Ella’s face was drained of color. “What are you saying?”
Simon let out a derisive chuckle, his gaze on Ella as dismissive as if she were nothing more than a bug.
“This whole charade between us was just for show, a play for the sake of the old man’s fortune. I assumed you’d be wise enough
to see that. Now that they’ve taken off, it’s all on you!”
He moved in close, his breath hot and angry. “You’re the reason I lost my true love, and you’re going to know exactly how that
feels.”
He seized Ella’s wrist with a fierce grip and yanked off the bracelet, yelling, “You don’t deserve to wear anything of Lily’s!”
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Chapter 9
With those final words, he shoved her aside and dialed his henchman.
“Book me on the earliest flight out tomorrow. I’m heading to Lily’s place.”
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