Chapter 165

Belle’s POV

His grandfather’s treatment of me became even colder after learning about my relationship with Zeke. But I ignored it at first because I had a bigger problem to deal with: someone from the Chairman’s office had sent Zeke and me an invitation.

“It’s all your fault! I’m not going to win, but you got in the way. Your ex’s father’s attention has now been drawn to me!” As I walked back and forth, I blamed Zeke.

“Hey, don’t panic. It’s just an invitation to hunt, and everyone’s invited, not just you, so there’s nothing to worry about,” Zeke laughed, amusedly looking at me.

“Babe, is it customary to include an outsider in the hunt?” Audrey, who was sitting next to Vance, asked.

“Nope, since not everyone can keep up with the hunters,” Vance explained.

“Then, they think Belle can keep up?” Audrey added and looked at me.

“Maybe—”

Vance couldn’t continue the explanation when the door opened... and Ferdinand entered.

“Grandpa, wh