Chapter 361 The Foolish Woman

The scent of agarwood filled the room, soothing and calming the senses.

Oliver had always been fond of agarwood–it brought him peace,

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“Sit down.” Cristina sat in her chair, lifting her gaze to him. Her expression was a mix of resentment and cold indifference.

“No need,” Oliver replied coolly, “I heard you wanted to see me. Get to the point

“Killing a man is one thing, but do you have to be so cruel? Cristina’s voice was icy.

“And what makes you say that?” Oliver asked.

She rose gracefully, walking toward him with slow, deliberate steps. The hem of her dress swept across the pristine floor, resembling a golden fish gliding through still waters.

The scent of his body–subtle yet distinct–drifted into her senses at this close distance. She inhaled it, her heart twisting with pain. This man should have been hers.

“Fate bound us in this life because of debts from the last. Though we never wed, our destinies are still entangled. There are no tigers or wolves here–are you truly so wary of me that you won’t even sit down? Or…” Her voice sharpened. “Was everything Isolde did today your doing? Did you find satisfaction in your revenge?”

Oliver had no patience for pointless arguments over seating arrangements. He sat down, his expression impassive. “Fine. Talk.”

Cristina studied his face. “You haven’t answered me yet. Do you even know what Isolde did to me today?”

“I do.”

“And it was your order?”

“More or less.”

“I don’t believe you.” Cristina’s eyes turned sharp.

Oliver let out a faint chuckle. “Believe what you want. It’s the truth.”

Cristina gasped, her expression filled with disbelief. “You… You’ve forgotten me so easily?”

for you in the first place. What is there to forget?”

eyes reddened, stubborn tears welling up. “We were supposed to be married! And you

times, and the engagement was arranged. Had we married, perhaps feelings would have grown in time. But since that never happened, there is nothing

fantasies had been nothing but delusions. First, Johnathan rejected

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the incense thickened, clouding her thoughts. A warmth spread through her body. She gazed at Oliver, eyes shimmering, suppressing the unwillingness in her heart. “Let me ask you one thing if I am willing

shook his head slowly, “I

“Why?

“Yes.”

does she have that I don’t?” Cristina suddenly lost control, screaming. “How

need for comparisons. I think she is, and

staring at him, tears spilling down her face. She took a deep breath, swallowing her sobs. “I’ve already humbled myself this much. What more do you want? I’m willing

truthfully, I don’t hate you. I simply cannot keep you here. She is enough for me. You don’t need to lower yourself. If you

he turned to leave.

around him from behind, sobbing. “If you don’t hate me, then

moment her body pressed against his, Oliver felt a searing heat rush through him. A brief daze

away and looked at her. Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes hazy with desire. A frown crept onto his face. His gaze

opened and shut again in an instant. He glanced back–Mell and

hand, blocking her face, his voice low and firm. “You don’t have to degrade yourself like this. Pack your things and leave tomorrow.”

beyond reasoning. She leaned in again, her lips seeking his, but Oliver pushed her away. He turned, strode to the door, and walked out

the floor, sobbing

But I won’t let you have your happiness either!”

help her up after

completely unaffected. Maybe… we should give

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I lose everything, I

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with desire. Through clenched

seeing her mistress’s current state and knowing there was no stopping her.

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