Chapter 3

I overheard Vance's plan to end his life.

I heard him tell a friend he was going to do it.

The friend asked, "What about Sophie? If you're gone, what will happen to her?"

"Over the years, I gave her everything she wanted. She must have accumulated millions by now. Enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life."

The friend still tried to use me to change his mind, "You can't think like that."

"Sophie might have some money now, but if you're gone, imagine how heartbroken she'll be. Crying every day. Could you live with that?"

After a moment of silence, Vance let out a soft, bitter laugh. The dim light cast shadows across his downcast face.

"She won't."

"Sophie doesn't love me. She was only with me for the money. Actually, she planned to leave me from the very beginning."

The friend was stunned. So was I.

I thought I'd hidden my schemes well, but he'd seen through me all along?

The friend couldn't help but ask, "Then why did you stay with her?"

Vance answered without hesitation, "Because I love her."

"Wanting a better life is human nature. I'm just glad I was able to give her what she wanted while I could."

Even while planning his suicide, he didn't forget to tell his friend, "Sophie has a bit of a temper. If she ever gets into trouble later, for old times' sake, look out for her."

I stood outside the door, fighting back tears.

Damn this hopelessly romantic villain.

He made me look like the heartless one.

And he didn't understand me at all.

It wasn't just his money I wanted—I wanted his looks too.

I thought I could calmly watch him meet his destined end, but when it came down to it, I found I couldn't be that cruel.

That night, Vance returned to the villa we shared.

By tomorrow, this place would be sold.

Inside, my luggage was already packed and gone.

He lay on the sofa, looking at the empty house with desolate eyes, and sent me another transfer.

"Found another $306.23 in a different accound. Take it." "Sophie, wherever you go, be safe." He thought I'd already flown the coop. Seriously, even mistresses have hearts!