Chapter 9

After hearing Damien's words, Aurelia let out a bitter laugh. She was so angry that it almost felt absurd. She laughed even as her eyes turned red. "Damien, don't tell me you actually think I'd still want to marry you after everything that's happened. You did something like that, and you still have the audacity to say you're 'willing' to marry me? Well, here's the thing—you might be willing, but I'm not." Her reddened eyes burned with such fierce hatred that Damien's heart gave a faint shudder. "Aury, what are you talking about? Why don't I understand?" he asked. "Don't play dumb, Damien!" Aurelia snapped, her patience finally unraveling. She pointed to the shattered projector, her voice trembling on the edge of breaking. "Weren't you the one who leaked those photos and that video just now?" Damien's chest tightened again. The man known for his unreadable expression suddenly widened his eyes in shock, his face breaking into disbelief for the first time. "Aury, do you really thi