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216. Let's Meet Up
Becca couldn’t believe her ears. This was the highest form of disrespect she had received in years—and once again, it was coming from Aria. All because of Tyler.She wanted to stand her ground. To challenge them, or at the very least prove she wasn’t some inferior nobody. But where was the courage when she needed it most?First, they were still on her property.Second, not a single person present seemed to be on her side.And third… who would even support her?Perry?Yes.She still had Perry by her side.That realization gave her the audacity she’d been grasping for. Becca stepped forward, her jaw tightening as she shook her head at Aria, disbelief written plainly across her face.“You think you can drive us out of here?” Becca asked sharply, her voice cutting through the murmurs around them. “Do you even know who we are?”She let out a short, incredulous laugh, lifting her chin as she continued, “If we take this case forward, do you honestly believe you stand a chance at winning?”Be
215. Excuse Me?!
Becca’s heart leapt when someone finally intervened. Relief flooded her as she realized it was Perry—Perry, of all people—who had pried her free from Tyler’s crushing grip. Excitement buzzed through her veins, sharp and opportunistic.The way Perry’s eyes darkened as he glared at Tyler did not go unnoticed.This is it, she thought. If I don’t use this chance, I’ll never get him in deeper trouble.She clutched her neck dramatically, staggering back as though her strength had been drained from her body. Her lips trembled, and tears welled in her eyes—carefully summoned, perfectly timed.“Perry,” she gasped, her voice shaking as she sniffed back a sob, “thank goodness you came today.” She sucked in a strained breath, as though the air itself hurt her lungs. “You came just in time.”She shot Tyler an agitated glare, her eyes blazing with accusation before returning to Perry, her expression dissolving into fear.“If you hadn’t shown up,” she continued, her grip on her neck tightening, “thi
214. No Longer A Puppet
Aria’s words struck Becca like a slap to the face—sharp, humiliating, unbearable. Rage flared instantly, flooding her veins.“What did you just say?” Becca yelled, her voice trembling with fury. “Did you just call me a slut?”Aria didn’t blink. She didn’t flinch. Her face remained calm as she confirmed it without hesitation.“Yes,” she said coolly. “I did call you a slut. Or do you want me to repeat myself so you can understand that I was talking to you?”Becca’s chest heaved as anger consumed her. She stepped forward, glaring.“I dare you,” she challenged through clenched teeth. “Repeat those words.”Aria lifted her chin, unfazed.“In case you didn’t hear me properly the first time,” she said, her voice firm and cutting, “I’ll repeat myself. I said you are nothing worth more than a slut. Meaning—you are a slut, and you’re not even ashamed of being called that name.”The words hadn’t fully left Aria’s lips when Becca raised her hand, her palm slicing through the air toward Aria’s face
213. Don't You Dare!
As Becca spoke, Aria’s gaze slowly raked over her from head to toe, sharp and cutting. She had no desire to pick a fight—she already knew exactly where one with Becca would lead.But Becca touching her—grabbing her, even dragging her back so shamelessly—was something Aria would never tolerate.The anger burning in her chest finally spilled over. Aria turned sharply toward Becca and shoved her hand away with force.“How dare you touch me like that?” she snapped, her voice cold and lethal. “Do you have a death wish?”Becca froze, clearly taken aback by the sudden fury in Aria’s eyes.“Listen to me, Becca,” Aria continued, stepping closer, her tone hard and unwavering. “I know exactly how people like you behave. I know you’re just looking for a way to comfort yourself—to convince yourself that you didn’t lose anything after divorcing Tyler.”Her lips curved into a bitter smile.“But let me remind you of something. You didn’t just lose many things. You lost the chance to be cared for by a
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Zack scoffed instantly. He still couldn’t believe his eyes.Chris—the very man standing before him—was the person they had been waiting for all this time. And what made it even worse was the fact that he dared to call himself a Divine Doctor, claiming to be the only one capable of saving his mother’s life.Fury surged through Zack. Feeling like he had wasted a ridiculous amount of time waiting for someone as insignificant as Chris, he slammed his hand hard against the table.“You mean to tell me this man is the person I’ve been burning my patience for?” Zack snapped, turning sharply to the doctor.“Do you even know who I am or the kind of situation I’m in? And you still allowed someone like him to walk in here and call himself a divine doctor? Are you joking with me?”The doctor opened his mouth to speak “You see, I was just—”….But Chris cut him off.“No need to trouble yourself, Doctor. I’ll explain everything to Mr. Leonard myself.”“Whatever you have to say, Chris, I’m not inte
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That question was one Chloe could never underrate. It was far too crucial to her, and the moment Lu Chen asked it, excitement ignited deep within her. As she stared at him, Chloe realized this was like being handed an open cheque—say what you want, and it will be done. At that moment, she knew she had to give Lu Chen at least an idea of what she desired. Yet whatever was running through her mind was exactly what Lu Chen feared to hear. He had no idea what Chloe was about to say in response to his question. The suspense gnawed at him, and the thought of her answer alone was enough to make his heart tighten with dread. As the silence stretched, Chloe stepped a few feet away from him. “You asked me what I want, right?” she said calmly. But Lu Chen didn’t respond. “I won’t stress you over it, Lu Chen. I’ll go straight to the point.” “I don’t have all day here, Chloe,” he snapped impatiently. “Just say it already. What the heck do you need?” “Money!” Chloe replied instantly.
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