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Chapter 69
Derek opened the hotel room door, and Victoria Bennett stood on the other side.For a moment, neither of them spoke.Victoria looked him over, her eyes lingering on his face. He appeared noticeably different from the man she remembered. His cheeks seemed thinner, his eyes were slightly sunken, and there was an unmistakable exhaustion in his expression. Even his clothes looked as though he hadn't bothered to pay much attention to his appearance.He looked weak.Almost as if life had been draining him from the inside.Victoria was immediately curious. She wanted to ask what had happened to him, why he looked so exhausted, and whether something serious had occurred.But she stopped herself.She wasn't going to make it that easy for him.After all, Derek had ignored her for weeks. He had disappeared when she needed him most, leaving her to deal with the consequences of Noah's death alone. He had chosen his wife over her, despite everything they had shared.Why should she immediately show
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Meanwhile, Derek Hayes sat on the edge of a hotel bed, staring at the phone in his hand.He had been waiting for Victoria Bennett, but not because he missed her or wanted to rekindle their relationship. Whatever affection he had once felt for her had long since been buried beneath frustration, resentment, and the mountain of problems she had brought into his life.He wanted something from her.And he intended to get it.The weeks following Noah's death had been nothing short of a nightmare. Derek had lost nearly everything he had worked so hard to build. His wife's family had taken legal action against him, demanding compensation for the emotional distress their family had suffered. The accusations, legal expenses, and public humiliation had drained his savings.To make matters worse, he had lost his job.Everything had happened so quickly that he barely had time to process one disaster before another came crashing down on him. His wife had refused to forgive him, and no matter how ma
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Victoria stood in front of the mirror, carefully examining the facial structure the cosmetic surgeon had shown her.On the desk beside her lay several photographs, medical sketches, and documents outlining the procedures she wanted.She tilted her head slightly, studying the proposed changes.Her nose would be reshaped, her jawline refined, and certain features adjusted to give her a softer, more attractive appearance. The doctor had explained everything in detail, including the recovery period and the risks involved.But Victoria was hardly thinking about the risks.She was already imagining the result.In her mind, she could see a more beautiful version of herself staring back from the mirror. Someone younger-looking, more elegant, and perhaps even more attractive than the women Ethan had recently been seen with.Especially Rose.Victoria's expression tightened at the thought.She had heard enough rumours about Ethan's recent visitors. First, there was Claire, then Lizzy, and now
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She lowered her head. "Thank you.""Don't thank me. Thank your rich friend." He stepped closer, his expression hardening again. "But don't forget what you still owe."Ethan's eyes narrowed. "That's enough."The man held his gaze for a moment, apparently considering whether to argue, but eventually let out a dismissive laugh and motioned for his companions to follow him. The three men walked toward the store entrance, disappearing from sight without another word.Only after they had gone did Lizzy finally release the breath she'd been holding. Her knees felt weak, and she clutched the shopping basket tightly to keep herself steady. Ethan remained beside her without speaking, his expression unreadable, and somehow his silence felt worse than anger."Ethan..." she began hesitantly. "I... I don't know what to say.""Just don't say anything." His voice wasn't loud, but it was colder than she'd ever heard it. Lizzy flinched and lowered her head, tears gathering in her eyes."I'm sorry. I kn
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He glanced at Lizzy, who still refused to meet his eyes. The veterinary bill had been only two thousand and five dollars, yet she'd made it sound as though Duke's emergency treatment required an enormous sum. Ethan had already suspected that she wasn't telling him the whole truth, but he hadn't expected to discover that she was struggling with a drug debt.She wanted to use me to pay off her drug debt.The realization left a bitter taste in his mouth. Nevertheless, he forced himself to remain calm because confronting Lizzy wasn't going to solve anything while three aggressive men were standing in front of them. Whatever mistakes she had made, he wasn't going to let the situation turn violent simply because he was angry with her.Turning back to the scarred man, Ethan asked, "Do you have any records of what she owes? Transactions or anything else showing how you arrived at seventy-five thousand dollars?"The man stared at him incredulously. "You think we carry invoices?"Ethan shrugged
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Lizzy's face had gone completely pale as she stood before the three intimidating men blocking her path. The tallest had a thick neck and a scar running along his jaw, and he glared at her with barely restrained anger while his two companions stood on either side of him, making it clear that they had no intention of letting her leave. Clutching her shopping basket, Lizzy struggled to remain calm, unable to believe that they had found her here of all places. Worse still, Ethan was standing right beside her."Please," she said, forcing herself to speak steadily. "Can we talk about this properly? We don't have to make a scene."The scarred man sneered. "Talk? Now you want to talk?"One of his companions laughed mockingly, and Lizzy swallowed nervously before continuing. "I know I owe you money. I'm not denying it. I'll pay you tomorrow, or at least part of it. I promise I'll have some money by then.""Tomorrow?" The scarred man's expression darkened as he took a threatening step toward h
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