Chapter 19

“I’m busy. We’ll discuss it later,” Ken snapped.

Viola’s eyes welled with tears. “How long do you want to wait? Until Calista comes back? She’s at the research base–she’ll never return!”

Ken’s face darkened as he rounded on her. “Say that again.” His expression chilled her to the bone.

“Ken, I love you. Remember all our beautiful moments together?”

Ken’s appearance and success far surpassed any man Viola had known. She’d fallen hard for him after just a few encounters. She’d done everything to win him, and now that marriage was within reach, she refused to let him slip

away.

Seeing his internal struggle, Viola changed tactics. She set out wine before him.

“I know you’re under pressure lately. Since you don’t want to see me, I’ll leave you be. Have some wine–get some

rest.”

with

in thoughts of Calista for days. Seeing the wine, he poured

her clothes, and styled her

of their

it

tears, he saw a figure like Calista enter

“Calista?”

smiled silently.

choked sob, embracing her. “Y’re finally back. I’ve missed you so much…”

waist, biting her lip against the humiliation. Her pride lay shattered, but she

“Of course I am! Don’t ever leave

wouldn’t marry her willingly, she’d force his hand. She

camisole and tried to lead him

me help you undress…”

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