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Suzy was irritated just looking at the two of them. “Do you think ruining the engagement party means I’ll be forced to choose one of you?”
Pointing at Hawk, she snapped, “I’ve told you, there’s no chance for us–not in this lifetime!”
Then she turned to Dylan. “And you? I don’t go back to old flames. Both of you, get out!”
“Suzy…”
“Junior…”
“Get. Out!”
Faced with an enraged Suzy, neither man dared to argue. They exchanged awkward glances before turning and leaving silently.
Outside the gates of the Hillside Villa, the two men stood there, clearly dejected, their expressions grim.
After a long sigh, Hawk broke the silence first. neither of us stands a chance right now. What still can’t stand me. Why?”
Let’s face it, whether it’s you or me, don’t get is, I’ve never hurt her, but she
He couldn’t wrap his head around it. Suzy was so warm and close to Claude, yet when it came to him, all he got was disdain.
Dylan’s voice was cold. “What happened between us was a misunderstanding.”
If it hadn’t been for that misunderstanding, he would never have hurt her like that. Hawk scoffed. “Misunderstanding or not, the damage is done. Especially that explosion. She nearly died. She called you for help in the operation room, and the things you said to her… She’ll never forget that, not in this lifetime.
“So, Dylan, stop fooling yourself. You’re out of the game completely.”
“And you think you’re not?” Dylan shot back, his tone biting. “What makes you any different? She can’t stand you either.”
The two of them went back and forth, hurling insults like bickering children, each trying to outdo the other in pettiness.
Watching the scene unfold on the security feed Suzy was utterly speechless.
For all their reputations as fearsome, untouchable figures, they acted more immaturely than children. Did they not care about ruining their carefully crafted images?
With that, the engagement flasco was left unresolved, fading into nothing.
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Suzy decided to drop the whole matter. There was no point in fighting with those two idiots. around; everything she tried would be in vain.
As for Riley and Allen…
To avoid Riley feeling wronged, Suzy sought out Allen for a serious conversation.
“Allen, I know it’s not my place to interfere in what’s between you and Riley. Relationships can’t be forced, but I still want to say this–Riley is a good woman, and she genuinely cares about you,” Suzy said, taking on the role of a reluctant relationship counselor. Her tone was sincere as she continued to advocate for Riley.
“When I first brought you back to the organization, it was Riley who cared for you tirelessly, day and night. Back then, eighty percent of your body was covered in burn. The pain was so unbearable that even painkillers didn’t help much.
“I remember once, during a dressing change, you were in so much agony you bit your own tongue to cope. Riley was there that day. Afraid you’d hurt yourself, she put her arm in your mouth. For the entire process, you bit down on her arm so hard that blood dripped from your mouth, and yet she didn’t let out a single cry.
“There are countless moments like that. I’m sure you remember them, too…”
Allen did remember. He knew Riley’s feelings for him were sincere. But…
“Boss, I know I shouldn’t dismiss her feelings for me,” Allen admitted, speaking his truth. “But I just can’t be with her. She’s like family to me. What I feel for her is a familial bond, not love. Forcing us to be together wouldn’t be fair to her.”
He hesitated briefly before adding, “But if it’s what you want, I’ll do it. After all, I do owe her. I should take responsibility.”
Those words were overheard by Riley, who had just walked in.
Without missing a beat, she interrupted, her tone sharp.
“No need. We’re all adults here. I’m not going to crumble over this. And for the record, you’re not even the first man I’ve slept with. So, if anyone’s taking responsibility, it definitely won’t be you!”
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