Chapter 21

Bernard’s already cold and distant countenance grew even colder, with a hint of frost in his eyes and furrowed brows.

Setting down his wine glass, he raised his icy gaze and directed it towards Cedric. “What are your thoughts?”

Cedric ventured to make a bold assumption. “I believe you might have some feelings for her, albeit small. Otherwise, why would you react so strongly and pour wine on her when Josef mentioned his involvement with her?”

Bernard snorted dismissively. “She got involved with Josef immediately after our breakup. I couldn’t accept it in the moment, so I wanted to teach her a lesson. Does that imply I have feelings for her?”

As he spoke, the chill in his eyes dissipated, leaving behind only cold indifference. It seemed as though he no longer cared about the person he had just taught a lesson to.

Observing this, Cedric let out a small sigh of relief.

He understood that Bernard had a fastidious nature and couldn’t tolerate his partner being casually involved with someone else. It was

a normal reaction.

Moreover, when Sophie returned to the country, Bernard immediately broke up with Eleanor. It shows that in his heart, Eleanor’s position as a substitute wasn’t important.

Cedric didn’t say anything else, just drank the wine in his glass, stood up, and said, “Well, I’m going back first.”

Bernard didn’t speak, but just nodded indifferently.

Cedric had been used to Bernard’s indifference since he was a child and didn’t mind. He just picked up his coat and left.

outside, and his assistant was holding an umbrella for him to get in the car.

he spotted Eleanor standing in the

delicate frame appeared vulnerable, and the rain–soaked fabric clung to her body. Her long hair was drenched and stuck to her face, giving her a slightly disheveled yet still

noticed that several taxis drove past her without stopping, unwilling to

his assistant to drive over

from the rain with her hand and faintly perceived a

umbrella covered her head, she stood there in astonishment, slowly raising her eyes

daze, it seemed like she had gone

remembered that it was also raining heavily that day. She was standing outside a nightclub, begging passersby to buy her for one

in and out, touching her, teasing her, mocking

an air of pride and indifference, approached Eleanor with a steady pace.

an umbrella to shield her from the pouring rain, blocking

towards him in the dim light, clutching onto his pant legs, sobbing and pleading for

devoid of disdain or mockery in his eyes, and simply asked in a

nodded in affirmation.

towards her.

placed her hand in his broad palm, it felt as if their fates

car, and I’ll take you

gentle voice mixed with

came to her senses, noticing that the man in front of her was Cedric,

already broken up with Bernard, so in theory, she shouldn’t have any connections

a taxi, and nearby stores that could

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