Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 332 Intentions or Love at First Sight?

The group stared at Sadie curiously. "Wait, Sadie, are you truly saying you can't cover tens of thousands?"

"I read in the news that your dad's company handles billion-dollar projects. Didn't you even donate a building? Surely this meal-"

"Who said I can't afford it?" Sadie interrupted firmly. "I'm just worried there'll be too much wine, and no one will finish it." She scrambled to come up with an excuse.

One of her classmates grinned. "Don't worry about that. The guys in our class can handle their drinks. Let's go with a bottle of red wine for each person to start!" Sadie was momentarily speechless.

At that moment, she must have felt trapped, unable to back out without consequences. The thought of her true identity being exposed and her carefully crafted image as a wealthy heiress crumbling terrified her.

If I hadn't transferred to this university, she might still be living comfortably in her façade. My presence disrupted everything, and now, even tears wouldn't help her situation.

Her identity felt like a precarious secret hanging over her, and the power to reveal it rested entirely in my hands.

As long as I was around, Sadie would live in constant fear.

Meanwhile, her classmates continued to lavish her with praise. Most of them came from modest backgrounds, so a bottle of wine worth tens of thousands was an extravagance. The boys weren't the only ones enjoying it; even the girls joined in.

Yael raised his glass toward me with a friendly smile. "Welcome to our class, Zoey."

Remembering that this body couldn't handle alcohol well, I took a tiny sip. "Thank you, but I'm not great with alcohol. Sorry."

"That's okay," Yael said, understanding.

classmates, he didn't fawn over Sadie. His focus was entirely on

if he treated everyone this warmly. But now, I was certain-he had his sights set on

love at first sight. To me, it seemed

days," Yael said, his tone casual yet hopeful. "I'm hosting a party at my place, and I've

I replied. "Send me

a perfect opportunity to meet

lit up with excitement. "Really? Great! I'll be looking forward to

"Hmm."

the next round. Sadie, who

declined the bar invitation, claiming

would have been expected to cover the next

luxury car to pick her up. Their

know that as soon as everyone was gone, Ashley's cheerful demeanor vanished. "What on earth did you do to rack up over 700,000?

hundred thousand. Don't forget I helped you make a fortune

"I'm not blaming you, but I'm broke right now. What did you do to

Sadie snapped. "He just went home and

eyes lighting up. "Are you

Gardner. My dad's always favored me, so I'll make sure he gives you some big projects in the future. That 700,000 is nothing." Ashley's attitude softened. He kissed her cheek and said, "Sorry for being harsh earlier. I'll take good

"Hmm. Let's go home."

learned

to

Sadie was

interrupted my thoughts. He had drunk quite