When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 318

In the cozy living room of the Myers family, snowflakes danced outside the floor–to–ceiling windows, quietly laying a thin blanket of white on the ground. Despite the warmth from the heating inside, a chill ran down my spine under Susan’s icy gaze.

They had dug into my past, even uncovering the life I had led before moving to RiverCity. They went as far as locking me in a storage room and cutting off the power, all to deal with me, the ex–wife, with such elaborate schemes.

Sipping her coffee disdainfully, Susan looked at me, suggesting, “Perhaps it’s time you reconsider leaving RiverCity?

I stood tall. “And your reason this time?”

Last time, it was a mix of threats and temptations. What would it be this time?

“The first dress your startup released was a total disaster, Susan sneered, “Do you think your company can survive this? Why not go abroad and take a few years to further your studies? I’ll cover the expenses.”

echoing the similar sentiment

must issue a public apology on social media, admitting

bitter smile, locking eyes with Susan, my voice steady yet defiant, “Moreover, is it automatically my

cup clattering loudly on the marble coffee table. “What are

Indeed, it seemed the only plausible

Suddenly, she grabbed my chin, her manicured nails digging into

by two bodyguards, I was

stormed down the stairs, seething. “It was you, making me the

pain. “I

a piece of scrap fabric

glanced at it dismissively. “And what’s

you should recognize it.” I raised the fabric toward Dorothy. “After all, you cut

only aspire to reach their level. Despite Dorothy’s notorious temperament, no one dared to