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Bianca seemed really concerned about Federico, “Rico, you
looked like you drank a lot. Are you okay?”
Federico said, “It was fine, I didn’t drink much.”
Britney noticed that Rodrick was holding alcohol, not sparkling
water, and was feeling confused.
Rodrick raised his glass and clinked it with Federico’s. “It was so
busy today, I didn’t get a chance to have a proper drink with
you, Rico. Thanks for coming.”
Federico asked him with confusion, “Rod, weren’t you not
allowed to drink?”
Bianca hugged Rodrick’s arm with a happy face and said, “It was
my first time going to a party as the investment director of
Royarch Capital. I had to network, and of course, I had to drink.
Rod took allergy medicine ahead of time just to help me block
the drinks.”
“He drank all the booze for me today, I haven’t had a drop till
now.”
The smile on Bianca’s face was bright and content, and that was
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the happiness Rodrick had showered her with absolute
affection.
But Britney, at that moment, felt like she was falling into an
abyss.
Although I had already seen Rodrick’s favoritism toward Bianca, hearing Bianca say it at that moment.
Britney still broke down.
She fought like crazy at drinking parties for him and for Royarch Capital, not only messed up her stomach from drinking, but also lost a child because of it.
All of this, in the end, was just her wishful thinking.
Rodrick didn’t see what she did, didn’t care about what she did,
and didn’t even care if she lived or died.
He only cared about Bianca.
Willingly paved the way for her, introduced her to my
connections, took allergy medicine in advance just to help her
avoid drinking…
Britney felt like her heart was grabbed by something and
stabbed all over with lots of long, thin needles.
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The hard work and pain from the past literally tore at every
inch of her skin.
The wound hidden deep in my heart was torn open and left raw
and bloody.
She was afraid she’d lose control, so she made up an excuse and
ran off.
She knew it was really embarrassing like this.
But she couldn’t think of any other way to protect herself
except running away.
She loved Rodrick, and it really made her lose completely.
It wasn’t the first time Royarch Capital had held a celebration at
this hotel.
So Britney was really familiar with the layout here and knew
which spots were quiet and wouldn’t get disturbed.
Recently, a cold wave came down south, and the temperature
kept dropping.
The cold wind blew on me, and there was a kind of chill that
made people feel awake.
Good thing she didn’t wear a dress today, otherwise she really
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couldn’t have stayed here.
Lila texted her and told her to drink less.
Britney said got it.
She told her again to congratulate Rodrick for her.
Britney hesitated for a few seconds before she said I know.
I was almost sober. When Britney got up to go back to the party,
someone opened the door from inside.
She didn’t expect Rodrick to come.
And I came alone.
Britney even instinctively looked behind him, thinking she’d see
Bianca, who was always glued to him.
“Who are you waiting for?” Rodrick looked at her with his eyes.
half–lowered. His features were sharp and handsome, but there
wasn’t any warmth in his eyes. “Federico?”
Britney’s just–relaxed brows furrowed again.
She really didn’t like the way Rodrick was talking right now.
I looked down on her.
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“Excuse me.” She tried her best to stay calm.
