All Chapters of Better Without Your Love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

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Chapter 11

Even though Mr. Ashton sent Lucas away to manage the company's branch office in another city, the latter's drinking problem led to a series of mistakes, causing heavy losses for the Ashton family. Eventually, he was summoned back, but there was no longer a position for him at the company.By now, it was clear to everyone that Charles was the heir to the Ashton family.Unsurprisingly, as soon as Lucas returned, he started pestering me again, sending me flowers and letters to express his remorse.He even sent me that ring with a note that read, "You are the true owner of this ring, and I'll wait for you, no matter how long it takes."Charles was furious. He hurled the ring straight into the drain. "He still thinks he can compete with me?" I hurriedly reassured him I wouldn't fall for Lucas again. Only then did he finally relax.Our bond grew stronger, and before long, we were already making plans for our wedding. The day I went to try on wedding dresses at the bridal boutique,

Chapter 12

Better Without Your Love/Cloudwalker

When I shook my head firmly, Lucas didn't push any further. He gave me one last look before leaving with a heavy heart.As soon as I let out a breath of relief, a freezing cold knife was suddenly pressed against my neck. "Stay back, or I'll kill her!"Everyone in the bridal boutique froze, stunned by the sudden turn of events.Charles was the first to snap out of it. "You're Emily, right?""That's right!""Let go of Jessica. We can talk this through," he said cautiously, taking a slow step forward.I glanced at the person holding me hostage in the mirror. It really was Emily, but she looked nothing like I remembered. Her hair was all messy, and she looked bloated.Emily noticed me studying her and sneered. "I know—I look awful. I'm five months pregnant with Lucas' child. But he won't even acknowledge it. He said the only woman who deserves to be his wife is you. And just like that, I was cast aside—with no money and no one to take care of me!"Just then, Lucas, who had just l

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