Open Marriage, Broken Promises: When Love Turns to Ashes novel Chapter 97

"Some people are just born with nothing. You'll never have it no matter how much you envy others."

I'd never met Tiffany in person.

But I did know that my father's chauffeur, Jackson, had sent her abroad to study from a young age. He'd poured all his resources into her education, sparing no expense.

However, there was one thing Mike had gotten wrong.

This hotel didn't belong to Tiffany's family.

It was mine.

My father had sponsored the event as a gesture of gratitude for Jackson's decades of loyal service to our family.

"Mike, who are you talking to?"

At that moment, a heavily made-up woman approached us.

When she saw me, her brows furrowed slightly, her face full of hostility.

"Who is this woman? Didn't you promise me before? That you'd never have contact with any other woman again, that you'd love me and only me for the rest of your life?"

Mike's face froze. He hurriedly explained, "Tiffany, don't misunderstand. This woman is my ex-girlfriend. I broke up with her a long time ago. She's the shameless one who keeps pestering me!"

"Tiffany, I'm..."

I had just opened my mouth to introduce myself when Tiffany slapped me hard across the face.

Her slap landed squarely, stinging my cheek as she snarled, "Who do you think you are, calling me by my name and harassing my fiancé?!"

I hadn't expected Tiffany to lash out so suddenly. Stunned, I froze in place, covering my face, momentarily at a loss for words.

Mike, instead of stopping her, smirked and sneered at me.

"I told you to get lost. Tiffany has a bad temper, but you stayed here asking for trouble. You deserve it!"

Tiffany lit a cigarette, holding it elegantly between her fingers.

Mike, like a dog eager to please, pulled out a lighter and offered it to her. "Tiffany, let me light it for you."

Watching this scene, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of despair.

Once, I treated Mike like a treasure, carefully cherishing him, afraid even the smallest thing might upset him.