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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.

turned around, her voice stopped me.

really not love Logan anymore? You don’t want to be with him?”

bothering to turn back. “That’s right. I’ll let you

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it far too late. Now that I had broken up with him, he was doing everything

him. His impulsive relationship with

at all. I would never tolerate a partner who

it’s even

tinged with desperation. “It’s better if you don’t see him again

made me pause.

Even if they weren’t, she still wanted to cling to him–for the security, for the lifestyle, for the comfort of having a man

“Why don’t you give me ten million dollars so I can move to the countryside? That way, your wish will

of her dress. Previously, she had claimed she didn’t have money and relied on Logan’s generosity. I had just called out her

and I

returned to the room I shared with Maya, I was still fuming. Bored, I decided to pull up

finished a few episodes when I

It was Ashton.

tell Ms. Hart to come to my room in ten

“Okay,” Maya r

the room.

door opened, and Maya stormed in, tossing

even humane?” she complained, throwing herself dramatically onto the couch.

beside me.

Maya wrapped her arms around me in a hug.

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

want to sleep now,” she whined.

she stood, her gaze landed on my phone screen. She gasped. “Elaine, you’re so mean!

th your

work, and you

bedroom. “Mr. Drake wants

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“Yeah, I know.”

I don’t think he’s charming anymore. I’m officially his hater now,” she added with a

seemed Ashton had worked her

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