More Than A Favor

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Selene’s lips parted as if she wanted to say something, but then she clamped her mouth shut.

Was it something unspeakable?

The more she hesitated, the more my curiosity grew. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Is it something you can’t talk about, or are you simply lying?”

Her lips tightened into a thin line. “It’s none of your business. Listen, if you’re angry at me, take it out on me. Don’t drag others into it.”

I frowned, her words confirming my suspicion. She was here to defend Logan, no doubt about it.

“You’re talking about how I hit Logan, aren’t you?” I asked directly, cutting to the chase.

Her expression faltered. “He’s hurt really badly. He needed a dozen stitches on the back of his head! Elaine, you loved him once–how could you be so heartless as to hurt him like that?”

The way she spoke, it was as though she was already his wife.

I couldn’t help but smirk. If she wanted to play this game, I’d gladly oblige.

“Really? Only a dozen stitches? I’d say I was merciful for not smashing his brains out,” I said coldly.

Selene choked on her words, her face paling. “You…”

“Do you even know why I hit him?” I leaned forward slightly, my voice sharp. “It’s because he tried to force himself on me in his office. Or is it because you’re unable to satisfy him as a pregnant woman?”

Her face turned ashen, and she froze, unable to respond.

But I wasn’t done. “Ms. Vaughn, now that you understand the reason, I suggest you go home and think of a solution. After all, you’ve been a married woman before. It shouldn’t be that difficult for you, right?

Selene’s humiliation was written all over her face. She stood there, rooted to the spot, unable to say a single word.

This was the result of her own actions. She had sought me out, and now she was paying the price.

I softened my tone, though my words carried a pointed edge. “Ms. Vaughn, if there’s nothing else, you should go home. You’re carrying a dead man’s child. If anything were to happen, it would be terrible.”

Though I said it as a warning, not malice, the thought lingered uncomfortably in my mind.

She had decided to keep the child, which likely meant she had her reasons. But her reckless behavior- going to hazardous places like the amusement park–made me wonder if, deep down, she didn’t actually want the baby.

The idea shocked me. I scrutinized her face for any hint of the truth, but all I saw was the humiliation from my words.

what I needed to and vented my anger. It was time to leave.

I turned around, her voice stopped me.

You don’t

back. “That’s

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doubted she’d be able to hold on to him.

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still had feelings for me. But he had realized it far too late. Now that I had broken up with him, he was doing everything he could to get my

forgive him. His impulsive relationship with Selene was

it was all or nothing. Either Logan was mine alone, or he wasn’t mine at all. I would never tolerate a partner who entertained other women, and I wouldn’t hesitate

it’s even

tinged with desperation. “It’s better

made me pause.

were genuine. Even if they weren’t, she still wanted to cling to him–for the security, for the lifestyle,

head slightly and smirked. “Why don’t you give me ten million dollars so I can move to the countryside? That way,

she had claimed she didn’t have money and relied on Logan’s generosity. I had just

and I stepped inside without looking

still fuming. Bored, I decided to

few episodes when I heard

It was Ashton.

come to my room in ten minutes,”

“Okay,” Maya r

the room.

the door opened, and Maya stormed in, tossing her

even humane?” she complained, throwing herself

spot beside me. “Come here. Let me give

her arms around me in a hug. “Elaine, come back. I can’t do this without you.

her head gently. “If you want to take on bigger responsibilities, you need to

to sleep

gaze landed on my phone screen. She gasped. “Elaine, you’re so mean! You’re watching

th your

“Be a good girl. work, and you can binge–watch during

Drake wants to see you,” she reminded

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“Yeah, I know.”

think he’s charming anymore. I’m officially his hater now,” she added with

It seemed Ashton had worked

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