Filed To Story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
Cora replied coldly.
The skill of writing with both hands was developed by Cora when Flora enrolled her in several calligraphy classes in the past. However, this came at the expense of her medical studies, as she had to complete calligraphy assignments quickly to make time for studying medical studies. Nevertheless, it was through this process that she honed her impressive ability.
However, Cora didn’t expect this skill to come in handy today.
Chloe was accustomed to flattery and couldn’t stand Cora’s sarcasm, so she immediately retaliated.
“Do you think that with just good calligraphy, you can break through the barriers and marry into the
Quinn family? Let me tell you, stop daydreaming! Although Mrs. Emily Quinn is obsessed with calligraphy, she also comes from an esteemed background. Social status and family background are deeply rooted in her mind.”
To Chloe’s surprise, Cora responded,
“It seems Ms. Hurst still hasn’t grasped the meaning behind my previous words.”
Chloe quickly looked back at the calligraphy, and her expression changed.
Chloe initially believed Cora’s verse.
“I cast my gaze toward the moon, yet the moon shines on the gutter.”
was directed at her, thinking she was overly self-absorbed in her relationship with Lucas.
However, upon careful reflection, Chloe realized Cora referred to the person she cared for, Lucas, who didn’t reciprocate her feelings and treated her without respect…
“I must admit, I was deceived and unwittingly became entangled in your relationship, which I deeply regret. Instead of solely holding me accountable, consider addressing the man responsible for our uncomfortable predicament. I tried my best to accommodate and find a resolution, seeking to uphold our dignity. Yet, I won’t allow myself to be a pushover. Once pushed to my limit, I will stand up for myself.”
Cora explained to Chloe the reasons behind her involvement as a third party and her earlier act of retaliation.
She believed that women should not be at odds with each other, and she didn’t hold any animosity towards Chloe because they were both victims of the situation.
Her resentment was solely directed toward the man who had led her into such a dire situation.
After swiftly resolving the situation, Cora left the scene without even sparing a glance at Lucas.
Only at that moment did Chloe realize the magnitude of the rivalry and the potential value of befriending Cora.
In comparison, Lucas, who had once been like a shining moon in her heart, now seemed insignificant.
Chloe didn’t try to stop Lucas as he chased after Cora.
After the drama, Chloe resumed hosting the event as usual.
Jane noticed that Byron’s attention remained fixed on the outside of the venue as if his soul had been captivated by Cora.
Jane hurriedly spoke to divert his attention,
“Byron, Mrs. Emily Quinn’s work is on display over there.
Which one should we take back to Old Mr. Hansen?”
Unexpectedly, Byron replied,
“Take that one.”
Jane followed his extended finger and saw that Byron was pointing at the calligraphy piece Cora had just written with such spirit…
Lucas had chased after Cora out of the hotel that day and explained what had happened between him and Chloe, pleading with her not to end their relationship so abruptly and give him a chance to make things right.
However, Cora responded with a firm statement.
“You know how much I hate being caught up in emotional dramas, yet you keep putting me in such a position. I don’t think we’re compatible anymore.
Let’s break up.”
“Please just give me one more chance. I promise I won’t repeat the same mistakes,”
Lucas implored.
Cora replied candidly,
“I already gave you a chance. I asked you multiple times if something was wrong. If you had come clean back then, I might have responded differently. Yet, you kept reassuring me that everything was fine, keeping me waiting in the dark for your decision.”
“I’m sorry, Cora. I’ll change! I really will…”
Lucas spent a long time pleading with Cora, but she didn’t budge, and he had to step back, saying,
“I’ll deal with the situation with Chloe first and then come back to you. Let’s take some time to calm down.”
But once Cora had time to reflect, she made up her mind to never repeat the same mistake.
The next day, Cora approached Flora and told her the truth.
“Mom, I broke up with Lucas.”
“Why did you break up again?”
