< Q The rumors were brutal .
But I knew the truth .
Jason had taken the recording to her father and given him a choice .
Protect his daughter , or end his business relationship with the Millers .
The Carter family had been struggling for years .
Most of their major deals depended on Jasons connections .
And in the end , money won out over blood .
Her father didnt hesitate .
Lily was out .
With her name erased from the Carter family , she became a social pariah overnight .
Her friends cut her off .
Her entire world collapsed .
For someone like her who had always lived in wealth and admiration it was a punishment worse than death .
The day I handed Jason my resignation letter , I told him we were done .

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His face twisted in shock , like he couldnt comprehend what he was hearing .
Jo … why ? His voice was raw , almost desperate .
Everythings finally settled ! We can finally be happy again ! He let out a bitter laugh , shaking his head .
No.
I wont accept this .
I wont let you leave me .
I rubbed my temples .
Jason , Im not asking for your opinion .
Im telling you .
His hands trembled as he reached for me but I stepped back .
His fingers curled into fists at his sides .
Jo , are you still mad about the past ? His voice pleaded with me .
I was blind .
I was manipulated .
Cant you let it go ? I let out a soft , humorless laugh .
Blind ? I tilted my head , eyes locking onto his .
Or just willing to look the other way ? His breath hitched , but I kept going .
Every date we went on , you let Lily tag along .
You never stopped her from clinging to you , from kissing you during games , from crossing every possible boundary.
When I nearly drowned , you chose to save her .
When I was sick , you left me for a dog .
Every time she framed me , you always always chose to believe her .
I inhaled slowly , my voice unwavering .
If this hadnt happened , can you honestly say you wouldnt have ended up in her bed ? Can you say , without a doubt , that your heart was never with her ? The color drained from Jasons face .
He staggered back , as if my words had physically hit him .
His lips parted , but no words came out .
His mind was racing , trying to find a defense , an excuse anything .
But there was nothing .
Because it was all true .
His eyes burned red as he whispered , Jo , I love you .
Please .
Just give me one more chance .
I met his gaze .
Calm .
Certain .
And I shook my head .