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In contrast, River felt like nothing more than a disposable pawn in his game.
Coldness and determination filled River’s eyes as she made her decision. She walked away, ascending the stairs with Scott.
Noah watched them depart, looking utterly miserable.
Inside the elevator, Scott glanced at her, his concern evident as he noticed her tear–stained face.
He asked, “I suppose it’s difficult to let go?”
Sniffling, she replied, “I have to, no matter how hard it is. I refuse to hold a person in my heart who doesn’t trust me.”
Observing her pale complexion, he sighed quietly under his breath.
At 1 a.m., River bid Scott and Paige farewell. As she arrived home, she heard a sudden knock on the door. Assuming it was Paige who had forgotten something, she opened the door without a second thought. “Why did you come back…”
Her words trailed off as she stared icily at the uninvited guest. “Is Noah here?!” Daniella demanded, her face filled with grim determination.
River retorted, “Why have you come to my home if you can’t find your man?”
Pushing River aside, Daniella glanced around the living room before checking the bedroom. Only when she didn’t find Noah did she emerge from the room
She issued a venomous warning. “If you dare to covet him, I’ll make sure…”
Before she could finish, River slapped her.
Daniella glared at her furiously, so River slapped her on the other cheek
“What makes you think you have the right to come into my house?” River stepped closer to her.
“Are you causing trouble with me simply because you can’t control your man?”
Daniella covered her cheeks, yelling fiercely, “Are you out of your mind, River?!”
River scoffed. “Yes, I am out of my mind. Do you think I’ve forgotten how my mother died?”
“What does that have to do with me? Weren’t you the one who drove your mother to death by being a mistress? I was merely speaking the truth” Daniella’s ferocity intensified as she stared at River with bloodshot eyes, as if trying to pierce through her.
“The truth?” River narrowed her eyes. “Perhaps I should find the time to tell Noah the truth as well.”
Daniella roared, her voice filled with anger. “Do you honestly think Noah would believe you?”
“Sure, he might not believe me, but…”
River couldn’t help but notice the swell of Daniella’s belly as she spoke. “If I were to tell him about your affair with another man while you’re with him, do you think he’d suspect that the baby isn’t his?”
“Bullshit!”
“Oh, it seems like your memory is failing you. Have you forgotten about Nic, whom you slept with?
“River teased.
Daniella’s face paled. “You’re full of bullshit, River!”
River’s smile grew wider “Why so nervous? Are you ling quilty?
In a fit of anger, Daniella slammed her hand on the table and pointed at River. “Do you really think Noah would believe you based on that? Do you honestly believe you can jeopardize our relationship so easily? Are you blind to how differently he treats me compared to you?”
Daniella stormed toward the door, fearing that River might lose control and strike her once. more Just before slamming the door shut, she delivered one final statement. “Don’t humiliate yourself, please!”
River turned away, her gaze fixated on her reddened palm. The slap she had given Daniella couldn’t erase the deep–seated resentment she felt toward her.
After taking a shower, River laid down on her bed, hoping for some peace. However, her tranquility was short–lived as the sound of her front door being slammed echoed through her home.
Annoyed, she wondered why people kept intruding tonight of all nights.
As she opened the door, she was surprised to find two men standing outside her house, seemingly appearing out of thin air. Alex, holding a heavily intoxicated Noah, wore an awkward smile. T apologize. He had a bit too much to drink.”
Without waiting for her response, Alex gently pushed Noah inside and entered her home.
River was at a loss. Daniella had just left, and now Noah had arrived? Did they think her place.
was some sort of gathering spot?
After settling Noah on the couch, Alex turned to River, catching his breath. “Do you have anything to drink?”
Reluctantly, she fetched a bottle of water from the kitchen and handed it to him. “You shouldn’t have brought him here, Mr. Price.”
Only after drinking half a bottle of water did Alex offer an explanation. “I didn’t want to send him all the way to the suburbs in the middle of the night. He insisted, and there was nothing else I could do.”
“I need to get rid of him,” River declared firmly.
A frown creased Alex’s brow. “Do you have any idea why he drank so much? Despite the current circumstances that you’re not together anymore, he treated you well in the past, didn’t he? You can’t be so cruel to toss him out right now! It’s negative 10 degree Celsius out there!”
River met his gaze coldly. “I traded my body for his kindness, didn’t I, Mr. Price? Don’t make things difficult for me.”
She was determined not to let Noah stay, no matter what.
She had made up her mind to sever all ties. She couldn’t afford to be vulnerable again.
Alex was left speechless. He placed the bottle down and stared at Noah, who was now stirring on the couch. River thought he had come to his senses and was about to take Noah away, but she never expected what happened next.
In a sudden burst of action, Alex darted toward the door, his voice echoing through the room,”
River, if you allow him to freeze out there, you’ll face the consequences of the law!”
The door slammed shut, leaving River staring at it, trembling with disbelief.
How could anyone be so shameless?!
She stood frozen for a moment before adjusting the air–conditioning and retreating to her room.
Just as she turned off the lights, her door swung open.
Furious, she found Noah standing tall in the doorway, appearing completely sober.
“It’s a shame you didn’t pursue acting with your extraordinary acting skills!” she spat out, seething with anger.
She was pissed.
The man stood with a grim expression, the light casting an intimidating shadow on his face. You’re truly heartless for not even giving me a blanket,” he stated coldly.
She scoffed. “I only have one blanket. If that’s not acceptable to you, you can go back to Villa Rosa!”
He entered the room with a cold demeanor, shutting the door behind him before making his way to the bed. He removed the blanket and lay down.
Immediately, she sat up and switched on the bedside lamp, her guard firmly in place. “Can you at least let me keep my dignity?!”
Noah frowned. “Are you worried about upsetting Doctor Wilson or Neil?”
Her response eluded her for a moment.
He sure was full of himself! He had repeatedly humiliated her, and the more he behaved that way. the more she desired to defy him!
Mocking, she retorted, “Since you already know, then stop intruding into my life!”
A menacing glint flashed in his eyes as he reached out and grabbed her arm, forcing himself on top of her
He grabbed her chin and said with his cold eyes “River! How many men do you want to mess around with before finally giving up?!” !
Suppressing her resentment, she shot back, “What does my personal life have to do with you? Can’t you just go be with Daniella? Why must you behave like a madman here?”
Before she could finish, he forcefully bit down on her lips, sending a wave of pain through her. Anger overwhelmed her rationality.
In a moment of reflex, she slapped him across the cheek. The sound reverberated through the room.
She was stunned by her own actions.
He seethed with rage, gritting his teeth. “Wow, River!”
With that, he pressed himself onto her, violently tearing at her pajamas and forcibly entered her.
That night, Noah ravaged her with relentless fervor, his actions bordering on madness.
Once he was spent, he cast a cold, disdainful glare at River. She was trembling and curled–up on the bed. Without uttering a single word, he swiftly dressed and prepared to leave.
River’s eyes welled up with despair, tears soaking her pillow. What more did she have to endure for him to release her from this torment?
For an entire month, Noah remained absent from her life. River, meanwhile, had been selected for the second round of the fashion design competition. On top of that, Paige had some news to share
Noah and Daniella were now engaged. The news pierced River’s heart, causing her great pain.
However, she tried not to dwell on it. She immersed herself in her work, while eagerly awaiting. updates from Mason. During this time, Paige and Scott took turns feeding her.
Despite her efforts, River remained frail and thin, no matter how much she ate. Her stomach showed no signs of the triplets she had been carrying for over three months