Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 120

Love Story4-Chapter 1

I've followed Jason Parker for five years, from the office to the bedroom, from work to affection, making sure he was always at ease. Even with his cold demeanor, the thought of leaving him never crossed my mind.

But then he allowed his newly appeared fiancée to slander and cyberbully me, even standing by while I was publicly shamed as "the other woman" and physically attacked. Only then did I awaken to the truth: he never loved me, never considered marriage with me, and simply took my devotion as his due.

To hell with love! I'm done! Watch me go back, inherit my billions, and slap their smug faces!

•*• The morning light poured into the room as Jason pulled me out from under the covers, and I slowly came to. As I gazed at him through my dazed eyes, he seemed to recall last night's passion, a deep, satisfied chuckle rumbling from his throat.

"Planning to slack off and skip work?" he teased.

I finally opened my eyes. Jason was already dressed, sitting at the edge of the bed, his arm around my waist, exuding a poised, authoritative charm. Maybe it was my imagination, but he looked particularly gentle just then.

I slowly sat up and wrapped my arms around his neck. "I want to get married," I murmured.

The grip on my waist tightened slightly. Before I could react, Jason pinned me down with a kiss that was rough, not gentle, carrying a hint of warning.

My lips were caught under his teeth, his breath hot against my nose. "It seems you don't quite understand your role," he breathed.

Suddenly, it felt like the blood in my veins had stopped.

I pushed Jason away, stunned. "Aren't we a couple?"

Jason pulled back, looking slightly annoyed, but then a careless smirk appeared on his face. "We are, but you're not going to be my wife. Understand?"

His words struck me like a thunderclap, shattering every illusion I had ever held about him.

My hand trembled as I reached out to touch the man I had loved for so many years, only to force myself to pull it back.

"So that Emily assistant who joined the company recently... she really is your fiancée, isn't she?" I asked, my voice bitter.