When I Flash-Married a Billionaire, My Ex Went on a Hunger Strike novel Chapter 20

A strange, unsteady feeling stirred inside him.

"N-No…" Eugene stammered, gripping the steering wheel as he drove, but it was obvious he was even controlling his breathing.

Adora leaned back, as if in a good mood, and casually started a conversation.

"So, when are you and Ruby planning to reschedule the engagement party?"

Eugene, still holding his breath, felt his head grow light from the lack of oxygen.

He glanced at her, startled by her unexpected question.

"Uh… it’s not set yet. Your brother and his girlfriend are already talking about marriage, so they might go first. She’s coming over tonight to discuss it."

"Oh…"

Adora nodded, then suddenly asked with curiosity, "Who’s my brother’s girlfriend?"

"The heiress of the Carter family."

"Julianne Carter?" Adora was taken aback.

She turned to Eugene with interest.

"Didn’t she used to like you? Back when we were together, she even came to me, demanding that I step aside and hand you over. So how did she suddenly fall for my brother?"

After a short pause, Adora smirked, boldly speculating, "Could it be that since she couldn’t be with you as a lover, she decided to become your sister-in-law instead?"

Eugene’s face darkened. "I… I don’t know."

As they chatted, the Bentley pulled up in front of the Matthews estate.

The moment Ruby spotted Eugene’s car, she ran out like an eager butterfly. "Eugene!"

But in the next second, she saw Adora stepping out of the passenger seat.

Her entire expression collapsed.

Adora glanced at her sister before flashing a bright, almost affectionate smile at Eugene.

Her voice was soft, even gentle.

"Eugene, thank you. I knew you still cared about me… not like some cheap knockoff who’s so heartless and cruel."

Ruby’s face turned pale with fury. "Who are you calling a knockoff?"

Adora’s smile didn’t waver.

"If it wasn’t obvious enough, then let me spell it out—it’s you."

Ruby was speechless.

Eugene quickly stepped out of the car and hurried over to her, attempting to pacify her.

"There’s no need for the extra effort. I’ll eat right here."

With that, she picked up the utensils and started helping herself.

The entire room was stunned.

Eugene and Ruby, who had just walked in behind her, were just as dumbfounded.

"Adora Matthews! Are you deliberately trying to go against everyone?" Peter’s temper flared, his voice rising sharply.

Adora smiled, unfazed. "Brother, you should be more gentle in front of your fiancée."

Peter clenched his jaw, seething.

Theodore, who was silently observing, finally spoke in a stern voice. "Adora, go to your room. Do as you please after tonight, but for now, stop causing trouble."

"Causing trouble?" Adora’s voice was calm as she lifted her gaze.

"Dad, when did sitting down for a meal become a crime?"

Her attention then shifted, landing on Julianne.

"Miss Carter, we meet again. The last time we saw each other, you were demanding that I give up Eugene to you.

“You swore you loved him so much that you couldn’t live without him. You even…"