Chapter 97
“I’m sorry, but i have to go. Quinn said, turning to leave. She did not even want to see Caleb, let alone have dinner with him. His image in her mind had completely shattered at that engagement party
However, Caleb grabbed her hand and insisted. “I need to talk to you.‘
“Well, I have nothing to say to you,” Quim replied coldy, pulling her hand away
“Do you have to make this so diffical?” Caleb’s eyes burned with resentment as he looked at hen
“What was taken aback. She could not understand how she was molding things difficult
Since the beginning, Caleb and Zoe were the ones causing trouble. They had lured her to that engagement party, arranged for two sleazy men to assault her, and standered her name. She had not even confronted them about it, yet here he was questioning her. It was simply ridiculous
that will take for you to leave the Jakeman family alone?” Caleb asked, his tone heavy as he tried to c
Quinn froze, suddenly realizing his motive. “So that’s why you called me here. You’re pleading Zoe’s case. A bitter smile crossed her face. She should have known better than to expect an apology for that night.
Was Zoe wrong about you that night?” Caleb asked
Deep down, he did not want to believe Quinn would sell herself for money, especially considering the substantial settlement she had received when they broke up.
For some reason, Quinn felt a lump in her throat, and her carefully controlled emotions threatened to spill over. Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she looked at him.
Would you even believe me if 1 told you the ath? Have you ever truly believed in me
“Caleb falteril. The harsh words he prepared were caught in his throat, and his resolve weaned at the sight of her tear–streaked face
Quinn chuckled bitterly. “You’ve always only believed what you see and hear from others. It was like that before, and it’s still the same now.”
*Isn’t it a fact that you took the breakup money my mom gave you?” Caleb countered, unwilling to admit his bias..
“Yes“Quinn nodded.
*And as it true that you worked at a nightclub for money?*
“Yes,” Quian admitted. She didn’t deny her past actions, even if they were not something to be proud of.
Hearing her candiem these two Lacts only ignited his resentment for her. His expression turned menacing as he raised his hand and slapped Quinn hard
At that moment, Melody burst into the room, excitedly asking, “So, what did you order –?”
she froge as she took in the scene before her—a bright red handprint marted Quinn’s tais complexion
The door remained open, and a group of young men in suits passed by outside. One of them glanced into the room, and his handsome face turned cold and grim the instant he saw the scene
