Claimed by the Crown Heir novel Chapter 123

So that was it.

He had no one to blame but himself.

"Alright, I understand," she replied, her tone perfectly even.

She had helped him climb to the top back then. Whether he could hold onto his empire was entirely up to his own capabilities.

"There's even crazier news. After Mr. Lowery got kicked out, Chloe went looking for him. The cops showed up right after and arrested her on the spot."

"Mr. Lowery just stood there and watched coldly. He was so ruthless. I actually felt a tiny bit bad for her."

"But I guess she brought it upon herself. Karma really came for her."

Vanessa lowered her gaze. She didn't feel a sense of triumphant joy; she only felt the chilling reality of his absolute callousness.

He and Chloe had been sneaking around behind her back for two years. Now that their affair was exposed, she had bowed out gracefully, but he was the one acting entirely unhinged.

The last time, Lucas had used her pregnancy as an excuse to bail her out. Now, he had personally destroyed her only lifeline.

A man's heart was truly unpredictable and constantly shifting.

Hanging up, Vanessa looked out the window and slowly wrapped her arms around herself.

She didn't regret loving him so fearlessly and giving him her all. She only pitied her past self for trusting the wrong person.

Wealth and vanity were the greatest tests of character. Once attained, people changed. Those who remained true were few and far between.

By the time she finished packing up, the streetlights outside were illuminated, bathing Sterling City in a sea of neon.

She took the elevator down and received a call from Seraphina Sloan.

She answered with a smile. "Seraphina?"

The background noise was chaotic, filled with muffled curses and foul language.

Seraphina's frantic voice came through.

"Vanessa, I'm at Pier 12. Bring some people and come get me, quick."

Vanessa's eyes narrowed. "What happened?"

"I came here to try my luck, hoping to hire some tough muscle, but I accidentally walked right into a drug deal." Seraphina panted heavily, barely able to catch her breath.

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