Chapter 31

“Or what?” Renee turned around, staring at the man’s hand around her wrist, her expression as calm as still water. “Would you like to return the favor, Mr. Hunt?”

Stefan was silent as he stared at her coldly. His deep gaze held a million unspoken words.

Renee boldly stepped forward, and her face was now inches away from his. Her lips curved into a smirk, and she whispered mockingly, “Mr. Hunt is famous for holding grudges, so why pretend? If you’re upset, just get even and slap me.”

Naturally, Stefan didn’t lift a finger. Instead, he looked at the people around them, silently commanding

them to leave.

Soon, they were the only two left in the large restaurant.

Stefan let go of her, and exhaled deeply. “I never wanted to use you…. I may have been lying when I said I loved you, but I truly am sorry for hurting you.”

The light of the chandelier accentuated the man’s beautiful features, making him look like some kind of ethereal being. He was so near, yet so far.

froze, her eyes wide in disbelief. She hadn’t

let out

his expression back into his usual cold mask. “I don’t know if you’ve realized, but H Group was gravely affected by your little livestream prank. Since you’re the one who did it, you need

I cooperate with your act just now? I helped clear your name! What else do you want me to do?” Renee

nice to him. If someone else were in her place, they’d definitely paint him in a worse light and demand a huge sum of money. Renee, however, couldn’t bring herself to do so, as she had truly loved

even if we got a divorce… we’d still have to pretend like we’re together in public,” Stefan explained.

fellow. It’d be bad for our reputation. Instead, you may continue using your title as

head somewhere? Who does he think he is? Who gave him the right to control my life? Also… did he really say he’d come to my rescue?

Hunt, you seem to have forgotten something.” Renee sneered. “Our divorce will be finalized soon, and when that happens, we will no longer have any connection to each other. What makes you think you

is carrying your child, and yet, you still want to use your ex-wife to protect your precious image. Have you no shame? Do you think the world revolves around you? Also, how could you say you’d’ come to my rescue’ when all you did was neglect me throughout our entire marriage? You never once asked me if I was okay… Your fake promises disqust

she wanted to do was leave this place; she didn’t want to associate with

Stefan said slowly, his eyes

the man as her

her in-laws, the old Mr. Hunt was the nicest to her, as he had always treated her like she was his granddaughter. There was no doubt that he’d be horrified if he were to find out about

haunted by guilt for the rest of

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