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She Chose the Intern, I Let It All Burn Chapter 12
"From today on, I won't help you anymore, Diana." I got to my feet and said, "You're on your own now."I then turned and left the restaurant. Richard ran out after me."Walter!" He grabbed my arm, his eyes red around the rims. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought her here to upset you."I shook my head. "It's fine. It was a good opportunity to clear the air.""You really don't resent Diana anymore?""I don't," I replied, smiling. "But I won't help her again either. It's time she took responsibility for her own choices."Richard was silent for a moment, then he suddenly broke into a grin. "You know, I always thought Diana wasn't good enough for you. Now she's finally getting what she deserves."After leaving the restaurant, I got into my car and drove to Arlene's office to pick her up from work.The receptionist lit up with an especially warm smile when she saw me."Mr. Knox, you're here. Ms. Townsend is waiting for you in her office."I smiled and nodded, taking the elevator
She Chose the Intern, I Let It All Burn Chapter 11
"What is it?" I asked."When you first came to me about the deal, I was actually going to say no," Arlene replied."Why?""Because I knew you were doing it for Diana," she answered softly. "I didn't want to help my rival.""Then why did you ultimately agree?"She looked at me and smiled. "Because you looked so pitiful when you were begging me, and it honestly hurt me to see you like that. Besides, I knew that Diana wouldn't be able to keep you. I'd waited 12 years. I could spare the time it took for one deal."My nose stung, and my tears nearly spilled over."Arlene.""Yeah?""Thank you for waiting for me."She rested her head against my shoulder. "No need to thank me. In the end, you were always going to be mine."After we returned from our honeymoon, on my very first day at the new company, I heard the news that Diana's company had officially declared bankruptcy.Over 100 employees were owed three months of back pay, supplier invoices remained unsettled, and bank loans we
She Chose the Intern, I Let It All Burn Chapter 10
Richard was the first to react. He strode over quickly to block Diana's path."Diana, what are you doing here?""I'm here for the wedding, of course." Her voice was hoarse beyond recognition. "I'm your sister and Walter's ex-girlfriend. Can't I even come to offer my blessing?"Richard was about to keep blocking her, but I shook my head at him."Let her through," I said.Diana walked up to me, her eyes fixed intensely on the boutonniere pinned to my chest.She held out the wedding gift, her voice trembling as she said, "Congratulations."I accepted the gift and smiled politely. "Thank you."She looked me in the eye and asked, "Could I have a few words with you—alone?"Arlene stood silently at my side and tightened her grip on my hand.I thought for a moment, then nodded. "Okay."Diana and I stepped out onto the terrace outside the ballroom. The wind swept past, carrying the scent of alcohol from Diana."Have you been drinking?" I asked."A little." She leaned against the ra
She Chose the Intern, I Let It All Burn Chapter 9
Now that her crutch had suddenly been pulled out from under her, Diana found herself stumbling and panicking.But it wasn't losing me that had her panicked—it was losing someone useful to her.My wedding was set for Saturday at Pinnacle Hotel.Arlene had booked the largest ballroom, invited over 300 guests, and the venue was decorated like something out of a fairy tale."Isn't this all a little too extravagant?" Mom asked.Arlene smiled and answered, "I waited 12 years for Walter, so if I don't go a little over the top, I'd be doing myself a disservice."On the day of the styling trial, after the stylist finished with me, everyone was stunned.Richard snapped over a dozen photos with his phone. Then, with reddened eyes, he said, "Walter, you look incredibly handsome today."As I looked at myself in the mirror, my mind suddenly flashed back to eight years ago.Back then, I had just graduated from college. I was fresh-faced and would often dress in a white T-shirt and jeans.Di
She Chose the Intern, I Let It All Burn Chapter 8
Diana continued, "I spent ages picking out this ring. I know how much you love this design from Cartier, so—"I cut her off. "Diana, is that all you came here to say?"She froze."Are you done? Because if you are, I'll be going to my appointment now," I added.Her expression finally shifted from pleading to panic, and then from panic to a kind of exasperated irritation I knew all too well."Walter, what exactly do you want from me?" she demanded in a raised voice. "I already told you I got divorced. What more do you want from me? Do you think Arlene really loves you? No! She's just trying to use you to tap into your family's resources! When are you going to wake up and see that?"I gazed at her face, one I'd known for eight years, and it suddenly struck me how much of a stranger she'd become."Diana, Arlene waited 12 years for me," I replied calmly. "Do you know what that means? It means that when I was in sixth grade and she was in ninth, she saw me fall in the hallway and ran
She Chose the Intern, I Let It All Burn Chapter 7
Richard was my best friend and also Diana's younger brother.He was the first to know about my secret relationship with Diana over all these years and the only one who'd supported me from the beginning.More than once, he'd raged at Diana. "Are you out of your mind? Walter's such a good man, yet you won't marry him. What are you waiting for? For some Prince Charming to fall out of the sky?"Every time, Diana simply retorted dismissively, "You'll understand when you're a little older.""I'm already freaking 26 years old! You're still fobbing me off like I'm a kid?"Richard had been so furious that he'd smashed two of Diana's phones.I gave him a brief rundown of what had happened.Silence stretched on the other end of the line for a full half minute.Then, Richard's voice came through, cold as tempered ice."So, Diana got legally married to some intern over a game, and then she let that guy move into your marital home?""Yeah.""And she refused to even acknowledge your relati
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