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    In moments like these, a woman was at her most vulnerable. Losing Joe could lead Skr to spiral


    into self–destruction.


    udio’s unexpected call offered her a choice that could change her trajectory. It was like a warm


    ray of hope amidst the cold.


    “If you’re with me, I promise I’ll treat you better than Joe ever did. You won’t have to suffer


    anymore,” udio confidently dered.


    “You’re insane.” After hurling that insult, Skr hung up and swiftly blocked udio’s number.


    It became clear to her that not all men bearing the surname Martin were as intelligent as Joe. Many


    of them, like udio, seemed tockmon sense.


    After blocking him, she pressed the elevator button. Meanwhile, udio, enraged after being


    insulted, attempted to call her several more times. When those calls failed to connect, he realized


    she had


    blocked him.


    His teeth clenched in frustration.“Such a bad temper? It’s no wonder Joe abandoned you. You’ll be


    begging me soon enough.”


    He had someone look into it and discovered that Skr had been kicked out of Alexander’s team.


    Without Joe as her backing, she would soone crawling to him.


    He was determined to have her.


    Skr didn’t take udio’s calls seriously. She brushed it off and didn’t give it much thought. Once


    home, she found Joe stepping out of his study, dressed casually in jeans and a T–shirt.


    He lookedfortable in his rxed attire, yet she couldn’t help but wonder why he hadn’t changed


    into loungewear.


    Just as she was about to ask, Joe said, “There’s a situation with Rowan. I need to check on him. I’ll


    bete tonight, so don’t wait up for me.”


    “Rowan?” Skr echoed softly. Rowan and Jenny had seemed to be doing well living together


    recently.


    She remembered how Minerva had mentioned that Rowan finally went to Reid Residence to


    discuss breaking off their engagement. With the matter now out in the open, Minerva no longer had


    to tread carefully, and the Jakeman family could no longer pressure her.


    It was clear that Rowan was serious about Jenny.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    “His parents sent him videos and photos of Jenny and Edwin together.” Even as Joe revealed such


    explosive news, his expression remained indifferent, as if the matter wasn’t significant.


    Skr could see through Joe’s calm demeanor. Despite his outward appearance, he was genuinely


    worried about Rowan’s situation.


    In the living room, bottles of alcoholy scattered across the floor. Some had even shattered,


    creating a mess that mirrored the moment’s chaos. The door stood ajar.


    Joe pushed it open and was immediately greeted by the sight of scattered bottles of alcohol.


    Upon seeing the mess strewn across the floor, Joe furrowed his brow. He then nced at Rowan,


    who


    was slumped on the couch, clutching a bottle and drinking heavily.


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    Spotting Joe, Rowan let out a self–deprecatingugh. Did you know about this all along? Why didn’t


    you tell me sooner?”


    “Some things you need to experience for yourself,” Joe repaid calmly.


    Rowan paused, momentarily taken aback, then chuckled bitterly. “So, it was my parents who told


    you not to say anything, wasn’t it?”


    “Do you know what Jenny said to me? She imed your father coerced her. She painted herself as


    the victim, saying she felt guilty every single day.


    “Then she asked me why I cared, pointing out that I had been with other women too. I was


    speechless. I had no idea she could be so articte.”