Chapter 2
Dad’s face darkened like a storm cloud.[]
“Leo, what the hell is that supposed to mean? The Ashfords and Whitmores have been allies for generations–my daughter not good enough for you? Are you actually trying to call off the marriage?“]
Leonardo’s pretty boy eyes looked at me with disgust. “Mr. Whitmore, I’m be real with you–it’s Helena or eat a bullet than marry
All Z Relia.‘
Helena bit her lip and playfully smacked Leonardo’s chest, putting on her innocent act.]
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nobody. I’d rather
“Leo! Aurelia saved your life when we were kids and ruined her health doing it. Even if you don’t love her, can’t you at least pity her?”
If Helena hadn’t brought it up, I’d almost forgotten.
Back when we were ten, Leonardo and I had actually been the childhood sweethearts.
The little shit had fallen into the lake showing off. Came up crying and begging me to save him. I didn’t hesitate–dove right in and used every ounce of strength I had to push him to shore. Nearly drowned myself and fucked up my health permanently. Been sickly ever since.]
Leonardo stared at Helena with hearts in his eyes. “Helena, stop being so selfless. If you hadn’t called for the doctor, I would’ve died anyway. You’re the one who saved me, not her.“]]
He shot me a disgusted look.]
“If this one hadn’t guilt–tripped me into keeping her around all these years, I would’ve married you ages ago.“]
Helena tried to hide her smug smile by burying her face in his chest.
I could barely keep myself from rolling my eyes.
“Well, since Helena’s so deeply attached to them both, then why not just marry them together? Problem solved.“]
Helena’s face went red. “What nonsense, Aurelia? They’re both with me–who would ever want you?“]
I slowly stood up. “What if I don’t want either of these losers?“]
Two burning stares locked on me at once.]
Leonardo’s gaze dripped with scorn–as if to say, You? Worthy?]
But Damien’s gaze darkened, his stare fixed on me, as though trying to see straight into my soul.[]
I had no interest in reading his mind, so I turned my eyes elsewhere.]
“Ridiculous!” Dad shattered his glass against the floor. “You’re just a girl–if you don’t marry, what the hell else can you do?“[]
I met his glare head on, my tone sharp and unwavering.]
“I know the European deals went to shit. Let me handle the international expansion. I’ll save the company myself.“[]
Chapter 2
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