Chapter 223

Chapter 223 No Longer the Woman He Once Fell For

lan realized he had been too emotional. Once he calmed down, he apologized, "I'm sorry. Thank you for helping me out back there. I'm fine now." Bella wasn't bothered by it. "It's fine. I was just curious what happened between the both of you. Why did things end up like this?"

Lan walked over to a nearby vending machine, bought two drinks, and handed her one. The storm in his expression from earlier had been replaced with a complete im

spy first love, the only woman I've ever really loved. I'm the heir to the Clarke family, but my dad and I never got along. So, I had always refused nd his money. When I was dating her, she thought I was just some broke kid." bella frowned.

what happened next?

lan let out a bitter chuckle. Then one day, she went to a fancy party with her friends. The glitz and glamor got to her. She started feeling dissatisfied with what we had. My income wasn't enough to support the life she wanted.

"She got involved with other guys behind my back. They could buy her things I never could. She insisted that she never technically cheated, but don't you think emotional betrayal is just as bad as physical cheating?"

visible emotion. However, Bella could tell he was deeply hurt back

off, she

she only slept with

But by the

matter. I wasn't going to take her

who my dad was and thought she could use that to get back at me. But honestly? She's no longer the woman I once fell for.

the end, she got what she wanted by marrying into wealth. She can call it

her. "You were played,

my feelings anymore. With the women I see now, everything is clear-cut. There are no emotional games, just mutual benefits. How am I a player? I don't deceive anyone,

either."

his logic. However, in her mind, lan's reputation had now evolved into a Casanova. She knew she would

Bella admire his ex's skills. People

conversation with Jan, Bella returned to the office, only to find lan's ex waiting for her. The woman's gaze was sharp and carried a distinct lack of friendliness. Bella was confused. "Can

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