Chapter 18
Sebastian’s expression was cold: “Don’t disturb my fiancée again, or I’ll kill you
With that, he took Stella’s hand and left the banquet hall.]
Just as Ryan was about to chase after them, a warm hand grabbed him.
He turned around in a daze to see Claire looking at him with pity as she tended to his wounds.
Looking at the lifeless Ryan, Claire felt like there was a blade stuck in her throat, cutting her painfully.[]
If it weren’t for Stella, she should have been the happiest woman in the world, having Ryan’s love and money, receiving worship and respect from everyone in the city.[]
But suddenly one day, Ryan told her: “I’ve fallen in love with Stella.“]
This was something she could never let go of.]
Claire felt desolate inside as she lowered herself to persuade him: “Ryan, let’s go back, okay? Like before, we’ll live well together and be there for each other, okay?“]
The gossip around them grew louder.]
“Shameless! Cheating scum!“[]
“Poor Miss Rivers, running into these two pieces of trash!”
“Get out of here! Don’t dirty the floor!“]]
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Ryan coldly shook off her hand, his voice completely devoid of warmth.]
“Claire, I’ve been crystal clear–I don’t love you anymore. Stop showing up in front of me!“[]
“Otherwise, don’t blame me for not going easy on you!“]
He walked away without looking back, heading toward Stella.[]
Watching Ryan’s determined figure, the hurt in Claire’s eyes slowly twisted into hatred and resentment[]
“Stella…”
“Stella Rivers!”
On the other side of the hall, Stella was chatting with a socialite when she suddenly heard an angry scream calling her name.]
She instinctively turned to see Claire charging at her with a wine glass, ready to smash it over her head.[]
CRASH-
At the last second, two men stepped in front of her.[]
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But she only had eyes for Sebastian.[]
Sebastian asked with concern. “Are you hurt?“[]
“I’m fine. What about you?“]
Only then did Stella notice Ryan behind him, blood streaming down his face from the glass.[]
SLAP-
Ryan raised his hand and struck Claire hard across the face, leaving her cheek red and swollen.[]
“Claire, are you insane?! You want to hurt Stella again?!“]]
Ryan had loved her for years, but now that love was gone. He didn’t need to be gentle with her anymore, let alone hold back.
Claire was stunned by the sudden slap, her delicate face twisted with poisonous rage as she screamed hysterically:]
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“Ryan! You actually hit me for this bitch?!“]]
SLAP–Another slap landed on her face as Ryan used all his strength.[]
He trembled with fury: “Nothing good ever comes out of your mouth! Get lost!“]
Stella was tired of watching their toxic drama and cut them off: “Enough. I don’t care what grudges you two have, but if you keep harassing me and my fiancé, I won’t hold back!“]
With that, she took Sebastian’s hand and left.]
Back in the car, Stella sat in silence.
The usually composed man now seemed helplessly out of control, thinking Stella was angry that he’d hit Ryan.[]
“Stella, if you still have feelings for him, I can step aside.“]]
Seeing him act so magnanimous while clearly caring desperately, Stella felt like laughing from anger.[]
She flicked his forehead with her finger, exasperated: “Sebastian, what’s wrong with you?”
“I already told you–I love you. If you dare say something like that again, I’ll leave you without hesitation! Let you die alone!“]
Seeing her puffed–up angry face, Sebastian found her adorable and suddenly had the urge to marry her.[]
So as Stella was busy scolding him, he suddenly interrupted: “Stella, let’s get married.“[]
The next second, Sebastian’s handsome face came closer.[]
His lips covered hers with warmth.[]
The air froze in that instant.[]
Stella was completely stunned.]
She could hear her heartbeat getting faster and faster, and it took her a long time to find her voice.[]
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