Unpredictable Betrayal : A Sweet of Revenge

Reluctantly, after being openly driven out, verbally abused, and treated like trash, tonight Nicole was forced to return to her apartment.

Ironically, after being arrogant, refusing even to act as though they were willing to acknowledge each other, Nicole ultimately left by accompanying Bastian.

Upon reaching the apartment, the man responsibly helped carry the suitcase and some other belongings. Despite his reluctance, he insisted on buying food so that Nicole could sleep on a full stomach tonight.

Bastian did this deliberately. Aware that Nicole was pregnant with his child, he didn’t want their unborn baby to become a victim of the ongoing issues.

“No need to seek attention!”

Nicole, sitting on the living room sofa, immediately sneered. She glanced at Bastian, who had just brought her a cold drink.

“I’m not seeking attention,” Bastian replied casually. He continued arranging the food he had bought on the dining table.

“Then what do you call this if not seeking attention?”

“No need for denial. I just want to make sure the baby in your stomach is fed and that you won’t go hungry tonight.”

Nicole sighed in frustration. Despite Bastian’s current decent behavior, she still didn’t like it. She wondered why he had to show up and make everything messy.

“Do you realize that your actions have ruined my future?”

Bastian laughed. Why was he being made the main suspect?

“You’re blaming me?”

“Then whose fault is it? A ghost?”

Bastian couldn’t believe it. Long before their relationship was exposed, he and Nicole both understood all the possible consequences or outcomes that could happen in the future. So, it was ridiculous that he was now being made the scapegoat.

“Nicole…” Bastian called softly. “We’re not children. When we were in a relationship, both you and I enjoyed it, right? So why are you now blaming me for everything?”

Nicole stood up. Closing the distance, she approached Bastian to speak directly in front of his face.

“I don’t mind the relationship we secretly had behind Alex’s back. What I mind is why you showed up and stood on Aurora’s side? Why did you tell Alex in detail about what we’ve done? Why did you even pretend to impregnate me?”

“Well, I’m the one who impregnated you, right?”

“You’re such an idiot!” Nicole exclaimed in frustration. “Why did you have to admit it? WHY? You’ve ruined my plans.”

Bastian sighed softly. Nicole didn’t know that he was trapped from the beginning.

“Well, what else could I do? I couldn’t avoid it. Asher has evidence of my cheating all this time at Lumire. He even has photos of my actions that nobody else should know about. If I refuse to cooperate with him, not only me but you will also be dragged to the police station.”

Nicole was stunned by Bastian’s explanation. She had no idea that Asher went to such lengths.

“It’s better for you to stay in a small rented house than to live in jail. Just accept it…,” Bastian said again. “It’s time for everything to be revealed. There’s no escaping it. Just accept your fate.”

Nicole grew even more annoyed. She pushed Bastian to leave her apartment immediately.

After he left, Nicole could only lament her fate. The shadows of tonight sleeping in Alex’s embrace instantly shattered. They were replaced by nightmares she never anticipated.

Nicole thought all this suffering was over. However, part of her sleep was disturbed when her apartment door was repeatedly knocked on.

Nicole dragged her feet lazily. Still wearing her pajamas, she opened the door.

“Are you Nicole?”

Nicole nodded as soon as her name was mentioned.

“Yes, that’s me.”

In front of her were now two well-dressed and formal-looking men. She made sure she had never met them before.

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One of the men nodded. “We’re from the apartment management. Today, we’re here to inform you that you’re required to pack up and move because this apartment will be taken over by its owner.”

Nicole immediately growled in anger. She knew this must be Aurora’s doing. Yesterday, Nicole did hear that her cousin wanted to take over the apartment given by Alex. But who would have thought it would happen this quickly.

“B-but, Sir. Can’t it be postponed? I’m sick right now. I can’t pack or leave today. Besides, I haven’t found a new rental place to move to yet.”

Nicole intentionally stalled for time. It wasn’t fair that she was suddenly being evicted.

“Don’t worry, Mrs. Nicole. We’ve arranged a team to help you pack. You just sit tight. Let us do the work.”

Nicole sighed in resignation. Instead of granting her any leniency or acceding to her request, the officers in front of her were offering an unexpected alternative.

“Damn you, Aurora! Just wait. I’ll repay all your deeds.”

Meanwhile, in another place, Savana’s breakfast ritual was also interrupted. She was trying hard to improve her mood and chaotic thoughts.

Savana was annoyed that someone was visiting so early at 8 o’clock in the morning. It seemed like someone impatient to meet.

“What do you want?”

As she opened the door, Savana immediately asked the question. She saw several large-bodied men visiting.

“We’re looking for Alex Wildblood.”

Hearing his name, Alex, who was in the dining room, immediately stood up. He approached his mother, who was standing at the door.

“I’m Alex Wildblood. What’s this about?”

One of the men reached into his pocket and pulled out an envelope. Then he handed it to Alex to check and read immediately.

“We’re here because we’ve been tasked with collecting a debt and retrieving some important assets from Mr. Alex. The order states that Mr. Alex must pay a debt of 10 million dollars and surrender two SUVs as mentioned in the withdrawal letter.”

Alex looked defeated. Although he knew he had to pay compensation, he never expected to be demanded this early. He hadn’t even found a new job after resigning from Lumire. How was he supposed to pay off the debt?

“B-but, Sir, I can’t pay off the debt right now. Please give me some time.”

“Yes,” Savana intervened. “10 million dollars is a large amount. We can’t come up with that much money in a day. Besides, we don’t have that much money.”

“Mr. Alex can sell assets,” the officer replied, as if offering a solution. “If you want, we can help sell the house you and your mother currently occupy. Besides, I predict this house can be sold for over 3 billion.”

“No,” Savana shook her head firmly. “I don’t want to sell this house. No way!”

“In that case, please pay off the debt immediately. Because if you and your mother request an extension, we’ll give you a maximum of seven days to settle the debts that have been demanded. If you evade or intentionally avoid it, we’ll make sure this matter turns into a criminal case.”

As soon as the debt collectors left, Savana slumped down on the floor. It hurt so much to imagine that her late husband’s legacy, which was their only asset, would be sold to pay off debts.

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