Chapter 84

With those words, Nina was frozen in place, a chill creeping up from the soles of her feet, leaving her ice–cold and lifeless,

What did Zoe say?

Did Nash marry her for the shares his grandfather held?

Nina’s gaze went blank as she turned away, peering through the half–concealed crack to see the scene inside. She saw Zoe standing, her emotions a bit agitated, while Nash sat with his legs crossed on the sofa, his eyes showing no hint of emotion.

“Yeah,” he simply replied.

Nina’s face turned deathly pale, shock evident in her eyes.

No wonder he married her; it was all part of a deal.

No wonder on their wedding night, he said there would be no intimacy between them, made her realize her status.

She was just a pawn from the beginning.

Once he got what he wanted, he could let go, hence the three–year contract.

and he

you wouldn’t compromise easily, but is this fair to Nina? You’re

his lips barely moved. “I will

being good to her. Is that your way of compensating?”

moment before responding in agreement

wrong.

shatter, and she

he compensating

she experienced were just his way of making up for his

of crying out, afraid that her disturbance might interrupt them. In the end, she became the one who was

become such a person, willing to do anything to achieve your goals, even hurting those closest to you! After all, I’ve raised you since you were a

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level of Sally. You’ve truly disappointed me…”

and clear, and Nina heard every word distinctly. But she didn’t have the courage to listen further; she was afraid of knowing too much, knowing that she would be

and farther away from that

steps were frantic as she descended the stairs and

Zoe was still reprimanding Nash.

with his behavior and her sympathy for Nina’s sacrifices

on deaf ears.

didn’t see any of Nina’s goodness; he

Nash’s expression was extremely cold, indicating he didn’t want to discuss this

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