Renee flinched as if struck, and her heart twisted painfully.

"Why...

are you asking me that?" Renee glared at Shirley, immediately cautious.

She had only told Leia about Stefan cheating on her with Briar.

She didn't want others to learn about such a humiliating affair that could ruin her dignity.

"Ms. Everheart, why are you so nervous? I know that Mr. Hunt is one of those rare good men.

He's rich and handsome, and also very loyal to you," Shirley said meaningfully, and it made Renee wonder if Shirley knew anything.

When Renee didn't reply, Shirley continued, "But even the perfect partner can make mistakes.

I'm just curious to know if you'd forgive him if you were in this situation.

can't

nothing wrong in seeking

of you will always

are you

I can forgive him,

I could." Renee blinked, clenching

noticed Renee's expression and

unforgivable." "That's none of your business!"

for Xavier, not

if you have nothing important to say." "I get it—you hate me." Shirley got to

just know that my offer remains on the table." "What offer?" Xavier had just finished his meeting and was striding into the room, and he overheard

Shirley excitedly approached Xavier

I could help mentor this boy if she wants to help him make a debut." She looked eager to please Xavier,

had only learned to cherish him once

and walked up

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