Chapter 93
Dominic’s expression didn’t change, but his silence spoke volumes.
“And,” I continued, leaning against the edge of the table, “he also went to the same college as us. Did you know that?”
Again, silence.
I watched Dominic carefully, noting his silence as the weight of my words settled over him. For a moment, he didn’t say a word, his expression unreadable. Finally, he broke his silence.
“Is that all?” he asked, his tone guarded
1 allowed myself a small, knowing smirk. I knew Dominic well enough to recognize the wheels turning in his head. He was going to look into it, just as hoped he would. Like me, Dominic cared about Radna, and that meant he wouldn’t ignore what I’d just told him.
” I replied casually, leaning back slightly. “But since you’re resourceful, I’ll let you do your own investigations. Once you’ve found something, we’ll
Dominic’s jaw tightened, but he gave à curt nod
“In the meantime,” I added, my tone dropping slightly, “keep an eye on him.”
La small sense of satisfaction.
Without another word, Dominic red ready to walk away, his posture tense as he was about to leave the room. I felt a st Whether he admitted it or not, Dominic was now on alert, and that was exactly what I needed
As Dominic was loving. Eliza walked in, and instantly, my day took a nosedive. Just seeing her face was enough to sour my mood further. her presence
like nails on a chalkboard.
“What are you doing here? I demanded sharply, may invitation plain,
Instead of answering me, she turned to Dominic with an overly sweet smile. “What’s he doing here?” she asked, her voice laced with fake curiosity
I couldn’t help the bitter thought that crossed my mind. That smile of hers–it was the kind gold diggers reserved for people with money. She always had that manipulative charm, and seeing it reminded me just how different she was from Raina Taina’s smiles had always been genuine, warm. Not calculated.
Dominic didn’t bother answering her, walking past without even acknowledging her question. His silence spoke volumes, and I was grateful for it.
She turned her attention back to me. “We need to talk,” she said, her tone far too self–assured
arm
“about what?” I asked, crossing my arms.
“There are rules we need to follow,” she said smugly.
“Rules?” I repeated, already regretting letting her in
Eliza folded her arms, her eyes gleaming with misplaced confidence. First things first,” she began. “I want to go ahead with the wedding plans. I already picked out a dress before, so all we need to do now is finalize the guest list and work on the invites.”
I stared at her, dumbfounded. “You’ve lost your damn mind,” I said flatly.
Her smile faltered slightly, but she recovered quickly. “No, Alex. You’ll see this is the right move. You and me, we’re
“Insane. That’s what you are, I snapped, cutting her off. “Let me make this crystal clear–I will never marry you. Not in this lifetime or the next
Her jaw dropped, but I didn’t give her a chance to recover. Reaching for my phone, I pressed the button for security.
Within minutes, two guards arrived. “Escort her out,” I ordered coldly, pointing to Eliza
She sputtered indignantly, but the guards didn’t hesitate. They gently but firmly led her out of my office.
As the door closed behind her, I slumped back in my chair and exhaled heavily, rubbing my temples. Finally, some peace. For now.
My phone buzzed, and my heart skipped a bear when I saw Raina’s name on the screen.
She texted me
Raina: 1 want to see Lim
Thesitated, my fingers hovering over the keyboard. This was my chance to bargain, to get her to drop the restraining order.
Me. Drop the restraining order, and you can see him anytime.
I stared at the screen, my heart pounding as I waited for her reply. Minutes stretched into what felt like hours.
1/2
Finally, her response came through.
Rada: Fine. But if you act like a stalker again, I’m putting in back up.
1 exhaled deeply, a small smirk forming on my lips.
She agreed
This wasn’t ever, though. Not by a long shot.
Nathan might have won this round, but I wasn’t giving up. Not on Raina. Not on Liam,
