Chapter 83


    ra offered a slight smile. Her voice was tinged with an air of resignation. “Mr. Hayes, that was


    Leonora’s decision, not mine to question.” And truth be told, she didn’t want to question it.


    Her tone remained devoid of any discernible emotion. “Mr. Hayes, a sugar baby doesn’t have the


    privilege to concern herself with such matters. My role is to be your bed partner, to ensure your


    pleasure between the sheets. Beyond that, my opinion is neither sought nor needed, right?”


    Her words were delivered with a deceptive softness, yet each syble struck like a thorn deep into


    lan’s heart. He wrapped his arms around her, with memories of a jealous ra flooding his mind.


    He longed for that version of her, not thispliant, faultless facade she now wore.


    “Mr. Hayes, I’ve already chosen my dress. Perhaps you should apany Ms. Heidi


    instead.”


    “ra, your father’s health isn’t the best. Do you really think he won’t suffer a rpse if he


    learns about us?”


    She no longer resisted;n had found her Achilles‘ heel. “Fine, I’ll go. I have plenty to do, so I’ll take


    my leave now.” Pushing pastn, she turned and walked away. Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDra/ma.O(r)g!


    After a busy day, ra finally finished at six in the evening. She said her goodbyes to her


    colleagues and headed for the parking lot alone. But as she approached her car, Victoria came


    running over with a grin. “ra, Mom’s been waiting. Take me home. I will make your favorite sea


    bass.”


    Victoria reached for ra’s hand, but was deftly avoided. “I don’t have a mother. She died


    seven years ago.”


    As ra attempted to drive away, Victoria threatened her, “Give me two million, or I’ll go to your


    father.”


    ra grabbed Victoria by the cor. Her voice was icy with menace. “If you dare target my father,


    believe me, I won’t hesitate to end you!”


    “Oh! My own daughter disowns me and now wants me dead!”


    Their altercation drew the attention of passing colleagues, and ra didn’t want anyone to know


    she had such a mother. She shoved Victoria into the car and sped off.


    Heidi, watching from the shadows, chuckled ominously as the car disappeared.


    “Struggling already, ra? The real show is yet toe. Just you wait.”


    ra pulled over in a secluded spot. Her face flushed with anger. “Here’s half a million. Take it and


    get out of my life!”


    Victoria scooped up the card. Herughter shook with greed. “With a sugar daddy liken, how can


    you be short on cash? Just let him fucking you a few more times.”


    ra clenched her teeth. “Get lost!”


    Victoria swung the car door open with a sly smile. “If you don’t give me the rest, I’ll go to your father.


    Your choice.” Then she mmed the door shut and sauntered away in her heels.


    ra was left with the ghosts of the past haunting her thoughts. Tears cascaded down her cheeks,


    and no matter how much she tried to wipe them away, they just kept flowing. Never had she felt so


    powerless.