Flora frowned. It would be a hassle trying to explain things to Jane.
“He turned out to have a fianc?e. She even came looking for him.”
Cora was feeling quite upset. After all, she had invested in the relationship and had honestly thought of spending her life with Lucas.
“How could this be? This guy is unreliable. Let me find someone else for you.”
Flora muttered under her breath and then began searching for other options on her phone.
“Mom, I’m not in the mood for a relationship right now. Can’t you just give me a break?”
Initially, Flora had wanted to chide her daughter for being fragile in the face of pressure.
She was taken aback when Cora suddenly asked,
“Where’s the scarf you were knitting? When can you give it to me?”
Cora believed that having the scarf made by her mother would bring her some comfort amidst her heartbreak.
However, Flora seemed somewhat flustered.
“I messed it up and threw it away. If you like it so much,
I’ll make you another one after gathering some more materials.”
“It’s fine even if you messed up. Where did you discard it? I can perhaps still find it.”
“The cleaners took it away two days ago, so it’s going to be a lost cause.”
Worried that Cora might delve further into the topic, Flora opted for a compromise.
“Alright, I’ll give you a few days. Why don’t you go out and relax with Sally? You will feel better in no time.”
However, Cora wasn’t in the mood to go out with Sally, for she felt like she had been running into Lucas everywhere she went.
Lucas claimed to have resolved things with Chloe and wanted to start over with Cora.
Yet, Cora had made up her mind. To avoid him altogether, she spent her hard-earned holidays hiding in her apartment binge-watching dramas.
Just as she began watching one, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Cora checked the surveillance camera and saw Lucas standing outside with a gift he brought, so she chose not to open the door.
The doorbell rang again after a few minutes.
She assumed it was Lucas, so she stormed over and yanked the door open without checking the camera.
After all, she wasn’t a stranger to Lucas doing that, bothering her every few minutes.
She disliked the feeling of being pestered and wanted to open the door and throw everything in Lucas’
face.
To her surprise, it was Byron standing at the door!
“Why are you here?”
Byron’s lanky frame blocked out most of the light in the corridor, and his side profile made Cora’s heart race. She furrowed her brows at the sight of him.
“Why can’t I be here?”
Byron looked at her, his figure towering over her. He even bent down slightly so that his handsome face was closer to hers.
Because he deliberately approached her, Cora could clearly smell the scent of aftershave combined with the aroma of tobacco that was exclusive to him.
That was the scent that she missed the most during the early days of their separation.
At that moment, the scent still could easily disrupt the rhythm of her heartbeat.
Afraid of being seen through, she quickly looked away.
Byron studied her profile but didn’t move any closer. Instead, he took a step forward, intending to walk past her and enter her apartment.
Cora sensed his intention and quickly blocked his advance.
“What exactly are you up to by coming here?”
She was afraid that if he came into her life again, the wall that she had constructed with great difficulty would collapse instantly.
However, all Byron did was bring the things in his hands to her eye level, a look of indifference on his face.
“I remember someone said that it would be a bummer not to have some crayfish when they’re feeling down.”
Cora was taken aback for a moment. She immediately recalled the times when she was scolded by
Byron for chowing down on the crayfish takeaway she ordered.
Indeed, having led a pampered life, Byron felt that crayfish were unhygienic and tried to dissuade her from eating them.
Nonetheless, Cora retorted with various excuses at that time, claiming that having them would lift her mood, that they were the highlight of her boring days, or that they were a feast for her to celebrate certain occasions.
Never had she expected him to actually come to her door with crayfish to comfort her, who had just had a breakup.
No matter how Cora thought about it, it felt a bit unbelievable.
She wasn’t sure if Byron was suddenly showing courtesy just so he could sleep with her again.
Regardless of her worries, she figured she shouldn’t call him out when he was being nice to her, so she could only politely refuse.
“I’m not sad.”
“If you’re not sad, then consider this a celebration of your return to being single.”
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