Love's Fallen Petal, Drifting In the Wind of DespairChapter 1 Borrow Gown

My father left me billions in inheritance.

Yet, I was on the brink of death, and the person I loved no longer wanted me.

I had once accompanied him to Milan, walking with him as the plane trees shed their leaves onto the streets. But just when I loved him the most, he let go.

Later, I left resolutely, but he went mad with grief.

Now, a new business mogul held my hand tightly, a carefree smile on his face, and said, "Sorry, Rachel doesn't go back to the past, nor does she pick up discarded things."

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Kaden Wilson's secretary, Megan Turner, arrived.

The media buzzed about her being Kaden's new lover and painted me as a discarded woman.

"Rachel," Megan called.

"Call me Mrs. Wilson," I replied, stubbornly clinging to the last shred of my pride.

Megan paused for a moment, then her smile widened. "Mrs. Wilson, I'm here to borrow a gown. Tonight, I need to accompany Mr. Wilson to a business event and I need something a bit more formal."

Megan, with her impeccable figure and striking looks, was Kaden's efficient assistant.

She was sharp, and I always seemed to be at a disadvantage when dealing with her.