Chapter 17
“And I thought you’d be glad,” Zara continued. Her voice was cold and unyielding. “You accuse me of having ulterior motives, but what about yourself? Can you honestly say that when you agreed to marry me, you had no selfish intentions? Had you loved me back then?”
She met his eyes. Her tone was sharp and relentless. “Moreover, when have you ever thought of me as your wife throughout our marriage? If you had, could you justify the words you said, the things you did, or the way you got involved with someone else under the guise of friendship?
“Soren, anyone in this world can question my motives, but
i have no right to do so.”
As her words grew icier, his face grew paler. He opened his mouth, struggling to form a rebuttal, but no words came. Unable to let it end there, he grasped for anything he could to. defend himself.
“But you pursued me for four years. Then, we were married for three… All that time while you lay in my arms, listening to my heartbeat and thinking of someone else. Have felt anything for me?”
Zara shook her head, not even bothering to spare him a comforting lie. “Never.”
you never ever
She went on, “Soren, be honest with yourself. Back then, what part of you deserved anyone else’s love apart from Winry’s? Haven’t you always wished for me to leave? Now that Winry has finally agreed to be with you, why are you here instead of being with her when we’re already divorced?”
His love for Winry was known to all, as was his indifference toward Zara.
That indifference allowed him to hurt her repeatedly without remorse. That was why, in their three years of marriage, she had only been to Blight Manor once. Even when she got there, she witnessed his parents giving their heirloom to someone else.
That was also why Winry felt emboldened to mock, flaunt, and belittle her as she wished.
Thankfully, Zara hadn’t fallen for someone like him.
“I don’t want to be with Winry. I only want you! Andy is gone. Even if someone else has his heart, he’s not Andy. I’m sorry for everything–I’ve learned my lesson. Please give me another chance. I’ll change and do anything you want. Just don’t leave me…”
Zara had rarely seen Soren like this–vulnerable and weathered. His voice was even trembling with desperation and insecurity.
The man who had always been in control and called the shots now stood before her, defeated. The man who was confident, composed, and aloof with her but gentle and considerate toward Winry was now reduced to begging for her love.
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She paused briefly. A rare hesitation flickered in her expression. But after glancing at the time, she turned away, leaving him with nothing more than a dismissive wave of her hand.
back.”
affairs have nothing to do with you, Mr. Blight. If there’s nothing else, I suggest you go
Zara pushed open the door of the cafe and disappeared around the corner.
Soren stood frozen on the spot, his hand instinctively clutching his chest. His heart felt hollow, as though something significant had been ripped away from it.
It was 4:00 pm.
In the CEO’s office on the 23rd floor of the Nielsen Group building, Immanuel had just finished a two–hour video conference. Rubbing his temples in mild frustration, he pressed the intercom button on his desk
Two minutes later, Zara entered, carrying a cup of warm milk. She placed it gently on rotating the handle so that it was convenient for him to lift it.
the desk,
Without looking, he instinctively picked it up and took a sip. The smooth and slightly sweet taste surprised him. Glancing down, he finally noticed the pure white liquid.
Ms. Cobain, I asked for coffee.”
He set the cup down, ready to ask her to fetch him what he wanted.
However, she shook her head firmly and said, “Mr. Nielsen, you’ve already had coffee today For the sake of your health, you shouldn’t drink any more of that for today.”
Her response caught him off guard. Remembering his heart condition, Immanuel paused before letting out a soft laugh.
Most of his previous secretaries had been eager to cater to his preferences and never dared to challenge him. As the boss, he expected compliance and not reverse management.
But Zara had dared to overrule his request after only a month on the job.
