Even though things were already tense, the air now was thick with an almost palpable tension.

But it seemed to primarily engulf Duncan, leaving Craig relatively unfazed.

"So, what about it?"

"You did that on purpose, didn't you?" It was clear as day to anyone who wasn't blind. Aurora had been glancing outside every now and then during dinner.

And who was outside? The very man standing before him.

Then, after a quick look at her phone, she had hurried out.

When Duncan looked again, the man was gone, leaving emptiness in his wake.

It wasn't hard to guess who Aurora had gone to see.

"Ha, do I owe you an explanation?"

"Don't you?" Duncan stepped forward, and although he was slightly shorter than Craig, his presence was undeniably strong.

After all, he was a privileged son of a wealthy family, his attire and aura of refinement something Craig couldn't match.

Especially since he was dressed in mere casuals today, a simple tee and jeans.

for the life of me understand why she would choose you!" Duncan had

A truck driver!

words "background" seemed almost comical when applied

No background whatsoever.

had skipped town leaving debts behind, and his mother was bedridden with

worthy of Aurora's affection would at least

had lost to such a person, he wouldn't have felt the

her," Craig wasn't interested in a

were of a higher status and background than him. What was he to do but leave? Pretending

I should be asking you. How do you manage to be such a successful 'male gold digger'?" Duncan's tone was hostile as he

a tiny

tiny apartment that I

use

that's enough for her to agree to

invitation in his sister's hand, Duncan couldn't believe Aurora was actually going to marry Craig, someone so beneath her! What was he even

fit to be

fists were clenched

words, even though he knew most of Aurora's friends probably thought the same, were a direct hit to

if they

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