Chapter 1245

Terence's voice had been dripping with reluctance. It was then that realization dawned on Chantelle—everything Meryl had warned her about made sense. Terence had only married her for the power of the Salman family. He was forced into this marriage—he hadn't done it out of his own will. In fact, he didn't even have a shred of affection for her. The moment she heard him hang up, she quickly turned around and stepped back. She was terrified that he'd notice her. He'd taken the call in the hallway outside the office, and Chantelle had been inside. The office door was slightly ajar, just enough for her to hear everything. After hanging up, Terence slipped his phone back into his pocket and entered his office. Seeing Chantelle standing in the corner with her back to the door, he paused. "Chantelle?" Struggling to keep her emotions in check, she didn't answer him. "What's wrong?" He noticed something was off and walked toward her. But before he could get close, she suddenly sw