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Kwel didn’t seem to care whether she was in pain the grabbed her chin, his eyes narrowing “Tell me did you see a sandalwood bracelet in the houseÂ
This wards plonged Sloane into an ice bath, as if their earlier intimacy had been nothing but a hallucination.Â
Speak Kael’s voice was cold. “Did you see that bracelet? It’s important to me.”Â
ImportantÂ
A sharp pain twisted Sloane’s chest. So, the bracelet Nova had given him was that important? But the sweater she’d knitted for him with her own hands had been tossed aside like garbage.Â
“No.“Sloane’s face paled as she spoke the lie instinctively.Â
Kael’s thumb lifted her chin higher, his voice low and dangerous. “Really?”Â
Panic surged through Sloane. She couldn’t meet his eyes. “No. If I’d seen it, I would’ve given it to you right away… I’ve never hidden anything from you. Don’t you trust me?Â
“I really didn’t see it…”Â
Kael looked at her suspiciously, then slowly let go of her chin. Sloane collapsed against the wall, gasping for air.Â
“Since you haven’t seen the bracelet, you can leave now.”Â
Kael straightened his slightly messy cuffs, his eyes never leaving his hands. Then he turned to walk away.Â
No mercy. No hesitation.Â
Sloane stood frozen for five whole seconds, a bitter realization dawning on her.Â
Kael had met her only to find Nova’s bracelet. He’d never wanted to see her. Compared to her eager anticipation, his indifference was a knife to her heart–coldÂ
ind final.Â
What was she, then?Â
he’d thrown away her pride to see him, just to spend a little more time with him…Â
inief welled up in Sloane. She threw her arms around Kael’s waist from behind. “Don’t go. Stay with me for a little while… just a minute. I promise–I wont other you these days, and I won’t make Ms. Hale suspicious…Â
I really miss you…”Â
fael listened to her sobs, but his heart remained untouched.Â
ill be could think about was Nova, alone upstairs. What if Alison picked another fight with her? What if she was hurt and upset?Â
When she cried, when she was wronged–it ached him to the core.Â
Kael, stay with me…” Sloane sniffled, reaching out to take his hand carefully.Â
Cael wrapped his hand around hers instead He let out a sigh, turned around, and wiped the tears from her face with his thumb. “Don’t cry. Your face still hasn’t sealed–crying will make it inflamed. Do you want to look bad with a swollen face?”Â
His deep voice was right next to her ear, his palm rough yet warm Sloane’s tearful heart felt a flicker of hope,Â
She nodded, then shook her head.Â
Kael smiled faintly. Finally, he pulled out a card from his wallet and handed it to her. “You know the password. You’ve had a hard time today. I’ll come see you in a few days.Â
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Pe goot Go home now.”Â
He cuffed her hair gently, then turned and left without another word.Â
Sloane wanted to beg him to stay, but she held back. She didn’t want to seem ungrateful…..Â
The only sound around her was the windÂ
sloane stared down at the card in her hand, her eyes burning with humiliation. Finally, she burst into tears.Â
Yes. To Kael, she’d always been someone he could buy off with money.Â
But he’d never treat Nova like that. He’d never hand her a cold card after a moment of tenderness, and he’d never slap her or hurt her.Â
He’d coax her, stay with her, even lower his pride to cook for her…Â
But all she got was a cold card–as if she were a prostitute.Â
Sloane covered her face and wept.Â
Money had never been her goal in getting close to him!Â
Meanwhile, in the first–floor hall, Nova had barely stepped inside when she came face–to–face with Alison, too late to hide her disheveled state.Â
She didn’t want to exchange a single word with her, so she stepped aside, trying to walk in the opposite direction.Â
Alison scoffed. She’d never seen Nova look so defeated before.Â
“I told you years ago–my son would never be tied down to just one woman. You didn’t listen. Now you’re reaping what you sowed. Finally see your place?”Â
Her words were like a knife, twisting in Nova’s chest.Â
Nova’s eyes were red and swollen, and she stared blankly at the empty air in front of her.Â
