Chapter 75
Finley soon realized that Harlan hadn’t been truthful with him. The more Harlan dodged, the more suspicious Finley became.
Fine. I’ll wait in the living room until she gets back, Finley said, his face expressionless, as he sat down on the sofa, sipping the coffee prepared by the servants. “Harlan, it’s not too much to ask for me to wait for my fiancée, is it?
Harlan couldn’t argue with that, especially since it would be rude to kick him our outright. “You’re free to wait. But just so you know, I can’t say when she’ll be hack”
At that moment, Banca descended the stairs, wearing the most beautiful white dress she owned. It was a dress Finley had personally chosen for her, a token of their ambiguous relationship.
Coincidentally, Bianca overheard Finley’s earlier words. Her steps faltered halfway down the stairs.
er Flaine!
What? Finley was actually here to see
The smile on Bianca’s face froze instantly, her perfectly manicured nails nearly cracking in her grip. She had honestly thought Finley was coming to see her, and had even changed into the white dress he’d picked out just for her. Now, standing there, she couldn’t help but feel ridiculous. He had come for Elaine, not her. What did that make her!
Bianca snerred bitterly, her frustration bubbling up.
“Bunca” Harlan’s voice called to her, snapping her out of her thoughts. She turned, forcing a flawless smile onto her face.
“Harlan, you’re back” she greeted him, pretending her earlier hesitation had been for his sake, not because of Finley.
Harlan had been at the hospital lately, and hadn’t been home much. He’d bought a spacious apartment by the river near his work and had been staying there.
“Mm,” Harlan replied, his eyes softe
softening with at
affection as he looked at her. “Bianca, I brought you a gift. Want to see it?
The mention of the gift alleviated much of Bianca’s awkwardness. She feigned that she’d come downstairs to welcome her brother, not to meet Finley
But the servants, seeing her carefully chosen dress and makeup, weren’t fooled. They could tell what was really going on.
Bianca had believed Finley was here for her, and had dressed for the occasion, only to find out the truth–he was here for Elaine. How utterly disappointing
Thank you, Harlan, You’re always so kind to me.” Banca said sweetly as she opened the gift. It was a bracelet, one she loved, sparkling under the sunlight with a luxurious glow.
“Harlan, it’s beautiful. Thank you!” she gushed
Tracy, watching her daughter’s delight, smiled approvingly. “Im glad you like it, darling”
In truth, Harlan had bought two identical bracelets, thinking that Elaine would like one as well. But Elaine wasn’t into jewelry, while Bianca adored it–something Harlan never realized.
Bianca then noticed Finley was in
y was in the room and frig
feigned surprise. “When did Finley arrive?”
Finley, now a little more relaxed, replied, “Just now.”
Is Finley here to see Elaine? Huanca asked innocently, feigning ignorance. “Elaine’s probably at the Morgan family’s house right now. If you go, you might catch her.”
At that, both Tracy and Harlan stiffened, their hearts sinking
It was too late to stop Bianca now.
If Elaine had been there, she’d be thanking Bianca for this linde “assist” It seemed Bianca had just done her a huge favor without realizing it. Finley’s face darkened as be processed her words. His voice turned cold, a hint of fury evident as he muttered. “The Morgan family?”
His chest felt like it was about to explode with anger. “Elaine’s living with Kingsley now!”
Finley sneered, rage rising in his throat. “So that’s it, huh? Elaine’s moved into Kingsley’s house! Flirting with him in public like it’s no big deal. Is
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thas some sort of game to her, trying to provoke me, get my attention? What a joke. She’s really going too far now.”
Munded by fury, Finley was completely out of control.
“shut the hell sp, Finley!” Harlan snapped, his voice full of venom. His own temper flared, and with a mocking laugh, he added, “You want to hear how we’re going to spin this? Fine. Elaine already ended the engagement with you months ago. Everyone was there, and she said it herself–she was alone with you. You were cut off. The engagement’s over, get it! We didn’t tell you sooner because we didn’t want to hurt your pride.
But do you really think you’re all that? Do you have any idea why she ended things? Have you ever been decent to her? How many times did she have to chase after you, begging for a linle attention? You think you deserve her? You, who could barely muster a smile for her, just threw her aside like she was nothing. Well, guess what? You’re nothing to her anymore. She can go wherever she wants, with whoever she wants. You don’t get to dictate her life”
Finley’s face turned pale as he realized the full extent of his ignorance.
He hadn’t expected that, at some point he hadn’t been aware of, Elaine had already decided to break things off with him.
His voice faltered, boarve with shock. When, when did this happen?”
Harlan, finally seeing the fury in Finley settle, rolled his eyes. “You really don’t know, do you? It’s been months. If you’d cared even a little, you would have noticed. But you didn’t, did you? So stop pretending you had any right to be her fiance.
At that moment, Finley realized just how much he had taken Elaine for granted.
Tracy, now understanding that everything had been revealed, could only close her eyes, feeling a chaotic knot form in her stomach. What could she possibly do now?
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