The Wrong Woman

The next morning, Sienna sought out Clement to return his phone and jewelry. "I'm sorry, but I can't keep these. And I can't help you, either," she said calmly.

With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Clement sat with crossed legs. He frowned as he asked, "So you're refusing to settle Felix's debt or accept the money and the villa?"

Initially, Sienna accepted those gifts to keep Clement at bay while she strategized with Daniel on how to infiltrate Clement's inner circle. She wanted to gather crucial information for Daniel.

However, since Daniel disagreed with her approach, Sienna saw no reason to continue the facade.

"Clement, please consider letting Felix go. He's innocent. The gambling debt was a setup. Can we just let it go?" Sienna asked.

Clement erupted into laughter as if he'd heard the funniest joke ever.

Sienna knew her request was a long shot, but she kept her composure. "If you won't release Felix, I'll take legal action to protect our rights."

Clement flicked the ashes off his cigarette and sneered, "You got to pay up when you owe money. That's just how it goes. Gambling debts are no different. They have to be taken care of. Don't be so naive, miss."

met. I'm reporting to the police and taking legal action against you. I'll deal with this gambling debt through proper legal channels," Sienna

sat there, deep in thought, trying to remember what he might have said

her electric scooter down the wide road, the wind brushing against her. An intense feeling of emptiness washed over her

cheeks. Even though sunlight bathed her, she couldn't sense its

felt like her time

a charming, wealthy prince adored her

back from that illusion. She wasn't Cinderella. The Cinderella, who married the

her vision. She stopped her electric scooter and rummaged through her bag for a tissue.

breathing felt like a struggle, each breath sending a sharp pang

buried her face in her

of emotions raging inside her. Eventually, as her breathing steadied and her tears ceased, she gathered herself and

stepped inside with a