She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 504

Dominic's eyes immediately darted to Everett, flickering with guilt and panic.

He had no idea if Everett had told Melanie the truth—that Dominic had blackmailed and coerced him into marrying Evelyn while she was pregnant with his child.

Everett's gaze naturally locked onto Dominic.

He knew perfectly well that the defense attorney in today's trial had been hired by Dominic.

It was obvious Dominic knew exactly what had happened to him.

Yet, not once had Dominic ever visited him.

In the past, Everett knew Dominic was closer to Gavin Lockridge, but he had genuinely believed Dominic considered him a friend, a brother.

But now, staring Dominic in the face, Everett couldn't find a single trace of concern in his eyes.

It was as if Evelyn ruining his life, selling him to the Marlowe District to die, and leaving him brain-damaged meant absolutely nothing to Dominic.

A sharp, stinging pain pierced Everett's chest.

He had married Evelyn mainly to protect Melanie's marriage and happiness.

But in doing so, he had also done Dominic a massive favor.

Now, Everett regretted it with every fiber of his being.

Melanie wasn't the only one who had been blind to Dominic's true nature.

He had been completely blind, too.

Dominic hadn't just betrayed his marriage and love with Melanie; he had utterly betrayed their friendship.

Dominic couldn't hold Everett's gaze.

He knew he had wronged Everett more than anyone else in the world.

Even without looking, he could feel the crushing weight of Everett's silent accusation.

Several times, Dominic opened his mouth to speak, but the words died in his throat.

Melanie glanced between the two men, feeling entirely out of place.

"Should I... leave you two to talk?"

"No!"

Everett and Dominic shouted in unison.

"Melanie, please don't misunderstand. I'm not here to harass you..."

He claimed he wasn't harassing her, but to Melanie, his actions were the literal definition of harassment.

"I came to apologize to you..."

He reached into his tailored suit jacket and pulled out a velvet box.

"This... is an apology gift. I am so sorry for all the stupid things I did in the past."

Dominic's tone was incredibly solemn. As he spoke, he popped the box open, revealing a dazzling, massive diamond ring.

Melanie couldn't hold it back; she burst out laughing.

She genuinely found him pathetic.

After centuries of ancient drama, he finally decided to formally apologize?

And his grand gesture was a massive diamond that looked exactly like an engagement ring.

His twisted logic was absolutely mind-boggling.