Chapter 8 For him , I had resolutely abandoned my major and stepped into the entertainment industry just to be closer to him .
However , the moment he reached the peak of his career and secured the title of Best Actor , he wasted no time drawing a firm boundary between us .
You re just a fan .
Dont overstep your bounds .
I had witnessed it with my own eyes , the way he cradled Alessia in his arms as he stepped into his luxury van .
It was in that moment I finally understood that no matter how hard I tried , the distance between us was insurmountable .
And yet now , he had the audacity to accuse me with such certainty .
Isla , dont make promises you cant keep .
I told you before .
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He helped Alessia to her feet and shot me a cold glare .
Since youve known the truth all along , why stay silent ? Was it just to embarrass yourself like this ? Is your hatred for me so deep that you would stoop to such cruelty ? Bed His words were as cunning as they were shameless .
Everything is your fault .
You re just this vicious .
Even Victor, a man of unwavering composure , clenched his fists beside me .
After three years together , I knew better than anyone how even tempered he was .
After giving up on love and leaving for a foreign land , I returned to my original profession and became a psychiatrist .
That was how I met Victor Lexington , a man drowning in severe depression .
22.35 2/6 Chapter 8 Beneath his unshakable exterior , he was just a young man caught in an endless web of family feuds .
His impeccable upbringing left him unable to navigate the treacherous , blood soaked battlefield of the business world , yet the crushing expectations of his family left him no way out .
The relentless pressure had stripped him of even the simplest joy .
On the surface , he was ruthless and decisive .
But behind closed doors , he would lean into my embrace , his voice fragile and uncertain , asking me over and over again , What should I do ? And so , I stayed by his side , guiding him , piece by piece , step by step , out of the darkness .
He placed his unwavering trust in me , seeing me as his lifeline , his guiding light .
As I was being cornered , Victor merely lifted his hand slightly and within seconds , 55 % 22 35 316 Chapter 8 security guards surged forward .
Nicholas struggled wildly as they dragged him away , his face filled with disbelief .
Why are you touching me ? Tonight is Alessias big night ! Without me protecting her , shell be bullied for sure ! You re making a mistake , Victor .
You have no idea what kind of venomous woman youre standing beside ! Shes nothing but discarded trash I no longer want , yet you treat her like a treasure .
Is this the extent of your judgment ? With a mere glance from Victor , his bodyguard swiftly followed after him .
I knew then , tonight would not end well for Nicholas .
Meanwhile , Alessia , still sprawled on the floor , clearly had not given up .
I admit I made a mistake just now , but my intentions were good .

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I was only trying to stand up for you .
I know you re a kind 4/6 Chapter B person and I was simply worried that someone might be using your name to gain power unfairly .
After all , the woman beside you has a notorious reputation ! Shes framed me countless times just because of Nicholas .
The worst was when she even tried to trick me into a foreign fraud scheme! I barely escaped with my life .
Now shes latched onto you and I cant just stand by and watch .
You need to be careful .
She sa vicious woman ! She turned to Nicholas , her eyes brimming with sincerity .
Not a single word she uttered was true , yet her performance was flawless .
It struck me then .
Nicholas was not wrong when he said she had talent as an actress .
To lie so seamlessly , without a hint of guilt or a flicker of hesitation … wasnt that a gift ? Too bad , that talent amounted to nothing 576 Chapter 8 tonight .
Miss Bellucci , Ive already had people look into this and it seems the truth is quite different from the version youve given me .
Strangely , none of the incidents you described appear in my investigation records .
However , what I did find was an extensive list of your own misdeeds .
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