The Queen Back From Hell - Chapter 125: Chapter 125

At the Boone family.
The head of the Boone family, Harrison Boone, stood before a prized painting on the wall, his expression grave. Across from him, Gavin hung his head low, the very picture of contrition.
Harrison sighed heavily, his back still turned. "Gavin, do you realize how much damage you've caused the Boone family this time?"
Gavin kept his head down, not daring to meet their eyes. He knew this whole mess was his fault, he'd handed over Golden District far too carelessly.
Harrison said coldly, "Do you realize you're playing with fire? You've seen how the Walter family is treating us now. And you actually trust that young man? He has no say in the Walter family affairs."
"You're right, Grandpa. I'll find a way to get that land back and make sure the Boone family doesn't suffer." Gavin clenched his fists inside his sleeves, seething with hatred for Arielle.
If Arielle hadn't dragged Golden District land into that bet, none of this would've happened.
Harrison turned around, looking at the grandson he had placed so much hope in, his heart heavy with disappointment.
He asked, "Do you have any idea how you're going to get it back? The deed has already been transferred. And don't forget about the Tate family, you need to find a way to mend that relationship. Otherwise, I'll have your father take you to Konis in person to make amends."
"Understood, Grandfather. I'll follow your arrangements in everything," Gavin replied obediently.
Harrison was pleased with his repentant attitude.
After nearly two hours of tense discussion, Gavin finally emerged from his grandfather's study.
Back in his room, Gavin was distraught. He wasn't usually the impulsive type, so he wondered what had gotten into him this time. It was like he'd had a moment of sheer madness.
Checking his phone and seeing Meredith's message, half the rage inside him instantly dissipated.
It read: [Gavin, are you still awake? If you've already fallen asleep, I hope you have the sweetest dreams tonight.]
Gavin smiled and quickly replied: [Almost. Why are you still up?]
When Meredith saw the message, she was practically bursting to share her good news with him.
But she knew she had always tried to appear gentle, kind, and sensible whenever she was with Gavin.
She was dying to tell the whole world how happy she was right now.
It was because she had discovered Arielle's secret.
She thought, 'That bitch is so disgusting.
'How dare she sleep in my room, in my bed!
'What a shameless slut!'
Just thinking that everyone would soon know all the things Arielle had done, Meredith could barely contain her glee.
Buoyed by her happiness, Meredith grew a little bolder in her chat with Gavin.
She texted: [I just can't sleep...missing you too much.] Then, she added a blowing kiss emoji.
Gavin: [Don't overthink it. You've got class tomorrow, so get some sleep now.]
[Okay, I'll be a good girl. I'll bring you breakfast tomorrow, and you're not allowed to say no!] she texted playfully.
After their chat ended, Meredith tossed and turned in bed, too excited to sleep.
Meredith thought to herself, 'Can't sleep! So excited! So happy!
'It's killing me to keep this to myself. I just have to see what that bitch is up to, probably fantasizing about some guy. Who does she think she's fooling with that ice queen act? Turns out she's just a total slut behind closed doors.
'Well, the Bradford family's precious daughter. How impressive.'
She went upstairs again to find Sharon, chattering non-stop about school gossip, but carefully avoided any mention of Arielle.
It was killing her to keep this to herself. She thought, 'Just wait till Mother finally finds out the truth tomorrow.'
They kept chatting until 11 p.m., but at Sharon's urging, Meredith had to go downstairs to bed.
The long night dragged on. Still filled with excitement, Meredith finally drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, Meredith deliberately timed her entrance to the dining room to coincide with Arielle's arrival.
"Good morning, sis," she called out in an overly sweet voice, her steps deliberately light and cheerful.
Arielle calmly sat down for breakfast, ignoring Meredith.
She had no idea what had gotten into Meredith today. She thought, 'Since when do we ever share a breakfast table?'
Humming a cheerful tune, Meredith sat down across from Arielle.