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I was so embarrassed I wanted to hide. But I knew if I tried to deflect, Brandon
would overthink it.
Not to mention, he was acting so casual and familiar with me. He did whatever he pleased and said
whatever came to mind without mincing words.
I forced myself to look up naturally at that thought. “Is that so? You can’t just im something
without proof.”
“It’s true.” Brandon took a sip of his drink before continuing, “I can-”
rms started going off in my head. “Shut up, Brandon.” I had lost in the end.
“I was just going to say that I can get checked at the hospital if you need proof,
“Brandon finished.
Even though his words weren’t inappropriate, they still made me overthink things. Why did he have
to prove himself? I wasn’t even anything to him.
“Just prove it to your future wife,” I said before getting up and escaping to the
restroom.
However, as soon as I made a turn, someone grabbed my arm. A familiar scent greeted me, and I
knew who it was without even looking.
Clutching my arm, Chris questioned. “Madeline, aren’t you going too far? You’re having lunch with a
mere lighting technician in a ce like this?”
Noticing Chris‘ angry expression, I chuckled. He was clearly jealous. “Can’t we eat here? Did you
reserve the entire ce?”
“Madeline.” Brandon was getting increasingly frustrated. “If you’re looking for a
at least find a decent one.”
man
Earlier, and even now, his every word belittled Brandon. It was also his way of mocking me.
“Brandon is a senior engineer with a dual degree from Cambridge. Do you possess any of the
qualifications he has?” I countered mockingly.
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It was something I had learned this morning when I went through Brandon’s
files.
Chris was embarrassed by my question. Despite being the president, his academic performance
was far from ster. He couldn’t evenpare to Conrad in this regard.
However, Chris was shrewd, which was an essential quality to be a sessful businessman. He
inherited his father’spany and, in just a few years,
turned it into an industry leader.
It was undeniably true that everyone had their strengths and weaknesses. But Chris was too proud.
He only saw his sess and failed to see anyone else’s
talents.
“Madeline, am I such a disappointment to you?” Chris‘ face was flushed with
anger.
“You’re not a disappointment.” I didn’tpletely tear him down. After all, I had loved him for ten
years. If I had loved him even when he was a disappointment, it would be a question of my
judgment.
“But you’re not better than Brandon.” Since he looked down on Brandon, I used Brandon to dete
his ego.
Chris tightened his grip on my arm. He was nearly crushing me, yet he had been gentle with Jewel
just moments ago.
A sharp pain pierced through my heart. “Chris, like I said, we have nothing to do with each other
anymore. Who I have dinner with and what I do is none of your
business.”
Chris‘ expression grew darker at my words, but he retorted with a mocking smile. “Do you really not
care about what other people think? Like I said, if you want to prove your worth, find a better man
than me.
Iughed. “You don’t even care what people think about you dating a widow, so why should I?
“I can say the same to you. If you had found someone better, I would have wished you nothing but
the best. It’s too bad you ended up with a widow carrying another man’s child-
I paused for good measure before continuing, “Well, I guess it does showcase.
your benevolence.”
“You” Chris was so infuriated that he couldn’t speak.
1 pulled my hand free and went to the restroom. As I looked at my reflection in
the mirror, I noticed I didn’t look any better.
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Even though we had broken up, his hurtful words still stung.
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