Loose 423


Chapter 423

Back when I only knew Emily Chancellor’s name, she already seemed to know a whole lot more about me.

I agreed to meet her.

She picked an exclusive rooftop café, the kind of hidden spot where all the stunners loved to come for their selfie sessions.

I heard they had this chocolate dessert that was to die for.

Peering through the glass, I saw groups of gorgeous girls snapping selfies, but there was one beautiful silhouette sitting quietly in the corner.

It was my first time meeting Emily Chancellor, and she made a surprisingly strong impression on me. Her looks weren’t exactly jaw–dropping, but she had this understated grace that set her apart.

The other girls nearby were all glammed up, striking poses for their selfies–their features were way more striking than hers, but none of them could match her quiet presence.

quick once–over before looking me in the eye. “Wow, you really are gorgeous,” she said. “Way prettier in real life than in your

asked to meet. Did you have something you wanted to talk

she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “A beauty like you,

sharp as a bee’s sting, and I shot her a

there with all the poise of the rightful wife, her eyes sweeping over me, a faint, mocking smile tugging at her

her coffee, her smirk growing even more pronounced. “Don’t you think it’s ironic? You


When I was with Nathan, he

from studying abroad, he’d marry me. But you ruined everything for us, Victoria. I know you’re proud–even if you didn’t mean to, you’re in the middle of our relationship now. I hope you’ll have the sense to walk away, instead of doing something you’ll regret.” Her gaze locked onto me, like

take responsibility for what I’ve done, but I won’t let her blame me for

career, he’s supposed to pay you back with his feelings? Is that what you’re saying?” I asked, keeping my tone

even blink. “Yeah, that’s about right,” she replied. “My dad and I both believed in him, and he’s

paying back kindness with love, then the first person he should be grateful to

expression stiffened in disbelief. “Don’t be

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