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    Chapter 214 I Do Not Deserve This


    “What just happened? Did I hear incorrectly? Mr. Josiah has been living off her?”


    “It should be the other way around, right?”


    “Are they really boyfriend and girlfriend?”


    Due to Josial’sck of response, whispers and discussions began to gradually stir among


    everyone.


    What’s going on? All bark and no bite?


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    Alexander felt that perhaps this was the first time in their rtionship that Dakota had treated him in


    such a manner, which probably had somewhat agitated Josiah.


    Dakota gave Josiah a frosty look. Josiah seemed unable to face such an icy gaze. He was


    momentarily at a


    loss for words,


    Just then, Cam who had been seething with anger suddenly made her move. She sidled up to


    Dakota, standing ufortably close. “Ms. Meadows, are you Josiah’s girlfriend? Why didn’t you


    tell us earlier!”


    She’x acting suspiciously nice, offering uncharacteristic attention for no apparent reason. What is


    she trying to do?


    “There’s nothing to tell. Because they were too close, breaching personal space, Dakota took a step


    to the


    side.


    Josiah suddenly woke up, his gaze fixed intently on Dakota.


    Dakota didn’t want to cause a scene right there and then. As long as Josiah didn’t lose his cool, she


    preferred to discuss their breakup after exiting the current setting.


    Right then, Carm moved a step closer. “It’s such an important matter. Of course you have to tell


    us.”


    She pouted as she spoke, pretending to lean toward Dakota.


    Darn it, there’s a tower of wine sses next to her.


    Beside their seating area, there were two sets of descending steps. On the side, there was a tower


    of eightyers of wine sses, and Dakota was standing right at the edge. Initially, due to Cam’s


    proximity, she was already teetering on the edge of the steps. If she were to be nudged again, she


    would lose her bnce, stumble, and fall. The mere thought of such a scene was simply terrifying.


    “Watch out!”


    The moment Isabe discovered Cam’s n, she was already toote to stop it from her seat. All


    she could do was let out a shout.


    Even Alexander, who was sitting outside, was at some distance from Dakota.


    All he could do was pray that Dakota could steady herself. However, Dakota was also wearing high


    heels.


    In the next moment, he turned to look, only to see a figure moving swiftly. What followed was the


    ttering sound of shattered wine sses, apanied by a woman’s piercing scream, causing


    quite a stir among the guests.


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    “Cam!” Audrey eximed in disbelief. She then red at the unscathed Dakota.


    Finished


    Dakota was equally bbergasted. She turned her head to look at the person who had pulled her


    away.


    Dmn, I thought some knight in shining armor came to her rescue, but it’s just you, Christopher! How


    on earth did you just appear out of nowhere?


    Christopher thought. How is this not heroic?


    It was all because of Isabe’s heartfelt plea. The three siblings had simply stood by, watching the


    drama, unfold. But seeing that Dakota was about to fall, they naturally stepped in, pulling her back


    just in time.


    Surprisingly. Cam, having lost her pir of support, ended up being the unlucky one.


    “Everyone, stay back.” Upon hearing themotion, Caleb hurried over to handle the situation.


    Amidst the scattered shards and spilled wine, Cam was in a pitiful state, crying uncontrobly.


    Fortunately, her fall had sent her clear of the broken ss, toppling the tower of wine sses. Had


    shended amidst the shards, she would have definitely been injured. As it was, she was merely


    drenched in wine.


    However, this was already embarrassing enough.


    “Audrey, take Cam to clean up.” Caleb urged hastily.


    Left with no choice, Audrey could only retreat with her reckless cousin.


    “What were you doing? Have you lost your mind?” Audrey rebuked in a low voice.


    “I… I heard you mention that you wanted to figure out a way to embarrass her at this banquet. That


    way, the Hamptons would be forced to sever ties with them, right?”


    “Tsk, there was really no need for your meddling.


    Upon realization, Cam understood that Audrey had already prepared a n.


    Since they had left, the group of friends could only disperse.


    Just as Dakota had finished expressing her gratitude to Christopher, Josiah had already made his


    way to her side. He firmly grasped her wrist, pulling her a bit farther away from Christopher.


    He had just found out that Dakota had been coborating with Christopher for two months. Now,


    seeing Christopher ying the hero and rescuing the damsel in distress was truly irksome.


    When he seized Dakota, Dakota tried to break free.


    After sorting out the situation here, Caleb saw his younger brother acting foolishly again. He quickly


    stepped forward and asked, “Josiah, what are you doing with Ms. Meadows?”


    Annoyed, Josiah red at Dakota, then turned to his older brother and said, “She’s my girlfriend. Is


    it wrong for me to want her to meet my friends at my table?”


    Even Caleb was taken aback. “Girlfriend?”


    “Yes.” It seemed as though Josiah wanted Dakota to greet Caleb.


    However. Dakota waspletely uncooperative.


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    Caleb couldn’t be bothered with the love troubles of the youngsters. He cut straight to the chase.


