Chapter 3 Back in the main hall , Samuel Vincent had sobered up slightly and started lecturing me , saying that men are all the same if you forgive them once , theyll do it again .
He urged me not to let my guard down and take him back .
I stared at Samuel , searching his face for even the slightest hint of jealousy .
Unfortunately , there was none .
Throughout the evening , I drank a lot more , and Samuel assumed I was still upset about my ex .
Watching the concern in his eyes , my heart ached .
This feeling of loving someone who doesnt love you back its unbearable .
1/7 Chapter 3 + 5 Points That night , outside my apartment .
Samuel leaned in to unbuckle my seatbelt .
Maybe it was the beauty of the moonlight , or maybe it was the alcohol , but I cupped his face the one I had dreamed of countless times and kissed him deeply .
My eyelashes trembled as I shut my eyes , too afraid to see his reaction .
His lips were cold , carrying a faint scent of lavender .
Evelyn Martin ! Samuel suddenly pushed me away .
I opened my eyes to see him staring at me in disbelief .
His stiffness cut through my heart like a dull 2/7 Chapter 3 + 5 Points knife slow , unrelenting , and painfully deep .
Why did you betray me ? Why did you cheat ? Like a drunk fool , I threw myself into Samuels arms , my tears soaking through his shirt .
He sighed .
Oh , Evelyn , why are you doing this to yourself ? With a helpless expression , Samuel carried me inside and gently laid me on the bed .
Before leaving , he even tucked me in .
Did he really see me as nothing more than a stubborn child ? I thought that after tonight , at the very least , he would start avoiding me .
But he didnt .
Samuel continued handling all the messy 3/7 Chapter 3 + 5 Points affairs at the company for me as if nothing had happened .
Just when I was foolishly plotting how to win him over , Samuel hit me with a harsh reality check .
This is Liam Hale .
Hes about your age .
My heart plummeted .
Samuel , do you even realize how cruel youre being ? After a strained , awkward meeting , I confronted Samuel about why he was in such a rush to set me up with someone else .
Evelyn , hes a good man .
He can help you in the future .
I dont need his help .
4/7 Chapter 3 + 5 Points Evelyn .
Samuel grabbed my arm , his tone unreadable .
Ill be leaving soon .
I cant always be around to take care of you .
I stared at him in a daze before forcing a bitter smile .

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As you wish .
Liam asked to meet me alone .
The first thing he said when we sat down was : You like Samuel , dont you ? My composure cracked .
Without thinking , I shot back , What , do you like him too ? Liam : … 5/7 Chapter 3 + 5 Points He has a fiancée .
Hes getting married .
Did you know that ? Hes getting married ? A sharp pain tore through my chest .
So thats why he was so eager to push me away -because he was marrying Sophia .
Seeing the despair on my face , Liam hesitated before sighing .
Youre better than this .
Maybe it was the years of suppression , but at that moment , I completely broke down .
Yes , hes my savior .
I shouldnt be like this .
I hate myself for what Ive done .
But what can I do ? I love him .
He walked into my life so silently , then left so cruelly , leaving behind a mark that will never fade .
6/7 Chapter 3 + 5 Points Liam was a gentleman , letting me vent all my emotions without interruption .
After a while , he handed me a cup of hot tea .
If your late parents saw you like this , do you know how much it would hurt them ? Maybe … its time for you to start living differently .
His gaze was gentle , his voice calm .
I narrowed my eyes .
And what about you ? Whats your goal in all this ? Liam was momentarily stunned .
Then , he let out a soft chuckle and said with a smirk , A partnership of equals .
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