Chapter 25 Kylies face was a mask of cold resolve , her insides a whirlwind of emotion .
Craig , its over between us .
Dont refer to me ast your wife .
Just looking at your makes my stomach churn , and the term wife has become something I cant stand Craigs expression was one of disbelief.
Kylie , are you serious ? Youve never been like this before .
This isnt just a simple disagreement .
Leave , she said , her voice barely above a whisper but firm as steel .
Kylie , Ive never been one to give up easily .
If you keep this up , are you ready for us to go our se frustration was palpable , his voice rising aaye Craigs Td prefer if you stayed out of my sight from now on , Kylie replied , her tone leaving no room for argument , The boy she once knew had become a stranger , his actions a far cry from the warmth she once cherished .
Her youth felt like a distant memory , wasted on someone who didnt deserve it .
But shed wait , patiently , for the day when his mother would need medical care again , and a large sum of money would be required .
Shed see his true colors then .
Craig inhaled sharply , his finger pointing at Kylie .
Dont come crying to me later ! He turned sharply and strode away , his anger evident in every step .
As Craigs figure receded into the distance , Kylie felt a weight lift from her chest .
The tightness in her heart began to ease , and she could breathe again .
Trevor , from the Opulence Hotels lobby , watched Kylie and Craigs heated moment through the expansive windows , his expression hardening He shot Kylie a text : [ Dont wait for me .
] Melanie , stepping off the elevator , was instantly drawn to Trevors commanding presence .
Seizing what she saw as a golden opportunity , she hurried over on her high heels.
She smiled , Youre Mr.
Walters , right ? That was just a misunderstanding .
Ive already moved past it with the clumsy girl .
Julie , spotting Melanies approach to Trevor , chose not to stop her .
Her daughters interest in someone was a rare occurrence , and Trevor was someone the Lampard family was eager to connect with .
If things progressed , he could be a perfect match .
As Trevor turned , his gaze was as chilling as a winter breeze , his features etched with a stern severity .
Melanie hesitated , Mr.
Walters ? With a cold shoulder , Trevor walked past Melanie without a second glance ..
Melanies face paled .
She was the queen bee in college , always surrounded by admirers .
Being ignored was a unpleasant experience .
vel and Julie quickly approached , her tone soft and comforting .
Mel .
Mom , does Mr.
Walters hate me ? He completely blew me off when I tried to talk , Melanies eyes welled up .
She was used to being pursued , not pursuing .
This rejection felt like a slap in the face .
Hes probably got a lot on his plate , Julie reassured her .
Dont take it personally .

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Chapter 25 Julies reassurances helped Melanie regain her composure and confidence .
Melanie managed to get Craig on the phone an hour later .
Hey , have you talked to Kylie ? Did you give her a piece of your mind ? My face is still smarting from where she hit me .
Shes been on a rampage .
today .
Craig was driving , his voice tight .
Shes breaking up With me .
Breaking up? Wasnt she crazy about you ? Melanies voice rose .
Something was off ; Kylie had to have discovered something they werent aware of .
Craig replied , I cant figure it out .
Could it be … she found out about us ? If she has , Ill take the lets make it official .
to end things .
Mel , Craig , were not dating , just friends from school .
Even if she finds out weve been talking , its just her overthinking , Melanie clarified quickly Craig slammed on the brakes .
We … we were at the hotel last week .
Thats not just friends , is it ? A hotel thing is just a fling .
We dont have a future .
My parents would never let me marry you .
Im not like Kylie , Melanie was straightforward .
She was just enjoying the thrill of outshining Kylie , not looking to settle down .
Craig gripped the steering wheel , feeling a pang in his chest .
So , youre too good for me ? You know Trevor , right ? The boss of Walters Group .
If you had his status , Id be all in .
But lets not get carried away .
You should figure out how to smooth things over with Kylie , and get her to keep donating blood for me , Melanie said .
She was never one to sugarcoat .
If Craig wasnt Kylies guy , she wouldnt give him a second glance .
After the call ended , Craig clenched his teeth .
Melanies words had stung.
He couldnt afford to lose Kylie .
No way were they through .
He dialed Kylies number , but as usual , it went to voicemail Feeling a surge of anxiety , he texted : [ Babe , were not breaking up .
I refuse .
Lets talk this out when youre not so mad .
] Then , he made another call to his mom .
Stuck in traffic , Kylies phone buzzed non stop .
Craig was trying to reach her , but it was Jasmines call after 10 minutes that caught her attention .
With a sigh , she picked up .
Kylie , weve heard about the disagreement .
Is Craig being difficult ? Ive already given him a talking to , and he understands hes in the wrong .
Could you please , for my sake , consider making peace ? Jasmines voice was smooth , trying to sound conciliatory .
But Kylie wasnt buying it .
Your sake ? Thats worth about as much as a counterfeit dollar to me .
You know why I answered ! Jasmine was angry .
Whats up , girl ? Youve never been this rude Tm telling you that your son is a carbon copy of you .
Hes taken your game to the next level , and lets just say , youve both played me for a fool , Kylie sneered .
The call ended with a sharp click , leaving Jasmine fuming on the other end .
As Kylie lay in bed , the reality hit her .
Craig was a secret Jasmine had kept from everyone , including her .
Shed never met his father , and now she knew why .
Jasmines anger was palpable .
If you werent so important , I wouldnt have let Craig anywhere near you .
Once youre out of Chapter 25 the picture , well see who has the last laugh lie cruised back to the Starlit Villa , phone buzzing just as she reached the door .
was Kevin , dropping knowledge about a primo antique restoration team in Jardora that was hiring .
Sounded like a sweet gig .
Think its the one with the legend , Steve Roth , at the helm ? Kylle asked , intrigued .
Bingo , Kevin confirmed .
Once Im through with Liams task , Ill check it out .
Thanks for the scoop , Kevin , Kylie smiled .
As she slid her phone back into her pocket , Kylie let herself in The villa was lit up , and there was Trevor , all casual cool at the foot of the stairs , his gaze meeting hers with a chill that could frost glass .
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