na'

sorry, I did

ew it. Matteo's eyes changed, shining with

s tu

he media would feast on this. Champagne poured on

but all of them would devour. And then Matteo's lip

't forg

ed the perfect opportunity. "Ladies and gentlemen," he anno

et." Laughter immediately broke out...hesitant at first

twisted so tight I thought I might throw up right then and the

e slicing through the room. "You have already embarrassed

hs drinking their champagne in my downfall like fine wine. "I gave you a s

Don't trip over your own feet. But somehow

perfect face like this was the entertainment she had hoped for all

I stammered. "I'll clean

musement. "Yes. You will." He said. Pointing to the

ove. But then, he said it again...Slower this time

ir glasses. One man pulled out his phone to record. "I...I do

, shifting his head with mocked concern. Laughter erupted immediately....even loude

into. I had never worn anything so beautiful in my life. And now, he

Alina," he growled, his final words sharp en

floor, my knees aching immediately through the thin fabric of my

tion felt like it shattered a piece of me one by one. The gown dar

she ev

ssistant to Mr Romano, r

m for him to let her in

cruel than any of Matteo's words. Cameras kept flashing. Phones w

al and powerful as Matteo Romano. The girl who he forc

who didn'

ubbed and I

fall....because crying would even make it wo

n I hea

Look at her." Speaking casually to a group of invest

verything I had endured from him for week

perate and foolish act. My body shook as I rose to my knees. My dre

I looked up at him, tears rolling down my cheeks. "That's enough of w

hrough his arrogant facade. "I'm done, Mr Ro

stared at me, the expression on his face unreadable. But instead,

You won't be missed." The words hit me harder than a slap. The

paparazzi licking their lips for scandal.Because I wa

didn't look back