Chapter 4 Chapter 4 James was shocked but assumed I was still mad about him suddenly leaving me at the banquet and handing me over to that wealthy businessman . He thought he could just buy me a gift later and coax me back . I had always been easy to placate . Thats how he had done it in the past . But when he realized he couldnt reach me no matter how many times he called- He finally sensed that something was different this time . A trace of panic crept into him . After confirming that Lily was fine , James was ready to leave . As he was about to go , the woman clutched his hand , pleading with teary eyes , James , stay with me , please ? Im scared to be alone . In the past , James could never resist her delicate , helpless act . Whenever she asked , he would always comply . But today , for some reason , he found himself losing patience with Lily . Even her soft and gentle demeanor irritated him . I have something to do . Get some rest , he said curtly . Then , without another glance , he turned and left for the banquet . Lily watched his retreating figure , her pitiful expression twisting into something sinister . She lowered her head , lost in thought . James drove back to the banquet and searched the venue , but I was nowhere to be found . With all sorts of people at the event , he feared I might be in danger and frantically asked around about my whereabouts . Memories of the past suddenly flooded his mind . He recalled how my eyes had turned red as I hid in a corner after being bullied by my stepfather . Regret hit him like a tidal wave . 37.5 % Chapter 4 Why had he chosen another woman when I needed him the most ? Damn it ! His frantic search soon caught everyones attention , and someone who had witnessed the darlier scene finally spoke up I had been taken away by the wealthy businessman . At the banquet , James had treated me with nothing but disdain , his words filled with casual mockery , Everyone had already assumed I was just his plaything , their spéculations about my identity growing filthier by the second , After answering his question , they began whispering among themselves , guessing , where that businessman had taken me and what he would do to me , When James had lavished all his tenderness and concern on Lily , he never considered what kind of disaster his careless words might bring upon me . Or perhaps he had considered it . He just didnt care . His casual remark- Lily is still young . Youre used to it . had sent me plummeting into the abyss . It had made everyone believe I was a shameless , promiscuous woman , an object that could be traded for money and lust at any time . As those people voiced their sordid guesses , they burst into lewd laughter . James finally snapped . It was as if he had accepted their words as truth . After all , in his eyes , I was nothing but a cheap whore . Lily , on the other hand , was the pure and gentle goddess . If I had already thrown away my dignity , endured humiliation for him , suffered both his abuse and others scorn just to please him- Then surely , I would do the same for someone else . For that wealthy businessman . James pulled out his phone and called me , but I had already turned it off while on the plane . 41.7 % Chapter 4 Unable to reach me , he took it as further proof of my affair with the businessman . His messages followed , laced with every insult he could think of \ Where the hell did you go ? Do you even know Im looking for you ? Ran off with a richer man ? Or are you warming some old geezers bed ? Does he know your body as well as I do ? As he furiously typed those vile words , the very man he accused me of being with suddenly returned to the venue . Blinded by rage , James didnt say a word he just punched the businessman . Grabbing his collar , he snarled , Where did you take her ? Speak! Im warning you , if anything happens to Laura , Ill drag you and your entire company down with me . You better tell me where she is right now . Security quickly intervened , pulling the furious James away . The businessman wiped the blood from his lips and chuckled at Jamess desperate , self righteous rage . Young man , whether its in business or in love , empty threats mean nothing . What matters is sincerity . But unfortunately, I see none from you tonight . Overwhelmed by regret and fury , James was too obsessed with finding me to pick up on the businessmans implication . He cursed , Cut the crap! She left with you . I just need to know where she is ! The businessman cast him a pitying glance , his tone laced with mockery . Youre right . She was with me . But I only sent her to the airport . As for where she went I have no idea . Thats impossible ! Youre lying ! She wouldnt leave me ! 45.8 % C Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!