"Why are you with Ethon?" asked a woman in a harsh tone.
"It's none of your business. Oh? Are you jealous?" Ethon was familiar with the voice and instantly realized that the speaker was Fiona.
Ethon paid special attention to the conversation after realizing that.
"How much? How much for you to leave him?" Shyla asked with a sneer.
"How much? I won't leave him regardless of the price. Since you are so eager to see our break-up, why should I give you the satisfaction?" When Fiona spoke, her tone was frivolous.
Hearing this, Ethon frowned. He had no idea what was going on.
"So, you don't love him at all. And are doing this make me angry?"
"Who do you think you are? Make you angry? Ethon is the perfect boyfriend. Although he has left his family behind, he will return home sooner or later. Do you think I am stupid?"
"Do you even love him a little?" Shyla asked.
"Love? What is the use of love? I don't believe in love anymore," Fiona said with clenched teeth.
Shyla smiled coldly and said, "Just tell me the price. Regardless of the price, I will make you leave him."
"Any amount I want? How will you get so much money? Is your father corrupt?" asked Fiona.
"Your father is corrupt! Oh, I almost forget that your father is a prisoner, and your mother is a drug addict. Huh! With a family like that, how proper can you be?"
For a second, Fiona lost the strength to refute. Her heart trembled in shame and humiliation.
"Have you ever thought that your identity will bring shame to Ethon's family? You WILL NEVER get married to Ethon. Even if he wants to marry you, his mother won't agree. You'd better give up while you are still young and find someone similar to yourself. You and Ethon are from two very different worlds," Shyla said.
Hostility was spreading on Ethon's body like a forest fire. He could hear no more of Shyla's claptrap, so he rushed out to find Fiona.
He was determined to have a talk with Fiona. Also, he could no longer hear Shyla's derogatory words for Fiona.
As soon as Ethon arrived at Fiona's office, he saw Fiona having a nap at her desk. Evidently, it was still lunch break.
Fiona didn't notice Ethon's presence either. She looked up casually and supported her head with one hand. Seeing that Ethon was here, she stood up in a hurry and stuttered, "E-Ethon… Why are you here? Weren't you taking a nap?"
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