Chapter 52
“that’s your so–called justification, you can come with me right now to the hospital and kneel before my mother to apologize, Victoria said bluntly, her tone sharp and
Wayne set down his glass and slowly stood up.
For a brief moment, she thought he might actually go with her.
But in the next second, his entire demeanor shifted. The somber, regretful act disappeared, replaced by a cold and vicious expression
“You think she’s worthy of the kneeling to her? We took a step closer, his expression dark with contempt. “Don’t forger. If thadn’t left you and your mother in Jonridge, you never would’ve crossed paths with someone e Leon”
At those words, Victoria immediately realized that he hadn’t contacted her to apologize.
Mom ever fell for someone like you.
“you should be grateful,” he continued, growing more agitated. “I gave you the life of a wealthy wife.” Victoria scotted, her last shred of familial attachment vanishing completely. “I really don’t know how M With that, she turned to leave
” dare you to say that again!” Wayne erupted in rape. He grabbed her arm and shoved her onto the couch. “Don’t forget who raised you!”
She opened her mouth to retort. But before she could, he sneered, “I hear you and Leon are getting divorced.”
Victoria’s brows furrowed slightly. Very few people knew about the divorce. How did he andout?
“I won’t waste time with you.” Wayne finally revealed his true intentions. Gone was the melancholic act. Now, his tone was cold and transactional “I want my share of your divorce settlement. I’m not greedy, just 70% will do.”
Victoria stood up from the couch and replied with an ley smirk, “You’re going to be disappointed. He didn’t give me a single cent.
“I don’t have time for your nonsense. His expression darkened.
“If you know we’re divercing, you must also know I’ve been selling of my jewelry,” she said, suddenly finding the irony of the situation amusing, ” 1 had gotten a settlement, would I have needed to sell a ring just to pay for Mom’s surgery?”
Wayne scrutinized her face, trying to catch any sign of deception. But her expression was nothing but brutally honest,
When he first heard she had sold a multi–million–dollar ring for mere thousands, he had assumed Leon must have given her so much money that she didn’t care about the ring’s value. But now, be realized–she had nothing
“He really didn’t give you a single cent?” he asked one last time to confirm.
Victoria said impatiently, “Ask him yourself if you don’t believe me.”
With that, she turned to leave.
At that moment, she erased him from her heart completely
she had spent years wondering why the father who had once been so kind to her could suddenly abandon them when their family fell apart. Had all those warm memories been nothing but an act?
“If he didn’t give you money, go earn it yourself Wayne suddenly yanked her back by the arm, his gaze lingering on her flawless face. “You’re still worth something, at least Victoria froze.
Before she could process his words, she was dragged toward the next private lounge
The moment the door opened, thick cigarette smoke filled her lungs, making her cough. The room was filled with men laughing and talking loudly, their leering eyes immediately drawn to her.
Meanwhile, Aaron, who had just arrived at the bar for an inspection, witnessed the scene.
He took out his phone and snapped a photo before dialing Leon, “Check the photo I just sent you.”
Leon casually opened the message
On the pereen was a photo of a rough, tanned hand gripping Victoria’s delicate wrist. That hand was an absolute eyesore.
“Do you want me to go in and get her out? Aaron leaned against the doorframe, peering through the gap. “That lounge is full of scumbags. Who knows what might happen it she alls into their hands?!
Leon’s eyes darkened, his finger rhythmically tapping the table. He didn’t say a word, but even through the phone, Aaron could feel the chilling air radiating from him.
