Chapter 51
Upon hearing Lucien’s words, Calista couldn’t help but chuckle.
What made Lucien think that she’d forever grovel like some obedient lapdog, forever waiting in place, pathetically begging for his affection?
The heat of his body pressed against hers.
“Speak.”
Calista let out a cold laugh and said in a taunting voice, “Fine. I’ll say it. I love you with all my heart and soul. I’ve been in love with you for years and have always longed for a future with you.”
A few months ago, she probably could’ve said those words wholeheartedly.
But now, she knew better.
She had expected too much from a man like Lucien. How could a man like him possibly know how to love someone?
To him, she was nothing more than an accessory. A plaything he could summon at will and discard just as easily.
Lucien’s gaze softened, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes. However, the emotion only lasted for a split second. Calista’s hollow declaration of love hurt him far more than her harsh words.
“Liar!”
Lucien didn’t know how to describe what he was feeling at that moment. It felt as if he had just been punched in the gut, leaving nothing but an empty feeling in his chest.
“Liar? Isn’t that what you wanted to hear? My sweet words and undying devotion? I can put on a show for you if that’s what you like,”
Calista shot back.
“Put on a show for me?” Lucien turned toward her with a dark expression. “So everything you did before was all for show?”
“Yup. After all, I’m just a shallow and materialistic woman. To please you, I had to think of something.”
Calista could feel waves of pain radiating through her body. However, she had no intention of backing down, unwilling to leave any room for regret.
The two of them locked gazes.
After what seemed like forever, Lucien closed his eyes.
Just as Calista thought she had gotten away with it this time, Lucien’s eyes suddenly snapped open. But this time, they were filled with
nothing but burning rage.
“Fine. I didn’t know you were this good at putting on a show. If that’s the case, then continue pleasing me. Who knows? If I’m impressed, maybe I’ll help cover up what you did. I’m sure you wouldn’t want Rebecca and Anthony finding out, would you?”
Lucien trapped Calista in his arms again.
“Let me go.”
“Let you go? What’s wrong? Is my offer not tempting enough for you? Fine. Name your price. I’ll pay for it right now.”
Lucien seemed to have completely lost it. He grabbed his checkbook and tossed it at her.
“Fill in whatever amount you want. But right now, kiss me.”
He grabbed Calista with brute force, causing her to thrash in his hold, struggling to break free.
Noticing her resistance, something in him seemed to snap, and he lost all sense of control.
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