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*Hayden's a senior engineer with dual degrees from Cambridge. How many of those do you have?" I shot back, not hiding the sarcasm.
I'd only learned about Hayden's impressive background this morning after digging into his info.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJace's face turned red with embarrassment. Sure, he was a successful CEO, but his academic record was nothing to brag about. On that front, he didn't even cclose to Wayne.
But Jace had a sharp mind and a natural talent for business. That was why he'd inherited his dad's company, and in just a few years, he'd turned RiverwaveCorp into an industry leader.
It was true what they said-"Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses." But Jace was too proud, always focused on his own accomplishments, never giving credit to others +25 BONUS Chapter 90 "In your eves, am I really that awful?" Jace asked.
""You're not awful," I replied, not wanting to crush him completely. After all, he was someone I'd loved for ten years. If he was terrible, then what did that say about me? "But you're not better than Hayden," I added, knowing exactly how much it would sting him.
Jace's grip on my arm tightened, almost to the point of pain. Just thinking about how gentle he'd been with Tanya not too long ago sent a sharp pain through my heart.
I pushed on. "Like I said, we're done. Who I eat with, what I do-it's none of your business." My words only darkened Jace's expression further, but he sneered, "If you want to prove your worth, then find someone better than me. Someone who's actually superior." I couldn't help but laugh. "You're not worried about what people think when you're with a pregnant widow, so why should I care? And here's a reminder for you-if you find someone better than me, I'll genuinely wish you well. But instead, you've chosen a widow carrying your buddy's child..." I paused, then added with a smirk, "Though I guess that just highlights your kindness and generosity." "You..." Jace was left sputtering, struggling to cup with a comeback.
I yanked my arm free from his grip and headed straight for the restroom.
Once there, I stood in front of the mirror, staring at my reflection. My face wasn't as composed as I'd hoped.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEven though Jace and I were over, his hurtful words still managed to cut deep.
So Jace had already cheated onlong before.
"Are you Ms. Kay?" A server's voice snappedout of my thoughts.
I turned to her, and she explained, "There's a Mr. Hart waiting for you' outside The content is on ve novelenglish.net!
Hearing this, I dug my nails into my palm, trying to ground myself before walking out of the restroom.
Hayden was standing a short distance away, his tall figure o m silhouetted against the light, like a steady anchor in the storm. He walked over to me, his voice low and rough, "What's wrong?" I swallowed the lump in my throat. "Hayden, I can't stay for lunch." "Alright, then let's skip it," he said, reaching out to me.
But I pulled away. "You go ahead and eat. I need to leave." Without waiting for his response, I quickly turned and walked away. Chapter 92 25 BONUS Chapter 92
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