Chapter 339: Undeserving of Her Love

Casimir approached her like a persistent fly, pleading earnestly, “Ray-Ray, our previous meetings were always on campus, and our interactions were either arguing or fighting. That wasn’t pleasant at all. Since Mr. Foucault isn’t by your side today, this is a great opportunity for us to have a good chat. What do you say?”

Raylee shot him a teasing stare. “What should we talk about? How did you manage to sever ties with Waverly, or perhaps our shared history, and how did you cunningly swindle my shares? If you’re interested in discussing the return of my shares, then I might be a bit intrigued.”

“Ray-Ray, the timing isn’t right yet. Once the timing is right, I’ll return your shares to you, principal and interest included. I would never deceive you; please trust me. I will certainly keep the promises that need to be fulfilled!” Casimir stated solemnly.

Raylee shook her head. “If I had known about your true colors earlier, I would have been better off falling for some random homeless guy on the street. At least they’re a lot more humble and know their place.”

Slightly frowning, Casimir asked, “When have I ever deceived you since our childhood? You can’t just dismiss all the nice things I’ve done for you due to the issue with the shares, can you?”

“Nice things you did for me? Like what?” Raylee asked with a sarcastic smile.

“For instance… On your every birthday, I would always buy your favorite cheesecake.”

“That’s not called a cheesecake; it’s a vanilla cake. One is yellow, and the other is white. After all these years, you still can’t tell them apart? How silly!”

Slightly flustered, Casimir admitted, “Even though I can’t recall the exact names, the truth is that I’ve bought them for you every year.”

“But were you aware that I’m allergic to vanilla?”

Surprised, Casimir asked, “Why would you eat it, then? And why didn’t you tell me about your allergy?”

Raylee looked at him with disappointment. “Because I liked you, and I didn’t want to let your kindness go to waste! Actually, every time after we ate, my face would break out in red rashes, but you never bothered to ask me what was wrong. Even though you easily noticed my allergies, you simply didn’t care. Looking back now, you were never truly deserving of such a self-sacrificing love.”

Casimir heaved a deep sigh. “I’m sorry. I’ve been neglecting you, I realize that now. I won’t ever buy you vanilla cake again. You could tell me what you like to eat and drink, and if there’s any gift you desire, feel free to share it with me. From this moment forward, I will always remember. Your preferences will be my top priority.”

Raylee waved her hand dismissively. “There’s no need for that. A shattered mirror can’t be made whole again. That’s an unchanging law of the universe. To me, you’re nothing more than a swindler who cheated me out of my shares and didn’t pay me back. If I had evidence, I would have sued you a long time ago!”

“Did you really have to put it that harshly? I never meant to deceive you. You’re well aware of the circumstances back then. Without the shares you gave me, I couldn’t even have retained my position as the CEO of Sutherland Group. I had overestimated my capabilities. I thought I was fully prepared. I believed I could safeguard my career and wealth, while also preserving my relationship. Regrettably, things didn’t go as planned. If a man loses his career, what right does he have to speak of love and romance? Losing my standing in Sutherland Group equates to losing you. Rather than ending up with nothing in the end, it’s better to hold onto at least one thing. So, letting you go was a temporary strategy,” Casimir said, exasperation lacing his tone.

There wasn’t a trace of empathy in Raylee as she listened to Casimir’s elaborate web of lies. No matter what reasons he had, it didn’t justify him sacrificing her and using her. She was a human being, a person of flesh and blood, not something to be used casually or discarded at will.

Raylee raised her head to look at the man standing in front of her, who was the embodiment of selfishness. He sees women as mere stepping stones on his path to success? Back then, he claimed to have chosen me, yet, fearing I would hinder his career, he mercilessly abandoned me after deceitfully acquiring all my shares. He ruthlessly abandoned Waverly back then because she was unable to provide him with any assistance in his career due to the decline of the Goodridge family.

Even though Raylee harbored a deep resentment toward Waverly, she found it quite tragic that Waverly shared the same fate as herself – being stuck with such a man consumed by greed and desire.