Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 1296

“I can’t speak for everything, but at least about this, my conscience is clear.”

With those words, Walter stood up and left without looking back.

Back in the ballroom, he was making his way to find Audrey when Iris suddenly appeared in front of him and blocked his way.

She had been waiting for him to come back. The moment she spotted him, she rushed over and stopped him. “Walter, I need to talk to you. I’ve been looking everywhere. Can you give me just a minute?”

Her voice trembled, her eyes full of nerves and worry, like she was terrified he’d say no.

Walter looked down at her, a bit confused. Why did everyone want to have these heart-to-hearts tonight?

He’d just finished dealing with Abbott and had no intention of getting pulled into more drama.

He shook his head, his voice cold. “I don’t have anything to talk to you about.”

He tried to walk past her, but Iris wouldn’t let go that easily. She was running out of chances. Tonight was the best shot she had.

She had planned to drug Walter, but Abbott’s warning earlier had shaken her. She knew going after Walter was dangerous. Even if things went her way, there was no guarantee he’d take responsibility. He might even retaliate.

So after thinking it over, Iris decided to drug herself instead. Her plan was simple: get Walter alone in a private room, wait for her own drug to kick in, and let nature run its course. Just the two of them, alone, with nothing in the way… She was sure Walter wouldn’t be able to resist her once things got started. She had faith in herself.

No way was she letting him leave now.

She reached out, grabbing Walter’s sleeve, her voice soft and pleading. “Just a few minutes. I promise I won’t take too much of your time. Please, for my birthday, just a little while… okay?”

She looked so pitiful. Most men would probably cave seeing her like this.

But Walter wasn’t most men. He wasn’t moved by her pleas.

“I think I know what you want to say, but it’s not necessary.”

He figured it was better to cut her off now than let her keep hoping.

Just then, Harden appeared, hurrying over with a worried look. “Walter, have you seen Ms. Williams?”

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