I got even angrier. "Why don't you go find your first love? Why bother with me…"
I didn't finish my sentence because when I saw the pink diamond in his hand, I swallowed hard.
"I'm sorry for making you upset."
Kale slid the ring onto my finger. "It's beautiful and suits you perfectly."
"…" For a moment, I forgot how to continue my accusations.
"Asia Kirk and I knew each other before, but the news is completely false. My car accident was an accident, unrelated to her. We never dated. This time we had dinner to discuss business, and there were others present. I've already handed the slanderous media over to my lawyer. If you don't believe me, I can take you to meet her."
Asia was even more beautiful than in the photos. When she explained to me with a smile, holding her husband's hand and their child, I felt a bit embarrassed.
Standing next to Kale, I felt awkward.
Alright, alright, now I'm the one feeling guilty.
When Kale pushed me into the wheelchair, I unusually didn't resist.
But this guy was going too far.
When he tried to place me on the balcony railing and tie me up, I finally had enough.
"Aren't you tired yet? I want to sleep."
"Sleep later."
He bit my ear and held my trembling body. "Let me make up for these past few days first."
I was on the verge of tears, but he silenced me with a kiss, leaving me to whimper softly.
"Today's media is just too much, so outrageous. We have to send that lawyer's letter!"
I rubbed my sore waist and vented furiously to Amber.
Seeing her slightly swollen lips, it seemed like she had a rough night too.
"That so-called young guy? Turns out he's Desmond's cousin. His parents personally came to explain and even presented a family relation report. It was so embarrassing."
Amber rested her chin on her hand and sighed deeply.
I sighed, "These brothers sure have a straightforward and rough way of proving things."
"But then again, the rumor that Desmond likes men has been around for so long. If it's not true, why hasn't he ever cleared it up?"
I was curious too. "Good question, what did Desmond say?"
"I think I asked, but then he suddenly pulled out a sapphire necklace, and I forgot all about it. No, I have to ask him tonight!"
Amber was so determined, but it seemed like after a few days, she just forgot about it.
In the past six months, I hardly contacted my family, so I didn't expect to run into Reed Fisher while out for afternoon tea.
"Guadalupe, married into the Guadalupe and climbed up the social ladder, huh? What, don't recognize your own little brother anymore?"
My face darkened. I had no desire to see this so-called brother.
My parents never liked me growing up, and after my brother was born, I became completely invisible.
They forced me into an arranged marriage to repay them for raising me, kept all the dowry money from the Perez Family, and married me off without a penny in dowry.
They didn't care if others would laugh at me or look down on me. To them, I was always just a stepping stone for Reed.
"You've been married for six months, and not only did you not visit mom and dad, but you also ignored our calls and even blocked us. Guadalupe, do you have to be so heartless?"
Seeing that I didn't respond, Reed sat down on his own and said, "It's not right to be so unkind." Seeing that I didn't respond, Reed sat down on his own and said, "It's not right to be so unkind."
"If you have something to say, say it. If not, get lost. Don't put on airs in front of me—it disgusts me. The way you and our parents forced me into marriage, you said it would repay the debt of raising me. So stick to your word and stop bothering me."
"Guadalupe, Mom and Dad raised you all these years, are you really this heartless? The family business is in trouble. You can't just ignore it. If you could just whisper in Kale's ear and get him to give us that project in the…"
"In your dreams! I'm giving you face, so use your brain. Now, get lost!"
I cut him off, lost my appetite, and grabbed Amber to leave.
"Guadalupe! You ungrateful wretch, you really think you're the young mistress of the Perez family…"
Reed didn't finish his sentence because Amber slapped him.
"Brat, can't you call her 'sis'? Did you install a GPS? Know your place!"
"You!"
"What do you mean, 'you'? What are you trying to pull off?"
"Bitch!"
"Want to bite me? I got my rabies shot—you think I'd be scared of you? Rude, pathetic fool!"
When it comes to insults, Amber never loses. She unleashed a barrage that left Reed completely stunned.
