Richest Mogul

Chapter 1709

Suddenly, she remembered her best friend's words. "We don't have the luxury of making mistakes anymore. Honestly, Harvey is truly one in a million. If you break up with him, you'll regret it later.

"Your parents will think you're crazy. I'm always jealous of you. How could you be so lucky to meet such a wonderful man?"

Harvey was that good.

He was so perfect that everyone said if they broke up, she would be the one regretting it. Yet, there was still some lingering resentment in her heart.

When she was with Theodore, they were each other's first love. Their love was deep, passionate, and intense. She wondered how he could fall for someone else after just a few years, despite the promises of forever he had made to her.

Maybe it was true that lovers shared a special connection because Theodore sent another message just then.

"Don't ignore me, Alina. Do you remember the promises we made to each other when we were together? I love you, Alina. I will never love anyone the way I love you. Being with you was the happiest time of my life.

"Everyone else is just a compromise to live up to the expectations of others. But when I met you again, I realized I couldn't keep lying to myself. I couldn't live just to please my family. I've broken up with her, and the wedding has been called off."

trembled as she held her

Harvey's voice interrupted

Harvey. He glanced at her trembling hand before waiting for

She felt guilty. Still, she continued to lie. "Maybe I ate too much for dinner and it's not settling

digestive aid at home," Harvey said as he walked over to look for

caring gesture made Alina feel strangely slow to react. She

I just remembered something I need to take care of. I'm going to head back home. You stay

said, pausing his search

working so hard these past few days, and you

me." śwnovel

gaze darkened, but he didn't say anything.

poured himself a glass of wine. He slowly drank half of it, then left the remaining half

...

home. Her parents had

two-bedroom unit in a compact layout. She was surprised to see Theodore standing by her door as she