Mr. Fake-Mute's Love Game Ended When I Stopped Playing the Fool novel Chapter 80

Chapter 3

hey both freeze.

specially Dominic–his face goes from smug to seriously pissed off.

can’t tell if he’s mad because some “nobody” just rejected him–or if he’s suddenly realizing that if I actually back out, Grandpa Harrison might revoke his

nheritance.

ut Sienna? Her eyes light up immediately.

Dom, babe, this is perfect!”

You dodged a bullet not having to marry some trailer trash. God, that would be humiliating.”

Dominic hesitates.

ienna doesn’t waste a second, steps closer and talks faster.

Come on, your grandfather is just being dramatic! No way he’d actually cut you out of the inheritance just because you won’t marry some random slum girl.”

You’re brilliant. You’re the future of the Ashford empire. He needs you to take the group to the next level.”

hat hits the mark. Dominic’s ego inflates instantly.

But the invitations already went out. Canceling now might be-”

ienna giggles, running her fingers along his chest.

So what? You’ve still got me! I’m the one who was supposed to marry you all along.”

ominic’s eyes darken as he catches her hand.

You’re right. The woman I should be marrying is someone like you–high society, real class.”

Not some stray off the street. If Grandpa hadn’t forced this, she’d never even get within a mile of me.”

m DONE

point at the door.

Great Weddings off. Now both of you get out so the crew can tear down this ridiculous trash.”

he neighbors in the ballway burst out laughing.

Does she think she gets to keep the house? Girl, that’s not how this works–no wedding, no house!”

Benna pouts, ringing to Dominics arm

Babe, don’t let her keep the apartment. The weddings off–she doesn’t deserve a single thing from you

You’re right bondnir’s voice turne sharp

I don’t care what my grandpa promises you, but this house? 1 in taking it back. Get out

I almost laugh.

“Dominic. This apartment was issued to me by my superiors Not your family

He snorts and pulls out his checkbook, tossing it at me like I’m a beggar.

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Chapter 3

“Enough with the lies, You want money? Fine. I’ll buy the damn place from you,”

I don’t even blink.

‘Dominic. I’m telling you for the last time–this house is a gift from the NSA. I’m not giving it to you, and it’s not for sale!”

That sets them both off laughing, and the neighbors join in.

‘She’s delusional! Sure, the location’s decent, but this building’s been sitting empty for tears. No one wants it.”

‘Mr. Ashford’s offering her enough money to buy half the Financial District, and she’s still playing hard to get.”

Dominic smirks.

Hear that? Take the money and get lost.”

don’t budge.

Dominic. I’m not backing down. This house isn’t yours to take, and your money doesn’t buy everything.”

le gestures to his bodyguards.

They grab me and drag me outside,

Then he calls in a demolition crew.

hey start placing EXPLOSIVES around the building.

Dominic looks down at me, voice dripping arrogance.

Time for a reality check, sweetheart.”

There’s nothing in this city I can’t have. Nothing I can’t do. No one dares stop me.”

I want this building? It’s mine. I want it gone? It’s gone!”

‘m furious.

You can’t do this! Dominic, you’re just some playboy. You think you’re untouchable?”

le shrugs like it’s nothing

Why can’t 17 You think threatening me does anything?”

te tilts his head, looks at me like I’m pathetic.

You really don’t get it, do you? In this city, the Ashfords ARE the law.”

The neighbors start trying to talk me down.

Sweetie, just apologize. Don’t make this worse.”

Mr. Ashford’s not just rich–his family has serious connections. Even government officials don’t cross him”

Sienna is loving every second of this.

Scared yet? Maybe you should get on your knees and beg for forgiveness!”

Or we blow up this dump, and you’re next.”

SHUT YOUR MOUTH!” I stare her down.

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