Chapter 38

Dorian had no idea how Lila knew he bought the trending topic.

"By the way, when I marry my rich benefactor, I'll be sure to leave a table for you."

What did she say?

Dorian felt dazed, then scoffed coldly. "Have you ever seen a rich benefactor marry their mistress? Besides, who would want to..."

He realized something was off and immediately stopped.

Lila raised her gaze to meet his eyes. She completed his unfinished thoughts for

him. "Who would want to marry someone like me, a helpless orphan with no power or influence, right?"

She smiled, but her face showed no emotion. There was a calmness in her that made his heart race.

"I didn't mean it like that." Dorian frowned.

She was no longer his, nor was she under his control.

Realizing this, Dorian felt as if his chest were about to burst.

to him over the years, but she had never compromised her

saving her first night for their wedding, and he had endured for so

many years might have been claimed by some old, greasy man, he couldn't

back.

corridor's light cast a glow

up with you,

her tongue tinged with bitterness. "The fate I sought has already been

instinctively wanted to avoid

the bridge of his nose. "That's all in the past. Why do you insist on holding

you. Why can't you

as he took a deep breath,

was proud and would never

mentioning a "rich benefactor" and

favor. "How long do you plan to make a scene? I didn't know the significance of that bracelet at the time, nor did

he felt as though he was

you better know when to stop. I'm not someone

countless women vying for his affection, not to mention Zara, who was already eager to throw herself

raised her gaze, her eyes unusually

come and bother

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