13#13

13

For a full seven days, the internet was buzzing with rumors, jokes, and dissections of our relationship. Some deemed it scandalous, while others saw it as a tragic love story.

In the meantime, Nicolas and Annette were facing severe public backlash.

The Reid Group's market value dropped sharply, and viewers boycotted Annette's TV show until it became irrelevant. There's no coming back for someone cast as the mistress, especially when the whole world is watching.

But Nicolas refused to give up.

He spent days and nights camped outside the Kents' property, stubbornly holding onto a glimmer of hope. After the 108th message sent through the butler requesting to talk to me, I finally gave in. I gathered all the chat screenshots I'd printed the previous evening and headed to the front door. I was determined to settle this once and for all.