How could she forget? When Kael had wanted to marry her, Alison had told her their marriage would never work. She’d even thrown a stack of money at her, telling her to leave.Â
The humiliation still stung.Â
But she’d endured it, trusting that Kael would love and protect her.Â
Now, he’d shattered that illusion with his own hands, making her see just how stupid she’d been to risk everything for him.Â
Nova, Kael would rather sleep with a cheap floozy than be with you. You’re living in a joke! You’re not even as good as a prostitute!”Â
Alison’s voice dripped with malice. She’d bottled up her anger from her earlier run in with Nova, and now she was pouring it all out.Â
She knew exactly where to strike to hurt her the most.Â
“If you’d taken the money and left back then, none of this would’ve happened. You’ll regret this for the rest of your life!Â
“Now you want money? Get on your knees and beg me–I still won’t give you a cent!”Â
Alison snorted in disdain, relishing Nova’s dazed state. Finally, she’d gotten her revenge!Â
Nova dug her nails into her palm, forcing back the excruciating pain. When she looked up, her eyes were cold as ice.Â
She stared at Alison, her tone laced with bitter amusement.Â
“Alison, you’re right about one thing–I do regret it now. I won’t argue with that.” She had chosen the wrong person.Â
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Altsan tangled wornfully Regret? It’s too late for regreirÂ
Sur lest her patience, forming to leave in her high heelsÂ
but before the taken a few steps, her phone buzzed in her pocket.Â
She frowned pulling it out When she saw the text message pop up on the screen, her blood pressure spiked, almost fainted from angerÂ
Nova Vente right Love means nothing–money is all that matters. Add $50 million to the contract. Otherwise, I’ll tell your son everything. Do you think he’llÂ
believe you or me?]Â
Alison’s face turned scarlet with rage.Â
If Kael found out about the contract, she’d be the first one he punished. She didn’t even dare imagine what would happen to her.Â
NovaÂ
Alison ground her teeth and replied: [$50 million? You’re asking for the moon!]Â
Nova’s reply came instantly: [Make it $60 million.]Â
Alison’s vision went black. She hated Nova with every fiber of her being, but she had no choice. She reluctantly agreed.Â
“Madam! Are you okay?”Â
A servant hurried over to support the swaying Alison.Â
Alison massaged her throbbing temples. When she turned around, she saw Novar raise an eyebrow at her with a smirk. The anger in her chest flared evenÂ
hotter.Â
Nova watched as the servant helped Alison back to her bedroom, the smile on her face fading.Â
She looked down at her palm, now bleeding from her nails, a bitter laugh escaping her.Â
In this game, she’d always been the loser.Â
Kael had destroyed her completely.Â
Nova didn’t wait for Kael and went to the villa to see Margaret on her own.Â
He was probably wrapped up in his lover right now–too busy to think about her.Â
She’d never been important to him.Â
Nova sudied bitterly.Â
Margaret hadn’t seen Nova in weeks. When she did, she doted on her immediately, scanning her from head to toe.Â
She took Nova’s hand, her voice filled with concern. “You’ve lost weight. You look so tired–what happened in just two weeks?”Â
Margaret’s warm, calloused hand brushed Nova’s cheek.Â
Bitterness welled up in Nova’s chest, and her eyes turned red.Â
A person who wasn’t even related to her could see how much she’d changed–how much less lively she’d become.Â
But the man she’d loved for nine years hadn’t noticed a thing.Â
Kael’s love had drained her, body and soul.Â
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she forced a smile, not wanting to worry Margaret. “I took on a new project recently. I’ve been staying up late working–that’s all.”Â
Margaret’s face instantly clouded with anger. “Is this how Kael takes care of you? Is he here? If he is. I’ll give him a piece of my mind! This is ridiculous!”Â
Warmth spread through Nova’s chest. She bowed her head, holding back tears.Â
“Who’s got you so angry, Grandma?”Â
Suddenly, a playful male voice came from the door.Â