Free Web NovelChapter 59: The Fairy’s Disdain!
Rebecca Palmer stood on the roadside, glaring at the disappearing Mercedes-Benz G-Class until its taillights vanished into the flow of morning traffic.
The moment the SUV was out of sight, she stomped her high heels against the pavement in frustration.
"That bastard!"
Her chest rose and fell violently as humiliation and anger mixed together.
She had approached Luca with what she thought was the perfect excuse.
In the end, not only had he rejected her, he had looked at her with undisguised disgust.
The more she thought about it, the more furious she became.
Then a thought suddenly crossed her mind.
Her eyes lit up.
"If you want to embarrass me..."
"...don’t blame me for what I’m about to do."
Rebecca immediately pulled out her phone and opened the university forum.
Her fingers flew across the keyboard.
[Campus Emergency! Does anyone know what’s happening near University Town this morning? I just ran into a complete scumbag who deliberately approached me while I was walking alone. Fortunately, I managed to get away before anything happened...]
She deliberately wrote the story from the perspective of a frightened victim, exaggerating every sentence while painting Luca as a rich playboy who preyed on women.
At the bottom of the post, she attached a crystal-clear photo of Luca’s customized black Mercedes-Benz G-Class parked beside the road.
Satisfied, she pressed Post.
A smug smile spread across her face.
"Let’s see how you explain yourself now."
...
Completely unaware of the storm brewing online, Luca continued driving toward Golden Water Bay.
He had no idea that ever since he drove Arabella Windsor back to campus several days ago, countless students had memorized his customized G-Class.
The moment Rebecca’s post appeared, students immediately recognized the vehicle.
And once Arabella Windsor’s name became involved...
The campus forum exploded.
Within half an hour, the thread shot straight to the top of the trending list.
[Arabella Windsor’s mysterious millionaire boyfriend exposed?]
[Campus Belle’s boyfriend harasses female student in broad daylight?]
[The Scumbag millionaire?]
The comment section grew by the second.
Some questioned the story.
Others blindly believed it.
Many simply joined the gossip for entertainment.
...
Around noon.
Inside San Fierro University’s cafeteria.
"Arabella!"
Fiona hurried over with her lunch tray and practically slid into the seat opposite her.
"You need to see this."
She pushed her phone across the table.
"The entire campus forum is talking about your... boyfriend."
Arabella looked up calmly.
Throughout the morning, she had already noticed students whispering whenever she walked past.
She simply hadn’t bothered asking why.
Now she understood.
She quietly picked up Fiona’s phone.
Rebecca’s dramatic post filled the screen.
Arabella read every word without changing her expression.
Even after seeing the photograph of Luca’s G-Class, her face remained as calm as still water.
She continued eating while reading.
When she reached the end, she handed the phone back.
"It’s fake."
Fiona blinked.
"You don’t believe any of it?"
Arabella gently shook her head.
"Not a single word."
"But..."
Fiona hesitated.
"You weren’t even there this morning."
"How can you be so certain?"
Before Arabella could answer, another voice interrupted.
"Because she’s blinded by love."
Rebecca Palmer walked over carrying her lunch tray.
Without asking for permission, she pulled out a chair and sat beside them.
She wore a look of righteous indignation.
"Arabella."
Rebecca sighed dramatically.
"I’m honestly worried about you."
"That boyfriend of yours is disgusting."
She placed a hand over her chest as if recalling something traumatic.
"This morning he deliberately approached me while I was alone."
"He even tried touching me."
"If I hadn’t reacted quickly, who knows what would’ve happened?"
Rebecca lowered her eyes and forced out a trembling smile.
"I really don’t want to see you get hurt."
"You should break up with him." freёweɓnovel.com
"A man like that will flirt with any pretty girl he sees."
"I can’t even imagine what he’s like behind closed doors."
She continued speaking for several minutes, adding more details each time as though the story became more convincing the longer she talked.
When she finally finished, her throat had gone dry.
She waited confidently for Arabella’s reaction.
Anger.
Shock.
Disbelief.
Anything.
Instead...
Arabella calmly pulled a tissue from her handbag and dabbed the corner of her lips.
Not once during Rebecca’s speech had her expression changed.
She stood up gracefully, picked up her tray, and looked toward Fiona.
