---- Chapter 10 Lars kicked open the door, nearly losing control as he rushed into the living room. The place was stripped bare, as if Bianca had never lived there at all. Lars slumped onto the sofa-and then, he spotted a trash bin by the dining table. Inside was food anda birthday cake. His hands trembled as he lifted the lid on the cake box. "Wishing you happiness, Lars." The letters were written in white chocolate, neat and beautiful. It was the last birthday meal Bianca had prepared for him. And what had he said to her during their final call? "How many years have you had this gastric problem? Can't you just tough it out? Do you think I'd ask if I wasn't desperate?!" "Bianca, are you really going to act up right when Pearl needs me most?" Lars buried his head in his hands and wept, waves of regret crashing over him. ---- Suddenly, the door clicked as it opened. Pearl came in, eyes flickering. "Lars... Did she really leave?" "Nol!" Lars shot to his feet. "She's just upset. I'll get her back." "Lars, maybe you two just aren't right for each other... " Pearl probed quietly. "Shut up!" Lars snapped. "She misunderstood what's going on with us. I'll explain everything to her!" Pearl froze. Before she could protest, Lars was already running out. He sped to Candice's apartment. "I'm downstairs. Come down now!" he demanded. " Tell me where she is, or I'll wait here all day!" There was a long pause. "Botolph City," Candice finally said. "But Lars, let her go. If you couldn't be a good boyfriend, at least be a graceful ex-boyfriend." Lars laughed bitterly. "Decent ex-boyfriend? I can't." She had been his only light in his darkest days. ---- "Bianca...is getting married," Candice said quietly. " Next week." At that moment, Lars felt like his entire world had collapsed. "No! Impossible!" he roared. "She won't marry someone else!" Lars rushed home and started packing. Seeing this, Pearl asked, "Are you moving in with me? Now that Bianca's gone, I... 1can move in here." "What are you saying?" Lars locked his eyebrows together. "This is Bianca and my home." "But," she protested, "she's gone..." "And you think you can replace her?" Lars sneered. " Pearl, the real reason you're here is because you're after my power and wealth." Immediately, Pearl's face went pale. "What are you saying..." "Don't think you can take her place just because she left," Lars said. "So where are you going with your suitcase?" Pearl Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!