The Black Swan's Final Revenge Pirouette: The 99th Game Was Mine All Along by Kylie Homme

hapter 32

Everyone was stunned.

But with Mr. Reed present, they could only exchange glances and suppress their reactions. I was still in a daze when Leo shot Emma a cold look and pulled his arm away. Emma stumbled back, yelping in surprise.

Melody, teary–eyed, spoke up, “Ma’am, I don’t know what misunderstandings you have, but Mr. Reed and I are only former lovers. There’s nothing improper between us now.”

She glanced at me, her voice catching as she continued, “If someone has a problem with me, they should confront me directly instead of resorting to such petty tactics!”

Emma, infuriated, raised her hand to strike Melody again, yelling, “You little-!”

But Leo’s face had already darkened. He stepped forward, pushed Emma away, and barked, “Security, escort her out! And don’t let her back in!”

Emma was dragged out, shouting and protesting.

The top–floor office returned to silence, though the tension was now even thicker, like the

calm before a storm.

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I wanted to explain, but Leo didn’t spare me a glance. He turned and left with Melody by his side, not looking back.

[Oh my god, this scandal is huge! Mr. Reed and I have a secret marriage and a child on the way, while my family barges in to slap the mistress! Which part do I even focus on?]

[Wait, I’ve been with Mr. Reed for five years, and there was never any hint of a relationship. How did I suddenly get married and pregnant?]

[Who’s the mistress here? Maybe I was the one who got involved where I shouldn’t. Mr. Reed doesn’t look like he has any feelings for me.]

scrolled through the increasingly outrageous chat messages, fuming. “What

to clarify, but I shook my head, stopping her. “It won’t change

minds.

and asked, “So, what’s really going on between you and Mr.

for a moment before murmuring, “You were right. A

love can’t last.”

and I looked as if I might break at any moment.

a pang of sympathy for me. “So, what are you planning

Fighting back my emotions, I replied, “Don’t worry. I’ll

my belly, my expression resolute.

from Emma, eventually blocking her number

10 p.m., Leo

to explain everything, but he spoke first, his

My face froze.

sent her more money? Anger rose within me lodging in my throat.

I didn’t bring my mother to

any more money…

me coolly, “Laura, don’t make me regret

I’d been struck by lightning. The words

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iny vision dark.

the time I realized it,

felt

day was