Chapter 80 Chapter 80 0 With the living room crowded and Kingsley present , Elaine decided to take Finley to the backyard for their conversation .
Since she had decided to cut ties with the past , she couldnt drag Kingsley into it .
It wouldnt be fair to him , her current fiancé .
Kingsley sat on the couch , exuding an air of aristocratic refinement that made anyone hesitate to approach .
Elaine walked over to him not like the others who merely observed from a distance , but intimately leaning on his shoulder , her lips close to his ear .
The servants watched , eyes wide , as Elaines touch made creases in the expensive fabric of Kingsleys suit .
But the rumors about the brutal , dark figure who once kicked his own brother miles away ? Not a trace of anger showed on his face .
He sat there, still and composed , almost untouchable , yet somehow appearing as though he were being invaded , dethroned by Elaines presence .
The scene was strangely delicate .
Kingsley , it seemed , truly indulged Elaine , and that was a mystery in itself .
Elaine whispered something to him , some secret or hidden word , and Kingsley gave a slight nod in response .
Alright, go ahead .
Ill talk with Mrs.
Yeats , Harlan , and Tucker .
We have things to discuss .
What Kingsley meant was , Elaine nodded , replying simply , Okay .
She turned back to Finley , keeping the necessary distance .
Lets go , Finley .
Well talk in the backyard.
Sure .
Finley shot a glance at Kingsley , his expression unreadable , before following Elaine out into the garden .
of course , their engagement .
Elaine turned her back to him , gazing upward , though it seemed like she wasnt really looking at anything in particular .
Then , in a cold tone , she spoke .
Finley , its over .
It has been for a long time .
From now on , we owe each other nothing .
Youll be the heir of the Scott family , and Ill run Starlight Fashion .
You go your way , and Ill go mine .
Our lives will never cross again .

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Finley stopped in his tracks , the words striking him hard .
Why ? he asked , his voice barely a whisper .
Elaine was surprised by his question .
Why ? I thought youd be relieved when you heard we were ending our engagement .
You should feel free now , unburdened .
No more pretending , no more being with me when you really want to be with Bianca .
This constant entanglement isnt your style , Finley .
His face was unreadable , but his brows furrowed in frustration .
Unable to hold back his growing irritation , he responded , Is this really about Bianca ? You really think Ive been doing something wrong ? Ive never crossed any boundaries with her .
All these things you think are happening between us , theyre just in your head .
Elaine scoffed inwardly .
In my head ? They were already going to be together .
Did he really think she was still guessing at things ? When she saw Finley still insisting it was all about jealousy , she no longer cared to pretend .
She gave a short , bitter laugh .
Alright , let me ask you then .
Last Valentines Day , you were with Bianca , werent you ? I called you several times , and you didnt pick up .
Should I assume you were busy with something … special ? * Finley , just because I didnt say anything doesnt mean I didnt know .
Ive known about you two for a long time .
The only reason I didnt speak up is because I knew no one would believe me .
Her voice was low and slow as she spoke the last words , but there was no sadness , as if she had already gotten used to it .
After all , in a world where Bianca was the heroine , unfairness and malice were nothing new to her .
Finley stood there , frozen in shock .
He hadnt thought that she knew about his Valentines Day with Bianca .
And yet , in the eyes of everyone , she had been branded as the jealous fiancée , accusing Bianca without cause .
No one cared about the truth .
She thought , Its fine .
Once you and Bianca are together , people will see how wrong they were ! Shed be watching , waiting for that moment .
1/2 ΘΑ Dreame Read Romance … 4.4 FREE Open 1:07 PM Chapter 80 9 Finley finally spoke , his voice softer .
Elaine , I admit that Ive always leaned toward Bianca , and I didnt listen to you .
I didnt keep the right distance , and people saw it .
I thought that would make you see things more clearly .
But instead , youve made this choice , this final decision .
I never expected you to give up on us so completely .
And now , she was even planning a grand engagement ceremony with someone else .
Had I ever meant anything to her ? he cursed inwardly .
His tone grew angrier , but then quickly reverted to its calm , composed self .
Elaines laughter was bitter .
You think youve been giving me a lesson , Finley ? It was only now that she realized how much hed misunderstood .
You really have a high opinion of yourself .
I remember you and Tucker were pretty close , right ? Didnt he tell you that my relationship with the Yeats family has long been in name only ? Ive cut ties with my mother and my brother what do you think you are to me now ? Elaines lips curled into a cold , mocking smile .
In my eyes , youre nothing .
Finley stood there , stunned , unable to comprehend that Elaines ties with the Yeats family had deteriorated so completely .
He had seen the signs back in the living room .
Her attitude toward him had become utterly ruthless .
Elaine , what happened to you? You were never this heartless .
You would never have done something so cruel .
Elaine , standing before him now , was unrecognizable .
Her eyes were full of cold indifference as she looked at him .
What Ive become has nothing to do with you , she replied , her tone laced with disdain .
Finley , we have nothing left between us .
You dont have the right to dictate my life , nor to blame me for anything .
With that , she turned to leave .
Finley , acting on some sudden impulse , grabbed her sleeve .
He had never imagined that when Elaine let go of him , he would feel so bitter .
Just as he never thought she would one day choose to leave him , and fall for another man .
His emotions flared , and before he knew it , he did something he hadnt planned .
Elaine , did Kingsley teach you to do this ? Elaine didnt know whether to laugh or cry at his words .
Was Finley learning his moves from Shawn , always grabbing at peoples clothes ? With a slight frown , she yanked her sleeve away from his grip .
Finley , we have no more ties .
Dont make me despise you even more .
For a moment , Finley just stood there , watching as her sleeve slipped from his hand .
Kingsleys figure approached in the distance .
A strange , unwelcome feeling rose in Finleys chest as jealousy seeped in , and he blurted out , You really think Kingsley likes you ? Choosing him over me ? Its not going to end any better for you , you know .
Maybe even worse .
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