with her questions , creating the perfect setup for Hunter's stupendous self - destruction . I made a mental note to buy her something expensive as a thank - you gift . The game continued , but the atmosphere was ruined .

Everyone was walking on eggshells , trying to pretend we hadn't just witnessed a relationship implode in real time . Even I could feel the tension giving off from Hunter like heat from a fever . Then came the moment that made everything even better . When Celine was dared to kiss the person she found most attractive and chose Clancey Morrison , I nearly laughed out loud . The sound she made - that soft , desperate whimper as she stood up - was music to my ears . watched Hunter's face as she walked over to Clancey , watched him realize exactly what his cruel honesty had cost him .