Chapter 5
I lay there on the marble steps, my Chanel blazer torn and stained, looking utterly defeated.
Nathan didn’t even recognize me.
He approached with the casual arrogance of a Wall Street executive, barely glancing at my injuries before sneering
“So you’re the one who’s been harassing Victoria?
“I’m Victoria’s flancé, and you should understand that messing with her is completely unacceptable.[]
“But since you’ve already learned your lesson, I’ll let it slide this time.
“Today is my wedding day, and I won’t tolerate any drama.
“You’ve got a few bruises. I’ll have my lawyers draw up a settlement.
“We can handle this privately, right? That works for you?”
His words dripped with condescension, as if his attention alone was a gift I should treasure.[]
I responded with nothing but an icy scoff.
Nathan’s expression darkened slightly.
“Something wrong? You seem unhappy.”
He paused, then added, “Fine, since it’s my wedding day, I’ll be generous.
“Here’s the deal. If you need anything, come to Global Prime.]
“I’ll make sure you’re taken care of
“That satisfy you?”
He looked down at me like I was gum stuck to his Ferragamo loafers.]
Victoria, clearly annoyed, shot me a venomous look.
“You should be grateful! Don’t bite the hand offering to feed you!
“Honestly, if we weren’t old classmates, you wouldn’t even get this kind of offer.”
The other classmates jumped in, their envy obvious
“Right? You think you’re still the valedictorian? Mr. Bradley’s willing to settle – talk about lucky!”
“Mr. Bradley is being so generous. Anyone else would’ve pressed charges!”
“Why are you still sprawled there? Get up and thank Mr. Bradley properly!“]
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