Chapter 3
Over the next few days, Damian clearly sensed my low mood. To cheer me up, he said he would take me on a yacht and introduce me to his close friends.
I decided to give him one more chance.
The yacht was huge, with champagne and delicate pastries on the deck. Damian introduced me to everyone.
“This is my girlfriend, Molly.”
A few guys greeted me with smiles. The atmosphere was fairly pleasant. After chatting for a bit, the topic shifted to the Steel family’s recent project. As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice cut in.
“Dr. Smith? I know him. My aunt is a pharmaceutical rep. She’s had dinner with Dr. Smith several times. If you want to meet him, I can help.”
Bella walked over with a smile.
Damian looked up, surprise flashing in his eyes.
I stood to the side, my fingers slowly clenching. All of Damian’s attention was drawn to Bella.
While they were deep in conversation, I quietly took out my phone and sent a message to an unsaved number.
The fish is almost hooked. Proceed.
As planned, Damian began meeting with Bella frequently behind my back. After each meeting, Bella would have a new piece of jewelry or another handbag.
As usual, she showed off a bag Damian had given her in the dorm.
Jennifer’s eyes widened in exaggerated shock.
“This bag is the new limited edition from Hermès. Only three in the world. Bella, who gave it to you?”
Bella’s smile was loaded with meaning.
“Some people think they’ve got the dream guy on a leash, not realizing that flower has legs of its own.”
The corner of her mouth lifted. That satisfied expression. I knew it all too well.
She must have gotten Damian.
I suppressed the anger in my chest, put on my headphones, and turned the volume to maximum.
During this period, Damian hadn’t come to find me. He was too busy dealing with headaches over the new drug development.
Until my birthday, when he suddenly asked to meet.
He hugged me excitedly, his voice filled with barely contained joy.
“Molly, I have great news. We finally broke through the bottleneck in the drug development. I know I’ve been neglecting you lately. But I’m really sorry. I’ve just been so busy.”
Once he mastered this technology, he could officially take over the family business.
He shared this news with me first.
I was touched.
Then he took me to the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique. He immediately set his sights on a ten-million-dollar custom jewelry piece.
“Do you like it?”
I stared, stunned. The necklace was so beautiful it seemed unreal.
“It’s beautiful, but it’s too expensive.”
“It’s not expensive. Only this can show how much I care.”
My nose tingled, and the gloom from the past few days dissipated.
Damian handed me the exquisitely packed gift box.
“Molly, help me give this to Bella.”
I froze, not comprehending.
I lowered my head, didn’t refuse, and showed no expression on my face.
I immediately contacted Bella. She happened to be at the same mall. Damian and I went directly to find her.
When we reached the agreed spot, we saw her struggling with a man.
That man was my ex-boyfriend, Lucas.
“Bella, stop avoiding me. I’ve already found a house. The new development at the waterfront. I’ll put it in your name. As long as you’re with me, I’ll give you anything.”
Bella frowned.
“Lucas, what’s wrong with you?”
But Lucas kept pestering her, relentlessly holding onto Bella.
The next second, a figure rushed over and punched Lucas hard in the face.
“What do you think you are, harassing her like this?”
Lucas stumbled back several steps, glaring at Damian resentfully.
The two men fought, both landing heavy blows. It took five mall security guards to pull them apart.
I suddenly found it ridiculous.
My current boyfriend and my ex-boyfriend were beating each other up over another woman.
How ironic.
Bella, eyes red, threw herself into Damian’s arms.
“Thank God you came. I was so scared.”
Damian held her, lowering his head to comfort her softly.
“It’s okay. I’m here.”
After warning Lucas with his eyes, he left with Bella.
From start to finish, he never looked back at me once.