Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 136 My Necklace Isn’t On Me

Why was he so exasperated to learn this? Because all of this was supposed to belong to him!

Brendan let go of Deirdre at the height of his rage. She thought this meant she could breathe a sigh of relief, but a new force simply knocked her off her footing, causing her to lie on the desk.

She felt his body pressing against hers and then felt his labored breathing.

A chill crawled up her spine. She knew what was about to happen. “No, Brendan! No!” she yelled, struggling.

He acted as though he could not hear her. He grabbed her arms and pinned them to the side, sneering, Why? Isn’t this the point of your existence? Why else do you think I let you live by my side? And you think. you’ll get to live with Sterling one day-ha! Fat f*cking chance!”

His free hand gripped her neck, his eyes wild with frosty rage. He pushed her down on the desk with his weight and did not care one bit about her struggle, protests, or reluctance.

Charlene listened from outside his study. As she clenched her fists, her beautiful features morphed into something twisted.

during the experience. She did not wake up until the next

her tailor-made dress and makeup. She was just about to put on her necklace when a thought flitted

dropped the necklace

arrived at the banquet venue in a car. The old Brighthall mansion was already packed with guests by that point, and amid the revelry, Charlene spied

still see scratch marks on his neck. Deirdre

stepped forward with a smile and greeted him. “Sorry

the hall.” He beckoned for her to come forward and hooked her arm around his.

now.”

my necklace! Bren, my necklace isn’t on me! I must have forgotten to put it on when I left

necklace, Lena. Don’t worry. You’re beautiful with or

a lot more than just a necklace, and I promised her I’d wear it today.

get Sam

important to forget, so