"We were always people from two different worlds!" Cecilia Lynch glared at Julian Keaton, her eyes full of stubbornness. "You're more aware than I am that we don't even have to wait for the contract to expire to part ways! Once you get married, we'll become strangers."
Seeing the devastated look in Julian Keaton's eyes, Cecilia Lynch clenched her fists, feeling as if a sharp knife had sliced through her heart, causing intense pain.
"You've always emphasized to me not to fall for you because you can't give me anything." Cecilia's voice caught in her throat. "A man like you would never marry a woman like me. You can't give me marriage, nor can you give me... love."
Her charming little face remained beautiful and alluring but carried a hint of elegance.
She always reminded herself in her heart that there was a gulf between them that they could never cross, and there was no need to get too involved.
But now, things seemed to be spiraling out of control.
