Her Revenge Was His Regret (Shirley and Gilbert) novel Chapter 256

Chapter 256 You’re Really Nothing

Chapter 256 You’re Really Nothing

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And he knew, deep down, this wasn’t what Julia truly wanted. It was the staring, the whispers, the judgmental atmosphere-and Sherry’s constant goading. That’s what had hurt her. That’s what had made her sad.

“Sherry, you’re really nothing.”

He didn’t yell. He didn’t have to. The way he looked at her, like she was something stuck to the bottom of his shoe, cut deeper than any scream ever could.

He used to say her cooking was the best in the world and that it could heal anyone.

He said she pulled him out of the dark-not the other way around.

Now he was the one pulling her back in. And all she got was “nothing.” It erased everything she’d done for him, the long hours she’d been putting in at work, the deals she’d been closing, the way she’d been killing herself to prove herself.

And in the end? Nothing.

Even if he were a stranger, hearing someone dismiss every single thing you’d accomplished like it was garbage-that would sting.

But Gilbert had already turned away, gently guiding the visibly shaken Julia out of the room.

Backstage, the man who commanded boardrooms and made billion-dollar decisions was completely helpless. “Julia, I’m so sorry. Tell me what to do. How do I fix this? Just say the

word.”

He’d never felt panic like this. The thought of her pulling away, of losing her completely, was paralyzing.

“Gilbert, don’t overthink this. Don’t panic. I just… I don’t know what to do anymore, Don’t you see? If this keeps up, I’m going to be the villain in your marriage.”

“No! You’re not.” The words ripped out of him instantly,

Julia did everything openly and honestly. How could someone like that ever be a villain?

“But that’s what people will call me. If you two get divorced because of me…” A sad, hollow smile touched her lips. “I guess I’d be the bad

guy forever.”

She tried to laugh it off, tried to be brave. “Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad. Never been the villain

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Watching her force that brave face just twisted the knife deeper. Gilbert reached out, gently smoothing her hair. “Don’t worry. I’m here. No one’s going to hurt you. And what you’re scared of? It’s not going to happen.”

Sherry left through the back passage. After a scene like that, everyone was using the service exits.

So it was a surprise to find Julia there, the same woman who’d been swaying on her feet minutes ago, now standing with her arms crossed, no trace of a breakdown anywhere.

“Wow. Your emotions really do come with an on-off switch,” Sherry said, her voice dripping with irony.

You had to admit, Julia was next-level two-faced.

She never let her emotions show-so when she did let even a little slip, it felt like a huge deal to everyone around her.

The look on Gilbert’s face earlier said it all. He was practically losing his mind with worry.

“Emotions are a tool. You save them for when they matter.” She took a step closer. “Want to guess my real goal here? What’s worth sabotaging my own movie premiere?”

“Please. It’s not exactly rocket science. You crave attention. You got shot down by Lucas, so now you’re acting out.”

From the beginning, people like Lucas had warned her—this woman just wanted the spotlight.

Sherry had thought they were being paranoid. She’d assumed Julia was aiming higher, that she wanted something bigger.

Guess I was wrong. Maybe the spotlight really is the whole game.

“Spoiler alert, Sherry. The last one standing wins.” Julia’s smile was serene. “And you haven’t won anything. Let me be clear-as long as I’m around, you can forget about Lucas. You can fool everyone else, but not me. I saw that look in your eyes. You’re interested. Too bad. I saw

him first.”

Sherry didn’t confirm or deny. She just shot back, “You say that and you’re not worried Gilbert will be sad and walk away from you?”

“You’re not scared you’ll end up with nothing? You can’t be blind to how Gilbert feels about you.”

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