shuhaige
Chapter 707
Diana's face turned beet red. "You're just twisting things around."
"Diana, come on, stop acting like a kid. You're an adult, and you need to own up to your actions and choices."
Diana knew these truths well enough. But accepting that she was now disabled? That was a whole different story. And even harder was acknowledging that it was her own doing.
She needed someone to blame, a way to vent her emotions. So, she pinned it all on Chloe and Connor. It was just easier to point fingers at someone else rather than herself.
Her messed-up life, her dreams that never came true, her shattered beliefs weren't they all because of this woman who appeared out of nowhere? If Chloe hadn't shown up, Connor wouldn't have lost interest. If Chloe hadn't shown up, Connor wouldn't have left her. If Chloe hadn't shown up, she would be Connor's wife. It had to be true; it must be true.
After steeling herself with these thoughts, Diana lifted her head. "Chloe, you came between Connor and me. He used to adore me, and I was the only one he cared about."
Diana's gaze grew distant as she stared off into the horizon, her voice thick with longing for the past. "Everyone used to say I was Mr. Connor's favorite."
She paused, letting the words linger, but soon her focus returned, and she grew agitated. She turned to Chloe, her eyes blazing with resentment. "Chloe, it's your fault. You took away my happiness."
Chloe showed no hint of guilt in the face of Diana's accusations. Instead, she just laughed softly. "I didn't hurt anyone. I've been with Connor for three years, and during that time, I didn't even know you existed. Most of what you're saying is just in your head."
"I think what Connor regrets most is pampering you too much. He wanted you to be an independent eagle, but you chose to be a caged bird. That's your choice, and I've got no business meddling in your life, nor do I care to preach to you."
Chloe pulled gut her phone and
played a video. Diana's face fell as
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she recognized the voices. It was from last night on the rooftop, capturing the whole scene-he attempt to frame Connor for assault, her tearing her own dress.
Diana's expression soured. "Chloe, what are you playing at?"
"Diana, you can't go around with bad intentions without facing consequences and trust me, they're hefty." "What do you mean?"
"Hand back all the shares you have, and I'll delete this video. Consider the matter of framing my husband settled." Diana's face was livid. "No way."
Chloe smiled, slipping her phone
back into her coat pocket. "So,
Diana, did you really think I didNôvelDrama.Org: owner of this content.
you out yesterday because I'm nice?"
Diana sat there, stunned in her wheelchair. She had suspected Chloe and Pax had some evidence She guessed they might use the video to pressure her. But she didn't expect Chloe to demand such a
steep price right off the bat.
"Chloe, you think one video will get you 5% of Sartori Corporation? Do you think I'm stupid? Don't you think I know what a 5% stake means?"
Chloe tossed her hair with a relaxed air. "I thought Diana wasn't interested in material things."
"Well, I'm not about to hand over billions in dividends to you for nothing."