Chapter 54

A lighter clicked, igniting a cigarette. At the same time, it seemed to ignite the fire of rage in Simon's chest. He stormed forward. "I knew it! You're shameless, Janice. Selling yourself for status and wealth, huh? You—" Before this, Simon had only suspected that Janice might cozy up to Edward. But now, seeing her standing outside Edward's room late at night, his suspicions felt fully confirmed. How could she be so utterly self-respectless? Janice, already irritated and emboldened by a few drinks, wasn't about to back down. "I'm just following your example, Simon. Birds of a feather, right? You've done far worse without an ounce of shame. Compared to you, I'm practically a saint." "So, you admit it, huh? You're just shamelessly throwing yourself at him?" Simon's voice rose, his face flushing with fury. "Looks like my previous warning didn't leave much of an impression on you, Mr. Fitzgerald." Edward's indifferent tone froze Simon in place. Simon's heart sank, his frustratio