In the deep of the night, Liana sat in the corner of a rowdy and tiny bar. She kept a low profile by


    wearing ck athleisure, which was a stark contrast to the women around her with heavy


    makeup and skimpy clothes. She was like a fish out of water.


    After a long wait, she felt the hot breath of a man who reeked of alcohol.


    She quickly looked up and saw a familiar face. He took a seat beside her. The strong cologne on


    him made her sick.


    “Ashley, you’re as gorgeous as before. I’m


    aroused.” He shed a suggestive smile at her. She


    inched to the side. His words made her skin crawl.


    When she was in Mosgravia, she hung out with him all the time. She loved his sweet talk and


    enjoyed running her fingers over his muscr body.


    Now, she felt nothing but disgust at the sight of his face. How thirsty was she to have fallen for a


    trash like him? He was nothingpared to her handsome Jasper.


    “When did youe back? And why?” she whispered coldly.


    “I’m back here for you. I have a ce to call home when I’m with you.” With an evil grin, he leaned


    toward her. “Tsk, remember to wear a dress when you meet me.”


    She gritted her teeth. “And what do you want from me?”


    “I missed you…” He paused and added with a grin, “Give me some money.”


    “I’ve paid you a sum when we broke up! How could you do this to me?” Her voice came out croaky


    from the anger.


    “You y, you win; you y, you lose. The money you gave me is not enough for me to win big. I


    saw on the news that you’re marrying the president of the Beckett Group soon. You might want to


    satisfy my request if you want a perfect wedding.”


    He was clearly ckmailing her! Feeling something going off in her, she seethed, “So what if you tell


    him everything about us? He loves me too much to care about my past. It’smon to have an


    ex or two. You can’t threaten me with this.”


    That makes sense, but I think it’s hard for any man to ept that their fiancée had given birth to


    another man’s child. Not only that, it was done out of wedlock.” He took a sip from her ss.


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    “H–How shameless of you to bring this up!” The memory of her daughter gave her the chills. “It’s. all


    your fault! You dragged me into the mess! I would have aborted her if not for the risk to my fertility!”


    He scowled and held her trembling shoulder. “The child is the proof of our love. We wouldn’t have


    met again if not for her.”


    “How much?” she said aloud in a frigid tone and a pale face.


    “Five million.” The man suggested a ridiculous amount.


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    “My family is not as rich as before. How do I even get you five million dors?”


    “Mr. Beckett can afford it.” He scoffed. “Five million is probably fifty dors for a business magnate like


    him. He dotes on you a lot. I bet he would give you the money if you ask.” 1


    Eyes widening in shock, she calmed down from the initial rage and helpless. A wild idea popped up in


    her mind. Her behavior changed as she leaned against him and stared at him with a pitiful


    look.


    “I’ll tell you the truth. My engagement to Jasper Beckett is on the rocks. He wanted to call off the


    wedding and break up with me a few days ago.”


    “Huh? Why?” The man appeared more anxious than she looked. He had heard some news about


    the Gardners‘ bankruptcy. He only extorted Liana because of her rtionship with Jasper Beckett.


    Her failed engagement to Jasper Beckett would foil his n, and his long trip from Musgrovia would be


    all for nothing. He would not only fail to pay off his gambling debts but also struggle to


    pay for his return ticket!