"Finished eating?"
Fiona nodded.
"Then let’s go."
The two of them started walking away.
Rebecca froze.
"...That’s it?"
She quickly stood.
"Arabella!"
Her voice echoed across the cafeteria.
"You don’t believe me?"
Only then did Arabella stop.
She slowly turned around.
Her beautiful eyes rested on Rebecca for a brief moment.
There wasn’t anger in them.
Only quiet indifference.
"I don’t believe your story."
Rebecca clenched her fists.
"Why?"
Arabella answered calmly.
"Because I know him."
She paused for a moment before adding one final sentence.
"And more importantly..."
"...he would never harass you."
Rebecca’s eyes widened.
Arabella’s voice remained gentle.
"The simple reason is..."
"...you’re not someone he’d ever be interested in."
Silence.
The noisy cafeteria seemed to fall quiet for a heartbeat.
Rebecca stood rooted to the floor.
Her face turned pale.
That single sentence struck far harder than a slap.
It wasn’t an insult shouted in anger.
It wasn’t sarcasm.
Arabella had spoken as though she were merely stating an obvious fact.
Rebecca suddenly remembered the look Luca had given her that morning.
Cold.
Disgusted.
As though she were something dirty.
The memory hit her all over again.
Her throat tightened.
Her eyes reddened.
She slowly lowered herself back into her chair before covering her face with both hands.
A few seconds later, quiet sobs escaped between her fingers.
She had wanted to humiliate Arabella.
Instead...
She had humiliated herself.
...
Outside the cafeteria.
The moment the doors closed behind them, Fiona burst into laughter.
"Hahaha!"
"Oh my God, Arabella!"
"I almost died trying not to laugh in there."
She wiped tears from the corners of her eyes.
"Poor Rebecca."
"I don’t think she’ll recover from that anytime soon."
Arabella smiled faintly.
"I simply told the truth."
Fiona laughed even harder.
"That’s exactly what makes it so lethal."
"When other people insult someone, everyone knows they’re angry."
"But when you say something..."
"You sound like you’re explaining mathematics."
"No wonder she couldn’t fight back."
Arabella simply smiled without replying.
...
Meanwhile...
Luca’s customized G-Class entered the gates of Golden Water Bay before stopping outside Building Six.
As soon as he stepped out carrying the bouquet and breakfast, he noticed Leo Vance showing two young professional women around the property.
The moment Leo saw him, his face lit up.
"Mr. Hale!"
"What a coincidence!"
"I was actually planning to call you today regarding this month’s rental income."
Ever since Luca had entrusted the leasing rights of the entire building to him, Leo’s monthly commission had nearly doubled.
To him, Luca wasn’t just a client.
He was practically a benefactor.
Luca smiled.
"No need to arrange a meeting."
"Just transfer everything directly to my account."
Leo nodded immediately.
"Of course, Mr. Hale."
"I’ll handle it this afternoon."
Luca gave him a thumbs-up before heading toward the elevator.
Truthfully, he had another reason for leaving so quickly.
The two women touring the apartments hadn’t taken their eyes off him since he’d arrived.
If he stayed any longer, he’d probably end up answering a dozen personal questions before he even made it upstairs.
As the elevator doors closed, both women sighed almost at the same time.
"What a shame."
"He’s unbelievably handsome."
"And he already has a girlfriend."
After all...
No single man bought fresh flowers and breakfast early in the morning unless he was on his way to see someone special.
Leo suddenly smiled.
"You know..."
"If you decide to rent here, you’ll probably run into Mr. Hale from time to time."
Both women immediately turned toward him.
"Really?"
"He lives here?"
Leo chuckled proudly.
"Not exactly."
"He doesn’t live in this building."
He paused dramatically.
"He owns it."
"The entire building."
Every apartment.
Every floor.
Every penthouse."
"The whole thing belongs to Mr. Hale."
For a brief second...
Neither woman spoke.
Then both of them grabbed Leo by the sleeves.
"Why didn’t you say that sooner?"
"Hurry!"
"We’re signing the lease today!"
Leo stumbled forward, completely speechless.
"..."
’So this is what happens when an insanely handsome millionaire landlord enters the conversation.’
’Looks and money really are an unbeatable combination.’
