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I feigned being caught in a trap and replied, “Fine, I guess have no choice!”
After hanging up, I thought things through. I knew Soren and I had some sentiments involved, but we had never done anything overtly suggestive in public.
I also knew Edith well enough. If she had any real evidence of us being together, she would have used it against. me immediately instead of resorting to vague threats after Edward was forced to end this charade.
I was pretty sure she had nothing substantial. She probably thought she could make something up and see if she could change her brother’s fate.
My deductions reassured me, calming my nerves, but I still decided to show up for Soren’s sake. He was too important a figure–I wouldn’t allow a single scandal to su y his flawless image.
I drove to the coffee shop at the address Edith had given me
I spotted her almost immediately–she had chosen a secluded table behind a row of indoor plants.
I was sure she hadn’t informed her brother about this.
“What would you like to order? I recommend their Beef Wellington,” Edith said before I had even taken my seat.
I smiled faintly. “No need for that. Let’s get straight to the point.”
“This dinner is on me. Can’t we at least try to be cordial?” she replied.
Then, without waiting for my response, she beckoned to the waitress. “Two Beef Wellingtons, two plates of pasta, one salad. And a jug of fresh orange juice for two.”
She turned back to me. “I wanted to order red wine, but we’re both driving later, so that wouldn’t be a good idea.”
I offered a perfunctory smile, trying to deduce her motive.
She had never paid for a meal when Edward and I were together. If anything, she had always taken advantage of my work
“So, did your brother send you to persuade me?” I asked.
She raised an eyebrow and sneered. “Honestly, I never liked you as my sister–in–law. My brother is the one obsessed with you. It’s as if you fed him some love potion.
“Oh yeah? And you don’t think Maddison was the one who did that?”
“Maddison is gone. Why bring her up?”
She had a point.
I straightened. “I want to see your proof.”
She bit her lip, avoiding my gaze. “Not now.”
“You don’t have anything, do you?” I pressed.
Yes, I do! You and Mister–Goddamn–Kenway, dining like lovebirds at the Hanging Gardens, huh?”
Oh? So she had seen us with her own eyes? I was almost impressed she’d managed to control herself instead of
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running up for a big, stinking catfight.
“My friend saw the two of you and recorded a video,” she revealed. “She asked if you’ve been having an affair behind Ed’s back!”
Oh, so it was her friend who saw us.
“Wow. Birds of a feather really do flock together.” I scoffed, “Your friend is just as nosy and morally confused as you are.”
How was I the one having an “affair” when Edward had married another woman on the day of our supposed wedding–and forced me to be the witness?!
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