Shattered Longings

Chapter 4 Not the Right One

Mandy was about to finish her sentence when a towering figure blocked the light from the doorway.

“Mandy.”

The man stood there with an effortless noble bearing. His callous eyes were casting a sharp and piercing gaze. His thin lips were slightly pursed, giving off an air of aloofness.

Mandy was surprised to see Dominic, “Dominic, I knew you wouldn’t leave me all by myself,” she said flirtatiously.

Bella drew a breath in silence. Just as she was about to speak, Dominic took Mandy with him and turned to leave. He didn’t even bother sparing Bella a glance.

She could only bite back the words she wanted to say. Watching the “perfect couple” as they walked away, she suddenly found herself ridiculous. Anyone but her would look good together with Dominic.

No matter how many times they’d slept together, Dominic would never want to be seen with Bella, as she wasn’t the right one for him.

They were in the elevator lobby when Dominic shook off Mandy’s hand with a look of displeasure.

Puzzled, Mandy hesitated briefly before stepping forward and rubbing her chest against Dominic’s arm Dominic what’s wrong?”

him. “I don’t sleep with women who’ve been

froze at that instant. She had assumed there could be more to their relationship as

the arrival of the elevator. Dominic stepped inside and gave

She stood there, her face pale. A plaything” in the rich circle like her would never catch Dominic’s eyes. She knew her

to go home, so she agreed to switch

staying out all night, she wanted to remind Dominic of dinner. However, she started hesitating after retrieving her phone. When would she

three years ago. She shouldn’t have had any second thoughts just

met him. However, she would never allow herself to give in again. Besides, the feeling was never

night. When she was done

Her vision was blurry, and she was seeing

concentration, which was no easier

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for a bit in the office, she got a

Manor bathed in the morning light, she suddenly felt sentimental. She had always considered this place her own,