Chapter 128

Melanie froze, stunned for a moment before blurting defensively, "Well... well, she tried to seduce you! She went after my man—why shouldn't I slap her?" Nathaniel's voice grew sharper as he frowned at her stubbornness. "She's married into a powerful family now. Reputation matters way more to her than to people like us. If she really wanted to hook up with me again, would she choose a coffee shop where anyone could see us? Do you not know who her husband is? If we ever did something behind his back and Alexander found out, we'd be toast!" Even though his tone wasn't exactly gentle, every word hit the mark. Melanie couldn't argue anymore. Seeing her expression soften a little, Nathaniel continued, "Melanie, sure, Caitlin and I had a thing way back then—but it's ancient history. There's nothing between us anymore. Isn't that obvious to you?" "Then why is she still hanging around you like that?" Melanie muttered, still not convinced. "Everyone at Samantha's company knows you two are at ea