Chapter 18 When she left Los Angeles a month ago , he had publicly announced his relationship with Valerie in a high - profile manner . Now , less than a month later , he was begging her . How ridiculous . Angela returned to the hotel . But at the entrance of the hotel , she ran into Shane . Shane's voice was magnetic : " Braeden came looking for you at the hotel , but I had security stop him from coming in . ' Angela replied , " Mm , thank you , Mr. Xandros . " Shane's eyes darkened as he said , " Angela , you can just call me by my name . We're classmates , after all . " Angela's lips curved slightly . " Alright , I might have to trouble you these next few days , Shane . " " It's no trouble . " Braeden's car was also parked at the hotel entrance . He got out of the car . Shane's gaze immediately became guarded . Angela glanced at Braeden behind her . " Now , the Taylor family and the Hernandez family have no relationship other than plaintiff and defendant . Mr. Hernandez , let's meet in court . " 0000 % 00 53 Chapter 18 The Taylor family , regarding the Stanley murder case , instructed their lawyer to pursue only the death penalty . They would not accept any other sentence . Braeden watched as Shane and Angela left together . He was stopped outside the hotel , his chest aching so much he could hardly breathe . 28 Vouchers Suddenly , he understood that moment in the bridal shop , when Angela stood above , watching him and Valerie hold their wedding ceremony . TE Just seeing Shane and Angela walking together was enough to make his heart feel torn apart . Angela , I'm sorry . Two weeks later , the case of Gavyn's murder was concluded . Stanley's sentence was extended . With three lives taken , he was sentenced directly to death , to be carried out immediately . Angela read the news reports . After Braeden collected the old man's body , he stood outside the Xandros Group's hotel with 999 roses , kneeling on one knee , begging for her forgiveness . Angela didn't know why Braeden was doing this . Nor did she know what had happened between him and Valerie . But in such a short time , love had faded away . Angela didn't want to know the reasons behind it all . 00:53 Chapter 18 258 Vouchers Braeden made a scene at the hotel entrance for several days , insisting on seeing her . There were too many reporters in Los Angeles watching the spectacle . Every day , there was a crowd in front of the Xandros Hotel . It made it impossible for the three of them to leave and catch a flight . In the end , it was Shane who suggested they use the hotel's rooftop helipad . All three looked at Angela . Angela stood in front of the floor - to - ceiling window . Looking down , she could still see Braeden . Then she spoke calmly . " Alright . " A helicopter left Los Angeles . Hot on its heels , another helicopter gave chase . Shane's phone kept ringing - it was Braeden . Angela said , " Answer it . " Shane handed the phone to Angela . Angela answered the call . On the other end was Braeden's angry voice : " Shane , give Angela back to me ! Stop the helicopter , I want to see Angela ! " 288 / Voucher Chapter 18 Angela said , " Braeden . " Braeden's choked voice came through instantly : " Angela , please see me , don't leave me . I've already divorced Valerie . She and Grandpa deceived me . Angela , just see me once . " Angela's eyes grew moist , but she smiled calmly . " Braeden , I don't care what happened between you and Valerie . I just want to say , let's both take care of ourselves . Stop chasing me . " " Angela , I can't live without you ! I can explain everything to you . Angela continued , " Braeden , the moment I stopped loving you , any explanation became meaningless to me . Let's end it here . " " Angela , I love you !! " Amid Braeden's desperate cries . Angela hung up the phone . 200 The helicopter behind them finally stopped chasing . Shane , sitting beside her , watched Angela as she cried . He wanted to hold her in his arms , but somehow , he couldn't . After thinking for a moment , he decided to explain what had happened over the past month . " Valerie was actually always Sir Hernandez's woman . Braeden found out , then divorced Valerie and found a few beggars … to take revenge on her . " Angela looked at Shane through tear - filled eyes and said , " You didn't have to tell me . " 50.144 00 5303 Chapter 18 Shane's voice was low and heavy : " But I don't want you to keep it in your heart forever . The main reason Braeden betrayed you back then was because the old man told him that the person who had been giving him blood all these years was Valerie . " Angela pulled up her sleeve with her fingers . Although the dense needle marks on her wrist had long since faded , the pain remained . Tears streamed down her face . " Shane , do you know ? I'm very afraid of pain , but I was even more afraid of Braeden dying . Now , I'm not afraid anymore . " How much must one love , to disregard their own life just to save someone else . And how deep must the disappointment be , to completely erase the person you once loved with your life from your world . This time , it was truly her final farewell to Braeden . O Braeden , for the rest of our lives , not seeing thinking of each other is the best ending for us . 82.25 %