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.

to me?” Renee froze, her eyes wide in disbelief. She hadn’t expected the insufferably prideful Master

misheard me.” Stefan let out a dry cough, looking

his expression back into his usual cold mask. “I don’t know if you’ve realized, but H Group was gravely affected

your act just now? I helped clear your name! What

and demand a huge sum of money. Renee, however, couldn’t bring herself to do so, as she had truly loved the man for the past

is rooting for us, so even if we got a divorce… we’d still have to pretend like we’re together in public,” Stefan explained. He’d even

It’d be bad for our reputation. Instead, you may continue using your title as ‘Mrs. Hunt’ anywhere you’d like, and you can spend however much you want. Also, if anyone tries to make trouble for you, just tell me right away

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

no longer have any connection to each other. What makes you think you have any control over my life? Are you the law? Are

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

man. All she wanted to do

is getting a heart transplant in two days,” Stefan said slowly, his eyes still fixed on her. “The

man as her frosty expression wavered

of all 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

haunted by guilt for the rest of her life if

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