Chapter 7 I have to say, these two flipped on each other so fast they could win Oscars for their performances. I coldly pushed their hands away and said, "Sorry, but I'm not some saint. You guys beat me so badly that my eardrum got perforated. If my dad hadn't gotten to me in time, I probably would've gone permanently deaf. You think you can just sweep all of that under the rug with a casual 'sorry'?" 'And you," I looked down at Leo coldly, "if I'd known you were such a piece of shit, I never would've wasted three years of my youth on you. Stop begging me-you'd be better off figuring out how to get yourself a lawyer." Dad called the CEO of Stellar Group directly and said firmly, "I need you to send two different people to work with me, or we can just all off this partnership entirely." eo was completely devastated. fter all, this job was the pinnacle he'd fought tooth and nail to reach, and it was Leo's biggest source of pride. But with one sentence rom my dad, it all went up in smoke. ut he brought this all on himself. eo was practically ready to get on his knees for my dad. "Mr. Thompson, I was wrong! I'm begging you, please put in a good word or me. I really can't lose this job. What you're doing is basically blacklisting me from the entire industry!" ad said coldly, "You're a young man with terrible character who did this to my daughter. I'm sure your work ethic is just as orthless. Consider this me helping your company weed out bad employees." en minutes later, Leò got a call from his department manager. rious screaming came through the phone. "Leo Stark! I gave you this golden opportunity because I thought you had what it takes, id this is how you screw me over?" eo didn't dare even breathe loudly and just kept apologizing. he department manager said impatiently, "You know what? Don't even show your face at work tomorrow. If we lose the Thompson roup deal because of your bullshit, you're gonna pay back every single dollar we lose!" hen he hung up. ince Sage was Leo's referral intern, she got the boot too. eo desperately said to me, "Maya, you can see I've already paid the price. Just let me off the hook this once, please. I'm begging ou-my mom's health is terrible and I've got a younger brother..." couldn't be bothered and just turned off my hearing aid, cutting out all external sound. hen Dad had security drag these two incredibly annoying people out and hand them over to the police. 'he next day, I'd recovered pretty well. he police called me to the station to give my statement. When I got to the police station, Leo was naive enough to think I was there to bail him out. Chapter 7 He said excitedly, "Maya, I knew it! You're not that heartless. This was all Sage seducing me-you have to make sure your lawyer gives her the harshest sentence. She's the one who ruined our love!" I said mockingly, "Leo Stark, you're absolutely disgusting. I saw everything that night-you were the one who couldn't wait to carry Sage into the bedroom. You were the one who was desperate, weren't you? Once a cheater, always a cheater. Leo, don't expect me to forgive you with some smooth talk." Then I told the police everything that happened from start to finish. A few days later, the court held its first hearing. After deliberation, Leo and Sage were convicted of assault and sentenced to two years in prison, plus they had to pay all my medical xpenses. was staying in a luxury private room at a private hospital, using the best imported medicine, costing over thirty thousand dollars a lay. ven when Leo emptied his entire savings account, it only covered half the bill. on't even get me started on Sage-she couldn't even scrape together a thousand bucks. he rest they'd have to work off doing hard labor in prison. In the English-dubbed series "Burning Between Us" by CrushReel, a life-changing encounter in Wesley Lowe's hotel room shook Alaya's world seven years ago. This unexpected meeting resulted in the birth of twins, but tragedy struck when her father took one child, leaving a void in her heart. As the story unfolds, themes of love, loss, and resilience intertwine with the complexities of family dynamics and the allure of the billionaire CEO world. Set in a modern mansion backdrop, this ongoing romance delves into the sweet yet tumultuous journey of navigating relationships amidst wealth and power struggles. What sets "Burning Between Us" apart is its poignant exploration of emotional depth within the glamorous facade of billionaire romance. Readers are drawn into a web of secrets, passion, and second chances as Alaya grapples with her past while facing an uncertain future. Dive into this captivating narrative that seamlessly blends modernity with classic romance tropes. Discover the allure of CrushReel's storytelling prowess as you immerse yourself in this gripping tale, available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking an escape into the world of love and intrigue.