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Chapter 714

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“I can’t calm down,” Ryan choked out. “Not when I think about you and Uncle Ryan. I know coming here was a mistake, I know I shouldn’t be doing this. You think I don’t know I’m asking for trouble? But what am I supposed to do? What can I even do?” He slumped against the door, burying his face in his hands. Then he ripped off his mask, pressing his palm to his forehead, his eyes shining with tears as he looked at me. “I’m sorry, I lied to you. I know I have no right to ask you for anything, but please… don’t marry Uncle Ryan.”

“This is my life, and I’ll make my own choices,” I snapped, still fuming. I put as much distance between us as I could, raising my hand. “Please, just go.”

Ryan lowered his voice, almost pleading. “Fiona and I are going to split up sooner or later. Just… wait for me, okay?”

I was completely stunned, staring at him in disbelief. “How long have you even been married?”

Ryan let out a bitter, mocking laugh. “It’s just a business deal. Did you really expect me to have feelings for her?”

“But… a divorce could ruin your career,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

examples around me,” Ryan said, straightening up slowly. “It’s not a big

the mask, he

sharp as a hawk’s, with a hint of disdain and icy distance. They weren’t

is one marriage

somewhere out of my sight, Ryan had fought and lost, and now

wait around for you. Wake up, Ryan. And your divorce with Fiona?

the fear in my eyes, and his look softened, a hint of tenderness and worry showing through. “Are you really that scared

for people to make up nasty rumors about a married woman? You might not be doing anything, but just standing here with you… to

look like a homewrecker.”

make them cat their words,” Ryan snapped, his

just go. I really don’t want to see you right now.” I’d tried being tough,

expression wounded as

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turn around. I just hugged myself,

and then he turned, opened the door, and

me. I turned and

totally clueless about

get dragged into his messed–up

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