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

his lips barely moved. “I will compensate her.”

demeanor infuriated Zoe, who retorted, “So now you’re being good to her. Is that your way of

in agreement with her. “You’re not entirely

wrong.

caused Nina’s heart to shatter, and she stumbled back a few steps.

compensating her?

making up for his guilt, his way of using her, which was why he treated her well!

crying out, afraid that her disturbance

a person, willing to do anything to achieve your goals, even hurting those closest to you! After

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Sally. You’ve truly disappointed me…”

she didn’t have the courage to listen further; she was afraid of knowing too much, knowing that she would be the one hurt.

almost fled, getting farther and farther away from that

descended the stairs and ran

the study, Zoe was still reprimanding Nash.

with his behavior and her sympathy for Nina’s sacrifices over the years

on deaf ears.

any of Nina’s goodness; he

expression was extremely cold, indicating he didn’t want

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