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

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

his lips barely moved. “I will

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

moment before responding in agreement

wrong.

words caused Nina’s heart to shatter, and she stumbled back

he compensating

she thought she experienced were just his way of making up for his guilt, his way of using her,

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

such 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

loud 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 the

getting farther and farther away from that

frantic as she descended the stairs and ran

Zoe was still

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

on deaf ears.

Nina’s goodness; he was still using her.

extremely cold, indicating he didn’t

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