But they didn’t know the truth. Between Carl and me, he was the one who confessed his love first. I remembered the night he looked into my eyes with such sincerity and said, “Mia, my parents care a lot about status. Let’s keep this private for now. Once I sort everything out, you’ll be a Lewis in all your glory.”
I believed him. Seeing the warmth in his gaze, I foolishly agreed. I never imagined he’d use that promise to hide me away, while he flaunted himself as single to those wealthy, powerful women. It had all been a lie, and I had been too blind to see it.
I spent seven years of my youth on him, completely unaware of how foolish I was. I thought I was sweetly preparing for our proposal ceremony. The women he chose were all so elegant, perfect, and wealthy. In front of Remi, I felt like an ugly duckling lost among a flock of swans. It’s ridiculous to think about it now.
I was so angry that I cursed aloud. “Mia, you’re such a fool—you deserve to be deceived!”
At that moment, a casual male voice broke through my thoughts from behind me. “Assistant Lewis, did you do something wrong and get exiled?”