The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance

Chapter 707

Tears streamed down Candida's cheeks, falling in heavy drops.

A deep sense of helplessness washed over her she simply wasn't strong

enough.

"Karl, for all those years I stood by you, cared for you... I'm begging you, please— don't hurt Star, okay? Please... I'll go back with you right now. I won't say another word about breaking up."

Karl's eyes narrowed. "You'd beg me for a woman as insignificant as her?"

He knew better than anyone how proud Candida was. Even when she'd hit rock bottom, desperate and alone, she'd never once pleaded for mercy. She'd always known that if she did, he would cave-yet she'd chosen to sleep on park benches rather than send him a single message. She'd even blocked his number, cutting him off completely.

And now, for the sake of a woman he saw as nothing more than an insect, she was begging?

Karl's face darkened with a mix of shock and fury.

back when he'd lost his eyesight. But that was different. He was not like other people. There was no comparison- he wouldn't allow it. Anyone who dared stand on his level... could not be allowed

made his gaze turn icier

a gentle smile. "Candida, don't you realize? The more you care about someone, the more you beg for them,

had closed in. One of them easily pinned Candida's arms behind her back. She struggled wildly, but she was

you ungrateful bastard, I'll

unmoved by her fury. To him, threats

the weak were

things this far-she was, after all, his girlfriend. But just a little taste of freedom, and Candida's heart had already slipped away from him. She refused to return, no

to Candida. He wanted her

didn't care. He doubted she was any better

in on Stella. As he grabbed her

can of pepper spray from her purse and unleashed

his

even finish crying out, a sudden kick sent him flying across the room, tumbling