Chapter 24
As Cells stood in front of Mason and listened to his remorseful, passionate confession, all she felt was disgust ||
He would have never done this if he hadnt lost everything, if Brooklyn hadn’t betrayed him, or if he weren’t standing there in complete rain.]
Celia knew that this wasn’t about love Mason simply wanted someone who would love him unconditionally, while never offering the same love in return]
Had he ever loved Brooklyn? Maybe. But more than anything, it was obsession–an infatuation with something he couldn’t have.
And once he finally got her, it didn’t take long before he started thinking about Cells again. The moment Brooklyn was his, she lost her shine. The obsession faded the second the chase was over.]
With that realization, the last weight in Celia’s heart lifted. It wasn’t the worth of real love
She didn’t need to keep tearing herself apart over it.[]
on’t her fault.
Brooklyn and Mason were the ones who lacked boundaries and never understood
Ethan who had been listening to the bodyguard’s report, twirled the pen in his hand and smiled. He knew that th come.
that the moment he had been waiting for had finally
“You really are a rotten person through and through,” she said coldly.
Then she turned, got in her car, and drove off without looking back.]
Mason thought that he had slipped past the guards, but in truth, Ethan had arranged everything. He knew that Cella needed that final confrontation, that last moment, to completely let go of her past.]
Mason and Brooklyn’s downfall had all been orchestrated by him. He was tired of watching them buzz around Cella like flies. Although they didn’t pose any real threat, he found them irritating.
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Brooklyn’s recently gotten involved with a low level gang member. Word is that she’s planning to tamper with Ms. Parker’s e
Ethan clicked his tongue before muttering. That annoying by
“Get in touch with their boss. It’s been a while, so invite him to dinner. Ask if his compound’s hiring. 1
“As for Mason..he’s got no value left. Deal with him too.”
Just then, a familiar voice called out from the hallway. “Ethan, I’m here to pick you up
went to greet her. Pulling her into his arms, he felt every ounce
Hearing Celia’s voler, Ethan gave Hayden a look, dismissing him silently. He then stood up and we of stress from the day mels away.
“I really wish i could just the you to my side, so I could see you every second of the day. You’ve been so caught up with that studio that we haven’t even gone on a proper date in ages,” Ethan grumbled, his voice full of playful resentment ||
Celia felt slightly guilty when she heard him complain. She knew that she had been busy with the launch of her new studio lately and had been unintentionally neglecting him.]
Well, I bere now to pick you up after work, aren’t 17
aren’t 17 There’ll be no talk about work sonight, just line with you.
“Alright then. You’re forgiven. Tomorrow’s the weekend. Come and meet my family with me. They’ve all been wanting to meet you
Celia lusitated. She wasnt sure if she was ready ||
“Don’t worry. They just want to see you. I’ve been single for years. My family was convinced that I di die alone []
that they know I have a girlfriend, they or naturally curious. []
Hearing his ralin reassurance, the panic in Celia’s chest eased a little ||
Dikary. After dinner, ene with me to pick out some gifts for th
The next day, after grating ready, Cella went with then to the sinclair famaly residence||
As the car drove closer to the manor, Cella couldnt help feeling nervous. Even though she been married before, this felt completely different
Ethan. In a divorcée What if they dont like me?” she asked softly.[]
Tu don’t have to worry. I already told them everything. They feel bad that you went through so much with the wrong person.
Myys easy to get along with 1 pramine.”
Hearing Dhan’s rewaring tone, Celia’s heart finally began to settle.]
