Vivian pov.His expression seemed to say, "Are you just trying to get my attention by degrading yourself so I would feel compelled to help you? Well, congratulations, you've achieved your goal."I laughed, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "Dominic Blackwood, what makes you think I, Vivian Carter , am just a worthless piece of mud, so lowly that I can only survive on your charity and pity?"When I laughed, it was breathtaking. Even when I was mocking someone, I carried an air of pride, like a peony that deserved to be nurtured in a greenhouse.Without a second thought, Dominic replied, "If you don’t want compensation, I could consider… getting back together with you."But before he could finish his sentence, I interrupted with a cold scoff. "Dominic, you might want to keep your pity to yourself. I think Scarlett needs it more than I do."With that, I pushed Dominic aside and walked away, not looking back.Dominic felt a surge of anger as he watched my slender figure retreat. He muttered
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