Chapter 680
“At the last party, you and Edward seemed like total strangers,” Nathan finally blurted out, unable to hold it in any longer.
I glanced around, feeling a little guilty. “Well, actually, we go way back.”
“Then why didn’t you talk to him that night?” he insisted. “Was he jealous when you danced with me?”
“Victoria, was I just some ridiculous blip in your relationship that night?” Nathan’s voice suddenly turned rough and pained. “Were you two secretly into each other while I was left clueless?”
“No, it’s not like that!” I shot back right away. “Honestly… we had a fight that day, so I just ignored him.”
Nathan still felt betrayed, his voice thick with sadness. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier? If you had, I would’ve backed off that night. I would never have interfered.”
“Nathan, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I didn’t say anything because we hadn’t gotten to that point yet,” I said, feeling really guilty as I listened to the hurt in his voice.
“I always end up looking like a joke…” he muttered.
“Don’t say that. There’s no right or wrong in matters of the heart. That night, I was truly grateful for your invitation. You’re sincere, and that’s one of your best traits. Please don’t let someone like me make you question your worth,” I said, my eyes stinging with tears. I couldn’t help but wonder, ‘What kind of villain am I really playing here?’
Nathan went quiet.
I tilted my head back and looked up at the sky, refusing to let the tears fall. I knew love was always messy. Even though I owed some people, once things ended, I never went out of my way to interfere in their lives. I just happened to cross paths with them at the wrong moments, that’s all.
“Wish you happiness!” Nathan said, then hung up in a hurry.
I gripped my phone, took a long breath, and finally managed a smile.
If this could help Nathan move on from all this and let someone else into his life, maybe it was for the best.
I didn’t need any man to wait around for me–because honestly, I wasn’t that kind of person either.
I got my emotions in check and went to meet Edward.
He looked like he’d just come from some fancy event, dressed in a classic black-and-white business suit. His thick, dark hair was slicked back, making him look even more intimidating. With that getup, he gave off a cold, unapproachable vibe.
When he walked in, I froze for a second.
Honestly, Edward always seemed way out of everyone’s league, with this ‘keep your distance’ aura. When I first met him, I thought he was exactly that type, so I always tried to steer clear.
But now, he shrugged off his jacket, just wearing a crisp white shirt and a black vest. On his usually stern face, there was a gentle smile that felt totally out of place on him.
“Have you been waiting long?” he asked.
“I’m not in a rush,” I said with a smile.
As soon as Edward sat down, the food was served. He actually got a personal chef cooking at his place just for me, so every day I get to eat all kinds of regional specialties from Aurelia.
Now I totally get why rich kids travel overseas for school with their own chef and housekeeper in tow.
“I’m heading to Aurelia for work in a couple of days. I’ll bring you back a gift,” Edward suddenly said while we were eating.
I paused for a second–Aurelia? My eyes flickered. His ex-wife lives there.
‘So he’s going to see her,’ I thought, feeling a little uneasy.
“Oh, no need. Just focus on your work,” I said with a light laugh.
Edward added, “My ex-wife and I send Nora a sum of money every year. I’m going to take care of the paperwork this time.”
I blinked in surprise. “Nora is really lucky to have such amazing parents.”
Edward sighed softly. “Maybe. But we couldn’t give her a complete family.”
“But she still gets plenty of love from you both,” I said.
“We try,” Edward replied, glancing out the window.
Just then, Edward’s phone rang. He glanced at it, his brow furrowing, and didn’t bother to answer; he just put it aside.
The phone rang again, and this time, Edward picked it up. “Alright, I agree. Sign him for a year.”
After that, he tossed his phone aside, and I could tell he was pissed.
“What’s wrong? Work giving you a hard time?” I asked, concerned.
Edward finally put down his fork and took a sip of tea. “My ex-wife’s new boyfriend is a supermodel, and now she wants him to be the face of my brand.”
“What?” I gaped at him, totally stunned.