Chapter 84

With those words, Nina was frozen in place, a chill creeping up from the soles of her feet, leaving her ice-cold and lifeless,

What did Zoe say?

Did Nash marry her for the shares his grandfather held?

Nina's gaze went blank as she turned away, peering through the half-concealed crack to see the scene inside. She saw Zoe standing, her emotions a bit agitated, while Nash sat with his legs crossed on the sofa, his eyes showing no hint of emotion.

"Yeah," he simply replied.

Nina's face turned deathly pale, shock evident in her eyes.

No wonder he married her; it was all part of a deal.

No wonder on their wedding night, he said there would be no intimacy between them, made her realize her status.

She was just a pawn from the beginning.

he could

and he

you wouldn't compromise easily, but is

and his lips barely moved. "I will

demeanor infuriated Zoe, who retorted, "So now you're being good to her. Is that your way

a moment before responding in agreement with her. "You're not

wrong.

heart to shatter, and she stumbled back a few

Was he compensating her?

making up for

afraid of crying out, afraid that her disturbance might interrupt them. In

goals, even hurting those closest to you!

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to the level of Sally. You've truly

But she didn't have the courage to listen further; she was afraid of knowing too much, knowing that

frantic as she descended the

the study, Zoe was still reprimanding

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