A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire Marriage novel Chapter 172

Reese and Cole were both taken aback and turned to look at Magnus.

For a moment, the atmosphere was awkward and uncomfortable.

Magnus's expression became rigid. With Elena making a noise in the bathroom, he had a headache. He thought, can't she control herself for a little while?

Cole looked at Magnus with a knowing look and said, "Mr. Xavier, is there someone else in the bathroom?"

Magnus looked embarrassed and forced a smile. "It's just a little rendezvous. They don't like being seen."

Cole chuckled, a hint of irony in his tone. "Oh, is that so?"

Magnus's gaze turned cold. "What else could Director Hopkins possibly think? I was just keeping someone company. It didn't interfere with your business."

Cole's expression hardened. "Of course, it didn't. I was simply curious. No need to be so tense."

He couldn't do anything to Magnus now, but that didn't mean he couldn't find a way to get back at him eventually. Remembering what Magnus had done to Reese, Cole decided to put revenge on hold.

After Cole finished speaking, he left with Reese.

As they reached the ward's entrance, Reese stopped abruptly, glanced at Magnus on the hospital bed, and said in an enigmatic tone, "Mr. Xavier, if you wander around at night, you might just encounter a ghost."

With that, she left with Cole.

Magnus's face twisted in anger. He had never been humiliated like this before.

Only after he heard their footsteps fade did he mutter, "Elena, you can come out now."

Elena's face was red as she slowly emerged from the bathroom.

Seeing Elena's appearance, Magnus wanted to scold her. "Couldn't you have held it in?"

Elena's face was a mix of embarrassment and anger. "I tried my best, but I've already tried my best. Some things can't be helped."

Magnus seethed with frustration. His face contorted. "You were hiding in there to avoid being seen entering my ward. Now figure out how to leave without being spotted. Cole and Reese might have someone watching outside."

Elena's expression kept changing, and she finally said, "If you want my help, you'll have to keep my identity hidden while I leave. If Elias and Lukas find out I met you, it won't end well for either of us. Remember, we're in this together."

Magnus clenched his teeth in anger. How did he end up relying on someone so foolish?

............

Meanwhile, Reese and Cole headed downstairs. Cole asked, "Reese, should we inform Mr. Strakovski about this Magnus situation?"

Reese responded calmly, "No need. The contract is already canceled."

Cole's eyes gleamed. "Should we consider keeping an eye on Magnus? Even though the contract is terminated, I can't shake the feeling that his motives weren't pure. And I'm curious about the person hiding in the bathroom just now."

Reese pursed her lips. "Director, don't get involved any further. Let's leave it here."

Reese walked toward the parking lot.

Cole bit his lip, refraining from saying more.

Reese's eyes narrowed. Magnus nearly ruined everything last night, and she wasn't about to let it slide. Yet, she didn't want Cole to be dragged into this mess.

She wanted to end the contract quickly and discreetly, so Lukas wouldn't find out. After all, Lukas disliked unnecessary trouble.

Reese intended to resolve this on her own.

She would seek her own revenge.

She was determined to ensure Cole didn't get too close to Chloe.

Reese: Weren't you planning to bring a few friends? Ava already made plans for us tonight. If we go to the party, she'll be left hanging. Can we go together?

Cole: Let me check first. I'll let you know later.

Reese didn't wait long before Cole's response came through.

Cole: Let's go together after work. The three of us. It's a private party, and you can bring friends if you want. I'll give them the headcount in advance.

Reese: Okay, then the three of us will head there after work.

Ava remained silent throughout, but Reese was sure she had seen the messages.

Because it was a private party, there was no specific dress code.

After work, the three of them headed straight to the party location.

............

The venue was a villa on View Road in Switzerland, a location frequently used for private gatherings.

As Reese arrived, she noticed a beautiful woman who had just entered the villa.

Reese furrowed her brows, feeling uncertain about the nature of this party. She recognized the woman as a popular internet celebrity.

The woman entered the villa before Reese and her friends could even step out of the car.

Just as they were about to approach the villa, Reese heard a teasing voice not far away, "Reese, what a coincidence that we're meeting again."