I Married My Ex's Billionaire Uncle

Chapter 224

Albert nodded thoughtfully, realizing Uncle Noah was right. Ten years ago, when Liza first came into their lives, she had been bullied by a group of petty troublemakers. But over the years, Liza had quietly taken matters into her own hands. One by one, she made those families pay for the wrongs they had done. Albert had once asked her why she hadn’t sought his help during those tough times. Her answer was simple: she preferred handling things on her own. For her, overcoming challenges and defeating her enemies was something she enjoyed doing. Uncle Noah let out a sigh and said, “The grudge between the Sinclair Family and Liza stems from her mother’s tragic death. But the Sinclair Family isn’t foolish. Without concrete evidence, they won’t risk making any bold moves.” Albert frowned, his anxiety evident. “So what do we do? Just sit back and watch while they keep bothering her?”Uncle Noah’s lips curled into a faint smile. “The news about Serena being thrown out of Fragrance Hotel will soon spread all over Li City. The Sinclair Family thrives on their reputation. When they realize the damage this incident has caused, they’ll come crawling to beg for forgiveness.” He paused for a moment, his eyes gleaming with quiet amusement. “And when they do, we’ll make it clear that if they want to step foot in Fragrance Hotel again, they’ll have to apologize to its eldest miss.” Albert’s expression brightened. This plan was perfect. When the Sinclair Family came groveling, they would finally learn the shocking truth—the eldest miss of Fragrance Hotel was none other than Liza! The thought of their stunned faces filled him with excitement. Later that evening By nightfall, the news of Henry beating up Brandon at Fragrance Hotel had spread like wildfire across Li City. Henry, known as the carefree and mischievous Second Young Master of the Stone Family, had always been a bit of a troublemaker. Stories of his antics were no surprise to anyone. But this time, the headlines featured an unexpected twist: the incident also involved Liza. Rumors swirled through the city— It was said that Brandon had been unfaithful to Liza, openly having an affair with Serena. Worse, the pair had repeatedly mocked Liza in public. But in a dramatic turn of events, Henry stepped in to defend her. Not only did he protect Liza, but he also delivered a humiliating blow to Brandon, both literally and figuratively, before having him thrown out of Fragrance Hotel. Word quickly spread that Brandon had been blacklisted from all upper-class events, effectively cutting him off from Li City’s elite social circles. To many, it felt like a classic case of a hero coming to the rescue. Despite his reputation as a playful, irresponsible heir, Henry’s bold actions were undeniably gallant. People couldn’t help but admire his bravery in standing up for Liza. Whispers began circulating about the nature of their relationship. Some speculated that Liza and Henry were romantically involved. After all, it hadn’t been long since Liza and Brandon had broken up. For Henry to publicly defend her now seemed more than a coincidence. To the city’s gossips, the idea of Liza marrying Henry was thrilling. If it happened, she would become the future mistress of the Stone Family, elevating her status overnight. The Next Morning Meanwhile, Henry woke up after a deep sleep, blissfully unaware of the chaos his actions had caused. As he groggily reached for his phone, he was met with an overwhelming number of messages. Each one carried congratulations and questions that left him baffled. “What’s going on?” he muttered to himself, his brow furrowed in confusion.Dozens of texts were asking the same thing—“When’s the wedding?” Henry blinked at the screen, utterly perplexed. What wedding? What are they talking about? Henry stared at his phone in disbelief. He hadn’t even had a girlfriend—how could anyone think he was about to get married? He scrolled through the flood of messages, his confusion growing with each one. [Message 1]: "Henry, let me know when the wedding is! I’ll be there to support you!" Henry frowned. Wedding? What wedding? [Message 2]: "I always thought you didn’t like women since you’ve never dated, but now I hear you’ve fallen for Liza! Tell us your love story!" Henry froze, his eyes widening. What love story?! [Message 3]: "The whole city is talking about how you saved the damsel in distress at Fragrance Hotel. Looks like your single days are finally over!"Henry blinked at his screen, his mind racing. Wait... what damsel? What distress? What’s going on? Suddenly, it hit him. The rumors—people thought he was romantically involved with Liza! Panic set in as his heart raced. “Holy crap! Liza and me? Are they serious?” He paced the room, muttering to himself. “Liza has been married to my brother for ages! How on earth did anyone come up with this nonsense?” The mere thought of the misunderstanding made him shudder. He quickly picked up his phone and dialed Gavin, his brother. Meanwhile, at Gavin’s Office Gavin was already aware of the rumors circulating about Henry and Liza. Standing nearby, George nervously observed the president’s reaction. The tension in the room was palpable. “President,” George began cautiously, “there’s been some... misinformation about Henry.” Gavin’s gaze was calm but cold. He raised an eyebrow. “Misinformation? You mean, Henry rescued the damsel in distress?” George hesitated, his face pale. “Uh… that’s what they’re saying, but—” Gavin cut him off, his tone measured. “And now, after being single his entire life, he’s supposedly found the one?” George’s eyes widened, and he hurried to clarify. “President, these are baseless rumors! Let me contact the public relations team right away and—” Before he could finish, Gavin’s phone buzzed. He answered it, and immediately Henry’s frantic voice filled the room. “Brother!” Henry’s tone was full of desperation. “I didn’t do anything! I swear I didn’t do anything! Liza is your wife, my sister-in-law! How could anyone think otherwise? This is just a huge misunderstanding!”Gavin remained silent, his expression unreadable. On the other end of the call, Henry’s voice grew more desperate. “Please, don’t hit me! I’m too old to get beaten up again! You have to believe me!” Gavin’s lips twitched, but he said nothing. Henry pressed on, panic-stricken. “It’s Serena! That conniving, vicious woman is behind all this! She’s trying to ruin me! I’ve been framed!” Still, Gavin didn’t respond. The silence from his brother only heightened Henry’s anxiety. He clutched his chest dramatically, muttering, “This is it. I’m done for. My heart can’t take it anymore!” Gavin’s expression remained calm, but there was a faint flicker of amusement in his eyes.

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