Chapter 293

Tony's eyes gradually turned bloodshot. It felt like something was blocking his chest. After a long, steadying breath, he returned Zelda's phone to her. "Ms. Cantrell, I realize now that I was in the wrong. Without knowing the truth, I unfairly damaged your reputation. I apologize for that," Tony said, taking full responsibility and offering a sincere apology upon discovering the truth. Looking pitiful and weak, Stephanie staggered toward Tony and said softly, "Tony, don't listen to Zelda's nonsense! She's setting me up. Let's just go." She clung tightly to his arm. Tony pulled her hand away without any expression. He had always loved Stephanie unconditionally, accepting whatever she did. Yet he couldn't accept her betrayal. Likely influenced by his own family background, Tony believed that love was strictly between two people, and any third party's involvement meant that love was ruined. He had trusted her fully, thinking he was her only one. But now, knowing she had been with s