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Hundred and Forty Two
He unfurled Selene's desperate arms from around his middle, firmly peeling her manicured fingers off his clothes and resolutely setting her away from his side. The deep, unconditional warmth that had once defined his every interaction with her had long since faded, replaced by a cold, impenetrable distance."Is this really what you’ve become, Selene?" Reed asked, his emerald eyes slowly raking over her silk evening dress with barely concealed disgust. "A pawn? A cheap, disposable tool for the Scott family? Is this the grand, elevated lifestyle you were chasing when you threw away our marriage?"At first, Selene cringed, taking a tiny, involuntary step back as his words hit her like a physical blow. But then she squared her shoulders, lifted her chin, and forced herself to stare back at him. The familiar, arrogant defiance flickered deep within her eyes, but beneath the practiced mask, something far darker was taking root, pure, instinctual fear."So now you’ve willingly reduced yours
Hundred and Forty One
"Please forgive my mistake, Reed!" Selene sobbed as she threw herself forward, wrapping her arms around his torso the instant the heavy wooden doors of the private VIP lounge swung shut behind them.The words tumbled out of her mouth like a breathlessly rehearsed script, her voice trembling with practiced, fragile vulnerability. She pressed the side of her face firmly against the smooth fabric of his tuxedo chest, weeping with the exact same theatrical cadence she had perfected over years of emotional manipulation whenever she found herself in deep trouble or needed his unyielding support to fix her messes. The tears flowed effortlessly, glistening on her cheeks in the dim ambient lighting of the secluded lounge.Even now, despite everything that had transpired between them, Reed possessed a strange, subconscious hold over her mind. For years, he had made her feel as though so long as he was by her side, she never had to worry about a single problem in the world because he would han
Hundred and Forty
Lucas slunk away from Miyu's side soon after she drained the glass, leaving her standing alone near the edge of the central floor.She let out a long, shuddering sigh of pure relief, though her heart continued to hammer violently against her ribs. The suffocating weight of his physical presence had been almost unbearable, his bloodshot eyes burning with a dark, toxic hatred that made her skin crawl. She had clearly read the unhinged malice in his gaze, and it made her feel deeply, instinctively unsafe, like a helpless target being relentlessly circled by a shark in the water.Her anxious gaze darted toward the heavy grand doors of the ballroom once more, seeking Reed's tall, reassuring frame. But to her crushing disappointment, he was still nowhere in sight. The doors remained firmly shut, and her heart sank deeper with each agonizing second that ticked by.She hated feeling this way. She had zero desire to become one of those desperately territorial, insecure women who clung to a m
Hundred and Thirty Nine
Selene pressed up against Reed, her body molding against his in a way that was calculated and deliberately provocative. Her perfume was cloying and heavy, nothing like the sweet floral scent that he had found captivating during his naive years, but now her scent was completely suffocating and repulsive."Don't act like you don't miss me, Reed," Selene purred, leaning closer as her voice dropped into the sultry, persuasive tone that had once made him weak. Her manicured fingers trailed up his chest over his silk lapel, her eyes dark with false promise and manufactured vulnerability. "I know you still think about me when you're alone. I know you still want me. You can't just erase everything we were to each other."At her touch, Reed turned into a statue of solid rock, his eyes glinting with a dangerous, red-hot fury. His entire frame went rigid, his jaw clenching so hard the muscles jumped beneath his skin with barely contained rage. The attempt at subtle seduction was a cheap perfor
Hundred and Thirty Eight
When Miyu and Reed appeared at the grand venue for the industry gala held exclusively for the year’s top award nominees, they were instantly swarmed by their colleagues.Actors, directors, and veteran producers who had previously maintained a cautious distance were now practically tripping over themselves to shower praise on the duo, whom the media had already crowned as the undisputed breakout stars of the year. The crowd surged around them like an eager tide, their faces bright with genuine admiration, excitement, and unbridled curiosity."Miyu! Your performance in that third act was absolutely breathtaking!" one high-profile actress exclaimed, her eyes wide with unfeigned awe. "I swear to you, I cried three separate times during your monologue! Three times! You delivered an absolute masterclass!""I have to say, the emotional chemistry between you two was utterly electric," an influential studio producer added, his sharp gaze shifting back and forth between Miyu and Reed with deep
Hundred and Thirty Seven
"Mr. Lane, what do you think of my suggestion?" Cole started eagerly, his voice carrying a subtle note of desperation that he tried desperately to mask beneath a veneer of professional confidence.He leaned forward in his leather executive chair, his knuckles white as his fingers gripped the polished edge of his mahogany desk. When nothing but a heavy, unreadable silence stretched over the line, Cole pressed on with persistent, calculated urgency."You must consider that you are relatively new to the intricate background of Ruby City," Cole offered smoothly, attempting to assume the posture of a seasoned mentor. "You don't yet know the right players to align with or the hidden pitfalls of this market. Let me act as your premier guide. I know this territory inside and out, every political channel, every financial lever, every family lineage. I know precisely who to trust and who to avoid. With my regional power and your capital, you could accomplish so much more than you ever imagined.
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