Chapter 23
Author: Pen forge
last update2025-08-09 21:49:48

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Analogy.

The scene that happened at Uniqlo looped in Carl's head inside the Taxi. He wore a plain Navy shirt and a pant trouser that was neatly pressed— minimalist. The divorce papers nestled on his lap, bumping as the beat-up taxi steered through the city.

Betty was stabbed in the back by those she trusted as friends. They bailed before securities could get them, leaving her at the Bull's-eyes of the crisis they caused.

They might have thought she would be arrested, locked up and detained till someone would pay for the ruined dress....which is impossible. She's from a broke family...or Maybe they assumed she was going to work her ass off at Uniqlo to clear their mess and then she'll miss the Audition.

She trusted them but they betrayed her heartlessly. They literally caged her because there was no way she was going to leave Uniqlo without paying for the dress. Carl had paid for the damaged dress and got another one for her. She jumped on him, spilling tears and crying gratitu
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