Chapter 204

But that day, Barry intended to be part of the spectacle himself. His logic was simple. Since there was a chance for Autumn and Damien to rekindle their old feelings, that chance must be snuffed out in its cradle. For instance, he could stir things up by coaxing Emilia into action, or he could simply bring a woman to put on an act. Exactly what he would do would depend on the circumstances at the time. The goal was to cause the biggest stir possible so that everyone knew about it. That way, Damien would be stripped of any right to fight for Autumn, leaving him as nothing but a past chapter in her life. Barry could already picture it—after that day, he and Damien probably wouldn't be able to remain friends anymore. In all honesty, Barry really despised the way Damien treated Autumn. At times, it was purely a matter of character. So, losing a friend like him wouldn't be much of a loss. Having thought it through, Barry refilled Damien's cup with coffee before pouring one for himse