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?”

head slightly and glared at the clueless woman before him. “I don’t sleep with women who’ve been with other people, especially my

as Dominic didn’t reject her affection just

sound signaled the arrival of the elevator. Dominic stepped inside and gave his sleeve

was extremely scary. She stood there, her face pale. A plaything” in the rich circle like her would never

wasn’t planning to go home, so she agreed to switch shifts with her

However, she started hesitating

and leave this place, three years ago. She shouldn’t have had any

would never allow

When she was done

she could barely stand straight. Her vision was blurry, and she was seeing double

long period of concentration, which

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for a bit in the office, she got a change of clothes before going

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