Chapter 291

Louise Bennett had thought about this before, but hearing it come straight from Dominic Ellis’s mouth still hit like a slap. Before she could get a word in, Dominic added, “That’s because Alex Hollis never actually quit from Robert Taylor’s company. She’s basically being paid twice to do one job. Who wouldn’t take that deal? And you still think Robert’s feelings for you are just casual nonsense?” Louise opened her mouth but nothing came out. She didn’t know what to say. The truth was, she wasn’t even sure what had happened between the “old” Louise and Robert Taylor. But she wasn’t that version anymore. She couldn’t handle Dominic’s suspicion and harsh judgment. A part of her wanted him to believe her without hesitation. To trust her, completely. But clearly, that was wishing for too much. She hadn’t done anything wrong, yet she still had to silently take the fall for something she didn’t even understand. Louise suddenly felt drained. From the moment she woke up, it was like life had be