Chapter 9

Vanessa was completely stunned, not expecting my proposal to come so soon. "This is the rarest diamond ring I promised you, and the castle will also be yours very soon." The fake diamond glittered under the candlelight, momentarily erasing the shadows of her recent abandonment. "Yes!" she exclaimed amidst the applause of the gathered crowd. I slipped the ring onto her finger. At that moment, a server entered and connected a computer to a large screen, as previously arranged. "Baby, this is a collection of our moments together, recorded as a gift for you," I said with deep emotion. Vanessa was visibly moved, her eyes filled with anticipation. I smiled and started the video, pressing play. "You old bastard, spending my money while keeping a mistress outside. You’re asking for death!" "Weren’t you so arrogant when you called and texted me before? Scared now?" "You enjoy seducing men, don’t you? One old man isn’t enough for you? My bodyguards are muscular and strong; they should b