Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 631

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Lindey's face flushed lightly-a dead giveaway that I'd nailed it.

She couldn't stomach losing all that money, especially to me.

Over the years, she'd acted like a saint-lavishing me with affection, so much so that I'd actually thought I could forgive her and the Johnstons for killing my parents.

But now? The truth hit me like a slap to the face: Lindey's kindness had always come with strings attached.

Her affection was a limited-time offer, contingent on me staying out of her way. She used to gush about how I was like the daughter she never had, even if I didn't marry Jace.

And stupid me-I actually bought it. Turns out, Lindey didn't love me. She loved. what I brought to the table.

"This belongs to me," I said flatly, the chill in my tone sharper than ice. "You and your family stole it from my parents." I wasn't the meek little girl anymore, not after seeing their true colors. "Rea, I... I didn't mean it like that-"

Her weak attempt at an excuse made me want to laugh-or maybe scream. Instead, I turned on my heel to leave.

step in. He grabbed my arm. I shot him a

the fortune your family milked from mine? This is pocket change for the Johnstons. Besides, it's only fair-RiverwaveCorp was built on

Wayne, still holding my arm like some caveman. "Wayne, take a good look. Rea is my woman. Even if we're not together, she's still my

predictably, stayed cool. "That's not your

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you cared about our bond as brothers,

tension. The two of

drama. "What do you think you're doing? Fighting over a woman and throwing your brotherhood away? Have you no shame?" His glare zeroed in on

strides were so long and forceful that I almost tripped

I

your problem?"

don't actually want to be with Wayne," Jace shot back, his frustration

even bother lying. "Yeah. I came to

"You still can't

Johnstons wouldn't let me. Taking my parents and leaving me an orphan wasn't enough for them. No, they had to rip Hayden