Holley instantly turned deathly pale. She didn't expect that George would learn about her fake pregnancy.
"How would you...?" Holley asked in frustration Before she could finish, George cut her off with a laugh. "You must be curious as to how I know about it, huh?" he asked.
Staring at a flustered Holley in contempt, he went on, "Come on, Holley, we had been together three years. Each time you get your period, you take pain killers. Last time I went to your apartment, I saw the painkillers on the bedside table. So I guessed that you weren't pregnant and you were just trying to manipulate me and control me."
Before Holley could react, he continued, "You made a deal with my mother to get the money and the company. But meanwhile you didn't let me go. Don't you think you are too greedy, Holley Ye?"
"I asked Auntie for money because I wanted to have a better life with you. I explained it to you. Don't you remember?" Holly asked desperately, still trying to trick George.
"Shut up!" George yelled at her. "I am not a fool. Do you think I don't know what you are up to?"
He let out a laugh of disdain. "I was silly, and I believed whatever you told me. But from today, I will not believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."
"George, I..." Holley stammered, trying to take a hold of his hand. George shook her hand off and told her in a gruff voice, "Please behave yourself. Don't forget that I am Sula's husband."
"But you don't love her, do you?" Holley gazed into George's eyes. When George didn't answer, she proceeded softly, "I know you married her because she got pregnant. You thought you should be responsible for her and the baby. I understand. We're out of luck. When we were good, we couldn't get married because of your mother. Now Sula is carrying your child. But I don't blame you at all."
Looking at George affectionately, she coaxed, "I will be your good mistress. I can't imagine my life without you."
"Is that so? But I don't want you," George shot back.
Holley was impressed by her actions and by George's refusal. To get him back, she even offered to be his mistress. What was worse, he turned down her offer without hesitation.
On the other hand, George felt quite proud of himself for having decided to end his relationship with Holley, even claiming it as the most responsible decision that he had ever made.
As he was losing his patience, he gave his ex-lover an impatient look and declared, "I won't repeat what I'm going to say a second time. So listen up, Holley Ye."
As Holley watched him, he started indifferently, "Our relationship was a mistake. I had wasted three years on you and I don't want to continue this meaningless relationship. Since I chose Sula and married her, we should get our lives back on track. You and I are over. I will be faithful to Sula. She and I will have our first child. And we will have more. As for you..."
George paused for a bit before he continued, "I don't want a mistress. I don't want you. So you'd better give up your stupid fantasy. I hope you will never bring this up again."
"But you have no feelings for her, right?" Holley asked, her lips curling into a smirk. She still had no intention of letting George go.
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