Lauren did not give him a chance to speak and continued in a weak voice, "You don't need to feel guilty or anything. You don't have to take a woman like me to heart."

Her words were self-deprecating.

"Lauren..."

"Even if you do want to break your promise to your wife, you can easily find someone more suitable for you since you're an important man. I'm sure it won't be me. In the eyes of you and your wife, I'm just a shameless, lowly socialite. I'm not good enough to step into your home, let alone be your wife."

"It's not like that. Please don't misunderstand me," Oliver seemed anxious, and took a step forward to explain.

Lauren raised her hand to stop him, "You don't need to explain anything. Your words and actions have already said it all. I'm sure that I'm still smart enough to figure out what you want. Your wife is formidable. She triumphed over me even in death. She's looking down on me from beyond the grave. I have to admit defeat."

As Lauren spoke, a sad smile appeared on her lips. It was heartbreaking to watch.

but I've grown up. I knew I had no value to you back then. I was just a tool, just an accessory, but I have no complaints." She took a breath and her face grew even paler. "But now, I want to live for myself. I want

watched as Lauren's face turned colder and more desolate. "I've never looked down on you,

laughter. "Understand you? No matter what you say or do? You overestimate me! I don't understand you, and I don't want to understand your game with your wife." "Chlo, please escort Mr. Oliver out. I need some

You've always been the one who took care of me. Don't treat me like this. You might hate me, but give me a

determinedly. He seemed concerned, but his eyes also held a

Oliver, who was a prominent figure that many people admired,

knew had always

and would look down on everyone else with cold detachment. In the business world, everyone saw him as a chance to increase their wealth. He rarely

taken back everything I could ever have. Why are you here now, asking

away her sorrowful

up at the

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