Chapter 8

Damien's eyes were bloodshot. He clenched his jaw and demanded, "Edie was so healthy. How could she get cancer?" "Don't forget, Mom's a doctor. When Edith went in for her exam, Mom was there," Julian replied. In an instant, Damien felt all the strength drain from his body. ... Damien locked himself in his room and drank. He'd sent Edith message after message, but every one of them was left on read with no reply. Damien understood it then that Edith really was done with him. Right then, a rich heiress had someone deliver the crystal heels. "Mr. Rook, as agreed in the bet, you've successfully completed the prank. Ms. Roderick always keeps her word, so she's sending you the crystal heels. "She asked me to pass along a message. "Your love for Ms. Arden has been so intense. Ms. Roderick wishes you two a long and happy life together." A long and happy life together? He didn't want to spend a lifetime with Celeste. Damien had started the prank because of Celeste. After all, the Ar