You called me trash. Jessica was hiding behind a pillar trying to disappear. Brandon was still on his knees, but I felt nothing looking at him. The man I loved didn’t exist.
He never had. My father spoke into his phone again. Also, Howard, contact our legal team.
I want assault charges filed. I have video evidence from multiple angles. The live stream alone has over 2 million viewers now.
No, Clarissa shrieked. Please, we’ll do anything. I looked at her with tears still on my face, but my head held high. There’s nothing you can do, Mrs. Hayes.
You showed me exactly who you are. All of you did.
And now the whole world knows, too. My father took my arm gently. Let’s go home, sweetheart. We walked toward the exit. The crowd parted in absolute silence.
You could hear a pin drop. Brandon tried one last desperate attempt. Emma, please. I love you. I stopped. I didn’t turn around. You don’t love me, Brandon.
You love my money. There’s a difference. And you know what? I hope you remember this moment for the rest of your life.
I hope you remember that you had someone who loved you genuinely and you threw it away because you were too much of a coward to stand up for what was right.
We left. The ballroom doors closed behind us.