His question choked Nicole and almost suffocated her. Her mouth twitched to say something, but her throat was too constricted.She didn't know what to do or ask.Her grip tightened over her cup as she looked at Christopher in disbelief.After a very long pause, she finally said, "Chris… What did you say…?"Christopher's eyes held neither feelings nor emotions. "Have I not made myself clear enough?"At that moment, Nicole finally understood. Cold and heartless was what he truly was, whether toward Amelia or her.She had never received the slightest bit of love or pity from him. She was already in such a sorry plight, yet he…The opportunity had presented itself. She had no choice but to take it. The three of them had reached a stalemate.Amelia lifted her hand and glanced at her watch. She seemed to have plans after this.Every move she made increased the panic in Nicole's heart.She couldn't get past her dignity, but compared to being thrown into jail, being humiliated bef
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