    “Just treat her well. Don’t stir up any more trouble. Once the wine tasting party is over, introduce


    your girlfriend to Mom and Dad.”


    After speaking, Caleb gave everyone an apologetic simile and then returned to his social


    obligations.


    Unable to make a scene with Josiah in public, Dakota was eventually led to their table.


    The entire table was silent, not because they were particrly novy, but because they all seemed to


    be eagerly anticipating the unfolding drama. The three Quirk siblings were nearby at a small bar,


    listening, intently


    Josiah gently guided Dakota to sit down, and for anoment, they sat in silence as if allowing the flurry


    of recent events to settle.


    Yet, Dakota was already growing impatient. Being with the current Josiah, she felt a sense of


    difort all over her body.


    “Can you let go of me? I’m still working…


    Josiah’s temper red up immediately. “Are you purposely trying to defy me now? There should be


    a limit even to your temper tantrums.”


    He’s hopeless.


    Alexander and his three siblings shared the same sentiment.


    David and Selena, unable to hear the conversation but only the cries of their hearts, eximed,


    What? Who’s hopeless?


    Suddenly, Dakota turned to Josiah, her eyes meeting his directly. “I’ve signed a contract with your


    sister- inw for two hundred thousand. I must prepare for today’s event and do the makeup. I


    don’t have time to sit here, drinking and chatting


    Josiah was not foolish enough to ask if it was a scam again.


    “Did you know who I was before this?” Josiah was genuinely confused. The situation seemed too


    complicated, so he decided to ask directly.


    “I did,” Dakota said with a cold smirk. “Your beloved sister–inw hired me to work on the day of


    your ss reunion. I saw you there, Mr. Josiah.”


    Josiah was unaware of her sarcastic undertone in the word “sister–inw.” Instead, he was taken


    aback. “Then why didn’t you question me or get angry with me? Why did you ask me for money


    instead?”


    With a scornfulugh, Dakota said, “I didn’t want to borrow money from you before we had sorted


    out our feelings. But I had no other options left, and that’s why I asked you. I thought that even if


    you were deceiving me, you still cared about me. I believed that when I was truly in trouble, you


    would abandon your deceit and choose to help me. But you didn’t.”


    Josiah’s face turned pale. Recalling the moment he rejected her and the expression on her face, he


    felt suffocated. But he didn’t mean for it to happen. There really was nothing when he checked at


    the time.


    “There might have been a misunderstanding. I can give it to you right now, so there’s no need to


    work


    anymore.”


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    “It’s toote. I’ve already received my payment, and I’ve gathered enough money. I don’t need your


    help anymore, nor do I need you.” Dakota suddenly dered.


    Josiah was stunned. “What do you mean?”


    “You ask me why I didn’ty my cards on the table. It’s because I was waiting for you toe clean


    with me. That was thest chance I was giving you.”


    Last chance? The thing I was nning to tell her on her birthday…


    “I’m asking you, what do you mean?” Josiah seemed unable to face reality, instantly exploding with


    rage.


    “I initially intended to discuss this in private, but since the person I’m supposedly in a rtionship


    with doesn’t seem to exist, it’s as if I’ve never been in love. So, Mr. Josiah, stop iming you’re my


    boyfriend,


    because you’re not.”


    Dakota’s gaze was unwavering as he looked at Josiah, causing Josiah to feel an unsettling stir in


    his heart.


    “What do you mean I don’t exist? I’m still me, aren’t I? Shouldn’t you be ”


    “You surely wouldn’t think that after you’ve fooled me for two years by pretending to be poor, I


    would be overjoyed to find out you’re actually super rich, right?”


    Dakota had spoken too candidly, causing Josiah’splexion to drastically change. It seemed as


    though he sensed something was about to go off track, deviating from his expectations. His voice


    was almost trembling as he asked, “Is it wrong for me to want you to have a better life?”


    “Mr. Josiah, I admit I crave love, but the affection you offer is too insincere for me to ept. I do


    aspire to live a better life, but not with you. So, I’ll be departing from your world, and I’d appreciate it


    if you could refrain from bothering me.”


    After she finished speaking, Dakota reached into the bag she’d been carrying, pulled out a bracelet,


    and ced it on the table. “I don’t deserve this. I’m giving it back to you.”


    Upon seeing the familiar bracelet, Deborah was the first to react. She was so taken aback that she


    couldn’t contain her surprise. “Is this-


    Damien, who was standing to the side, quickly pulled Deborah, fearing that her words would only


    make things worse. After all, he had seen Deborah’s works before, and he naturally recognized it as


    what one would call a prize.


    At this point, Damien was left speechless by Josiah’s actions. He has already treated her like a


    prize, so why is he now acting as if he can’t bear to break up with her?


    Just as Dakota was about to get up after setting down the bracelet, someone shouted from the


    direction of the stairs, “Oh no, Audrey’s ne has been stolen! Where is the makeup artist? She


    hasn’t left, has she?”


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