Chapter 4 Chapter 4 James was shocked but assumed I was still mad about him suddenly leaving me at the banquet and handing me over to that wealthy businessman .
He thought he could just buy me a gift later and coax me back .

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I had always been easy to placate .
Thats how he had done it in the past .
But when he realized he couldnt reach me no matter how many times he called- He finally sensed that something was different this time .
A trace of panic crept into him .
After confirming that Lily was fine , James was ready to leave .
As he was about to go , the woman clutched his hand , pleading with teary eyes , James , stay with me , please ? Im scared to be alone .
In the past , James could never resist her delicate , helpless act .
Whenever she asked , he would always comply .
But today , for some reason , he found himself losing patience with Lily .
Even her soft and gentle demeanor irritated him .
I have something to do .
Get some rest , he said curtly .
Then , without another glance , he turned and left for the banquet .
Lily watched his retreating figure , her pitiful expression twisting into something sinister .
She lowered her head , lost in thought .
James drove back to the banquet and searched the venue , but I was nowhere to be found .
With all sorts of people at the event , he feared I might be in danger and frantically asked around about my whereabouts .
Memories of the past suddenly flooded his mind .
He recalled how my eyes had turned red as I hid in a corner after being bullied by my stepfather .
Regret hit him like a tidal wave .
37.5 % Chapter 4 Why had he chosen another woman when I needed him the most ? Damn it ! His frantic search soon caught everyones attention , and someone who had witnessed the darlier scene finally spoke up I had been taken away by the wealthy businessman .
At the banquet , James had treated me with nothing but disdain , his words filled with casual mockery , Everyone had already assumed I was just his plaything , their spéculations about my identity growing filthier by the second , After answering his question , they began whispering among themselves , guessing , where that businessman had taken me and what he would do to me , When James had lavished all his tenderness and concern on Lily , he never considered what kind of disaster his careless
words might bring upon me .
Or perhaps he had considered it .
He just didnt care .
His casual remark- Lily is still young .
Youre used to it .
had sent me plummeting into the abyss .
It had made everyone believe I was a shameless , promiscuous woman , an object that could be traded for money and lust at any time .
As those people voiced their sordid guesses , they burst into lewd laughter .
James finally snapped .
It was as if he had accepted their words as truth .
After all , in his eyes , I was nothing but a cheap whore .
Lily , on the other hand , was the pure and gentle goddess .
If I had already thrown away my dignity , endured humiliation for him , suffered both his abuse and others scorn just to please him- Then surely , I would do the same for someone else .
For that wealthy businessman .
James pulled out his phone and called me , but I had already turned it off while on the plane .
41.7 % Chapter 4 Unable to reach me , he took it as further proof of my affair with the businessman .
His messages followed , laced with every insult he could think of \ Where the hell did you go ? Do you even know Im looking for you ? Ran off with a richer man ? Or are you warming some old geezers bed ? Does he know your body as well as I do ? As he furiously typed those vile words , the very man he accused me of being with suddenly returned to the venue .
Blinded by rage , James didnt say a word he just punched the businessman .
Grabbing his collar , he snarled , Where did you take her ? Speak! Im warning you , if anything happens to Laura , Ill drag you and your entire company down with me .
You better tell me where she is right now .
Security quickly intervened , pulling the furious James away .
The businessman wiped the blood from his lips and chuckled at Jamess desperate , self righteous rage .
Young man , whether its in business or in love , empty threats mean nothing .
What matters is sincerity .
But unfortunately, I see none from you tonight .
Overwhelmed by regret and fury , James was too obsessed with finding me to pick up on the businessmans implication .
He cursed , Cut the crap! She left with you .
I just need to know where she is ! The businessman cast him a pitying glance , his tone laced with mockery .
Youre right .
She was with me .
But I only sent her to the airport .
As for where she went I have no idea .
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