I'm the Obsession of My Cold-Hearted Ex novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Burned Bridges.

Scanning the room, Cameron quickly realized that aside from him, everyone present had grown up together.

He nudged Morty with his elbow and muttered, “Isn’t it weird that you guys brought me into a childhood friends‘ gathering?”

“It is weird. Morty handed him a glass of whiskey. “I told Victoria to invite you.”

Victoria had rushed to him earlier, complaining that Easton was giving her the cold shoulder.

And what did that have to do with him?

He wasn’t about to waste his sympathy on Victoria.

She had wanted him to reach out to Easton and play mediator between them, as if he had nothing better to do.

He’d shut that down immediately.

So instead, she had organized this little get–together, hoping to lure Easton in through someone else.

If he hadn’t happened to have free time tonight–or if he hadn’t wanted to see the drama unfold–he wouldn’t have come.

Cameron sighed. “You really are something else.”

He knew exactly why he was here tonight–to keep Morty entertained.

Morty smirked. “Have some drinks, enjoy the show. It’ll be fun.”

“A show?” Cameron raised an eyebrow.

Others nearby overheard and chimed in. “What kind of show?”

Morty’s gaze flicked lazily in Victoria’s direction. “A classic tale of love and resentment.”

Victoria had been absorbed in staring at her phone, waiting for a response from Easton, but she caught Morty looking at her.

She immediately turned to him with a scowl.

“Morty, aren’t we supposed to be childhood friends? How could you throw me under the bus like this?”

Morty didn’t even blink. “I’m not throwing you under anything. Don’t be dramatic.”

He picked up a glass of champagne and pressed it into her hand.

“Take my advice–chasing a man like this won’t get you anywhere.”

Victoria’s fingers tightened around the stem of the glass.

Of course she knew that.

She and Easton had been engaged for years. She had always understood that he preferred a partner who was independent, sensible, and didn’t cling.

And usually, she followed that rule.

But this was different.

Her company needed Hudson Group’s financial backing, and without it, she was screwed.

She could be sensible later.

Accepting that Easton wouldn’t be showing up tonight, she turned to Plan B.

“My company just needs a little more support to get on the right track. Can you help me?” She glanced at Morty. “Nexus Group’s cha-”

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Chapter 180 Burned Bridges

“Can’t help you.”

Morty cut her off before she could finish.

Her face darkened, shifting between embarrassment and frustration.

“Why is it that you never seem to be able to help me these days?”

He hadn’t helped her get Easton’s attention.

He wouldn’t help her business either.

Finished

Back when she first returned to the country, he had promised her–sworn up and down–that as long as it was within his power, he’d help her with anything.

“What changed-”

The door to the private room swung open, drawing everyone’s attention.

At the sight of the man stepping in, the entire room fell silent.

Aside from Morty and Cameron, the rest of them tensed instinctively.

Easton had just told Victoria that if she called him brother again, he would tear her tongue out.

This was coming from Easton?