The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 192 The Price of Exposure

Chapter 192 The Price of Exposure

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Before John could speak again, Elsa’s hoarse, tear–laced voice cut through the room.

“John, Simon… when my mom called me, she really sounded awful. I didn’t know she was faking it–L swear I didn’t. I would never stoop so low as to frame someone. I don’t approve of what she did at all. But… she’s still my mom. I can’t just abandon her.”

Her voice trembled as tears streamed down her face.

“IKLily posts that video online, my mom’s reputation will be completely ruined. She’ll go to prison. She’s done so much for me over the years. I can’t bear to see her publicly humiliated… I don’t want to lose her to some online witch hunt. Please… can you help me? Don’t let Lily post that video.”

After pleading with John and Simon, she turned toward James.

His face–aristocratic and cold–was strikingly handsome. She had seen him before, but every time, it still made her heart skip.

Such an outstanding man… and Lily had actually been married to him?

How could someone like Lily possibly deserve that?

Out loud, she still called him “cousin” like Simon did, forcing down the bitterness and fury burning in her chest. Her voice shifted, soft and dignified, with just a hint of delicate grievance.

“My mom isn’t a bad person… she was even Madam Nancy’s classmate in college. She just made a terrible mistake this time. Please… can you help her? Don’t let Lily post that video online.”

James glanced down, and his eyes landed on the gold–threaded pendant Elsa wore today.

He’d once heard–unintentionally–that it was a keepsake left behind by Lily’s parents.

He had no romantic feelings for Lily. He didn’t like physical contact with her either.

mistress

He had promised to protect her before they officially parted ways–and he wouldn’t break that promise just to appease

was flat and

pendant around your neck belonged to Lily’s parents.

the pendant hanging over

beautiful–exquisite even.

didn’t think Lily deserved such a

Wendy’s crimes became public. James‘ words

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unclasped the

eyes and spoke with wounded

to Lily. So… will you make sure

pendant back would stop the video from being

eyes were cold, his voice like

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should’ve been returned to her a long time ago. Ivan, post

face went pale in an

the Luke estate. Back then, James

had actually smiled and thanked her for saving

always believed there was

He was turning on her.

woman he

She couldn’t believe it.

went online, what would

people would still tear her apart. The internet would never let her off easy. She was the daughter of a criminal, and that alone would be enough