Chapter 8 Bitch Matches Scumbag
muttered, you saved Riance without a wond thought,
Erik was suddenly at a loss for words. He anger sermedi
dumped you?
kept gerending I didn’t see in would you keep 100
throat. His face went from angry to confined
He looked at Hazel. time together. I felt a
Tregret and sadness in hi nn. Hoel,
nos independent and
Hatel looked at Enk and suddenly laughed, even though her beam was
When she first met Erik, shed already been abandoned abroad
sad by Aiden, strug a street artist. Era was still a clean cut young guy, with
in a foreign land, they got to know each other, and their relationship blossomed
shared her painful past with him. And he swore he didst care about any of it and wanted to be with her bene
Hazel thought Era penuinely cared for her back then.
ime, her career was just starting to take off, but she dropped everything to come back with Erik
poured all her energy into saving the Murphy Group
For two years, she was by his side day and night, humbling herself to attract investments.
or space for herself. Even the Murphy Group paid ber
Murphy Group got back on track.
He held her and ered with joy, thanking her for not abandoning him.
Now, after all the struggles, they were finally about to find happiness together, but he said she put too much pressure on him. So, her independence and strength wede mistakes?
Endeling guilty and relieved, said, “Take care of yourself. If you ever need help, you can come to me. We can still be friends.
“Erik, save your fake kindness and chrup pity. Since you can disregard my life, I will never trust you again! Im not so pathetic as to need the charity of a scumbag Hazel’s cold words dripped with sarcasm. “Remember, I dumped you! I don’t care for a man like you! And I sincerely wish you and Blanca Lietine of happams together, never regretting your choice! After all, a bitch and a scumbag make a perfect pair. Hazel added mockingly.
Erik, a man who had clearly fallen for Bianca, yet blamed her. He was worse than scum, and yet Bi
Whoever wanted him could h have him. Hazel didn’t want to see him for another second.
Erik looked at Hazel, opening his mouth a few times but not knowing what to say
and yet Bianca was willing to take him.
He stated at be indifferent back, realizing he wasn’t going to get the answer he wanted today
With a heavy sigh, he said slowly, “Hazel, you’re still mad, so I won’t argue with you, Get some it. Il come by another day.”
He was fuming inside
She thought, I must have been blind to fall a guy like Erik. He says he doesnt want to argue? He the one who ditched me, yet he stands there acting all rights
Sering her silence, Erik walked towards the door. Before leaving, he glanced at George.
Erika gaze calmly, his raperation indifferent
Erik, still mapping, seed unwilling to give up. “I ve seen too many guys like him before, poor but kinda handsome, using their looks to decriver. Don’t let
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Harel couldn’t hold back any longer and shouted, “Tisk, mind your own business!”
Geotge, ever perceptive, helped Harel tuck her loose hair behind her eat. Then, he looked at Erik with a blatant challenging g
Erik’s chest heaved with anger. “Whatever! You’ve always had a bad reputation, indulging in your downfall,‘ he said, storming out.
The wand suddenly fell silent
Thanks for helping me just now, Harel and, “but I’m tired and need to rest. So, Mr. York, please leave”
George said slowly, “Ms. Astot, have a good rest
Before leasing, he placed a p
pack of tissues on her beds
bedside table. A man feeling pressured means he’s not good enough for you. You did nothing wrong”
Hazel was stunned; he seemed different fr
from what she had imagined.
After leaving the ward, George dialed Zaid
“Mr. York.” came Zaid Young’s respectful voice from the other end
From now on, when delivering meals to the hospital, prepare two portions. One for Leo. The other for bed 26. George said.
“Yes, Mr. York,” Zaid replied
Just as George hung up, his phone rang again. He glanced at the caller and answered, “No.”
“I heard you just got back from abroad, and your hotel got burned down? Nico teased.
“Yeah” George replied.
Les millions of dollars, huh? How do you feel about that?” Nicu Walker continued to tease.
“Burned nicely. Perfect timing.” George responded.
This setback hain driven you insane, has it? How about we friends comfort you with a few drinks? Nice Walker said.
Thats not necessary, but you can celebrate for me,” George said, “though I might not be available.
They just hadn’t met for a few years, and George’s IQ had dropped?
“Tan’t Leo getting discharged today? Nico finally remembered the main topic.
On Georges fint day back, Leo had an acute appendicitis attack and was rushed to the hospital for surgery
The party Nico and the others had planned for George was thus postponed.
“Hes not getting discharged today,” George added. “I extended his stay for another two weeks.”
Nico suddenly got nervous and asked, “Is Leo okay?”
“He’s fine,” Georges tone was sold. “Just for fun.”
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