Chapter 1690: Settling ounts
Chapter 1690: Settling ounts
Osvaldo looked at Selena''s expectant eyes in silence. It was obvious that if he had met Selena herself
as a child instead of the milk bun, Aarav''s identity would have been revealed long ago.
Aarav was Selena''s brother, and they were most likely twins due to the high probability of gic
inheritance in the Cummings family. This exined why Selena had suddenly started coughing up
blood before - it wasn''t her who was injured, but Aarav.
Selena stared at Osvaldo without saying a word, hoping for an answer. After a moment of silence,
Osvaldo rubbed her hair and asked if she really wanted to know who he was.
Selena nodded firmly and said that she needed to know who he was. Her dark eyes lost their shine as
she spoke about how everyone had kept this secret from her and even erased parts of her memory.
Osvaldo knew exactly who "they" were - those responsible for hiding the truth from Selena all these
years. He promised not to keep any secrets from her anymore.
When Selena was five years old, she distinctly remembered having a brother. But when they met again
as adults, she imed to be an only child with no siblings. It was clear that all her memories of Aarav
had been wiped clean.
Because he was also connected to Aarav''s memories, his own memories were erased as well. As
Selena put it, being able to remember even the slightest bit about him was already difficult enough.
Osvaldo held Selena''s hand tightly and said, "Let me go see someone tomorrow and then I''ll tell you
everything, okay?" He needed to meet with the monarch himself for both Selena''s sake and for
information about Aarav.
Selena felt a little disappointed but knew Osvaldo wouldn''t lie to her. Plus now that she knew Osvaldo
was the same boy from her childhood memories, finding out more about her big brother would be
easier.
So even though she wasn''t thrilled about it, Selena agreed by saying "Okay."
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Osvaldo pinched her cheek and said,"After we settle this matter let''s talk about something else!"
Selena replied with a nk expression on her face.
Osvaldo smiled slightly,"Do you know how long I waited back then?"
Selena still had no idea what he meant so remained silent.
Looking at her guilty expression Osvaldo spoke in an icy tone,"Do you know how close I came to dying
alone?"
Even though she didn''t have this memory herself, Selena instinctively knew everything Osvaldo said
was true.
She was real, and almost caused the other person to lose their life. Otherwise, she wouldn''t feel guilty
every time she thought of him subconsciously...
She weakly said, "Honey, I''m sorry. Don''t be angry..."
Although she made a mistake, didn''t she end up sacrificing herself in the end?
This is what they call digging a hole for oneself.
Osvaldo''s gaze swept over her little spaghetti strap dress and his expression became dangerous.
There was a knock on the door outside.
Osvaldo spoke up, "Come in."
The man guarding outside walked in and saw his master holding his wife on the sofa with an
expression that almost split open his face.
He suddenly remembered that the voice of the girl he brought in earlier sounded like Osvaldo''s phone
ringtone owner.
Although Osvaldo''s men had seen Selena with their own eyes before, for nearly a year now, their
master''s phone ringtone with that sweet and soft "honey" had left a deep impression on them.
Both sides wore masks to meet each other...
One couldn''t help but say that this couple really knows how to y...
The man sighed inwardly, though his expression remained serious. As instructed, he disyed the
surveince footage from downstairs on therge screen.
Then, he respectfully walked out, ensuring to close the door thoughtfully behind him.
Soon, Osvaldo saw the scene of Selena intimately holding hands with Ace of Hearts as they walked
into the hall.
Upon seeing this, Selena realized it was not good, but before she could exin herself, the screen
showed Ace of Hearts lowering his head and kissing her cheek. This image was reflected in Osvaldo''s
eyes.
Osvaldo''s eyes turned dark and ominous.
Selena trembled violently and finally realized that she had been set up by Opal.
"No, Osvaldo, listen to me--"
"I''m not listening!" The man coldly interrupted her words and forcefully stripped off her strapless dress
before making her lie down on the sofa.
Osvaldo leaned over her. "Selena, I think... we need to settle our ounts!"
Selena''s back pressed tightly against his chest as she listened to his dangerous voice in fear.
She wanted to exin herself but just as she opened her mouth, he silenced her with a kiss. And from
then on she never had another chance to exin...
Downstairs,
Ace of Hearts nced at his watch; it wasn''t time yet which meant there was an 80% chance he hadn''t
fooled anyone tonight. This also meant that White Crow wouldn''t have a chance toe out tonight
either.
Ace of Hearts smiled and walked out of the dance floor towards the door outside.
He got into the sports car parked outside the gate, started it up and headed towards the outskirts of
town. Half an hourter, he stopped the car outside a vi.
The person who got out of the car lookedpletely different now. She was a stunningly beautiful
woman with fiery red hair that contrasted with her snow-white skin. Her fox-like eyes were slightly
narrowed at the corners, giving her a seductive look that could make anyone weak in their knees.
She stepped out of the car in high heels and walked towards the vi. As she entered through its doors,
she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
Not far away from her was a tall and slender figure sitting at a stone table, looking down at some chess
pieces on it. Upon hearing footsteps approaching him, he raised his head to see who it was standing
outside.
With just one nce from him, Ace of Hearts froze for a moment before quickly regaining her
yfully.
Stanley ced down his white piece onto the table and chuckled softly upon hearing Ace''s voice.
"Sorry about this sudden visit," he said apologetically.
Ace of Hearts covered her mouth as sheughed charmingly while walking over to Stanley''s side. "Why
bother waiting under White Crow''s tree when you cane see me instead? Am I not beautiful enough
for you?" she teased flirtatiously.
Stanley smiled gantly as heplimented Ace''s beauty without hesitation: "Of course you are!
You''re easily one of most captivating women I''ve ever met."
Ace of Hearts continued smiling as she lifted Stanley''s chin up gently with delicate fingers...