Was it really worth it, sacrificing his whole life for a woman who never once looked back at him on her own accord?
Yet, he had already done so many wrong things for her, all out of the aching sympathy he felt when Diana suffered injustices on the film set, prompting him to take on Ivy for her.
And this time, dealing with Thalia was all by his own hand as well, fearing to taint Dianaâs pristine hands.
But how had she ever treated him?
She didnât love him, not at all, and it was only now, in this stark moment, that Kael realized the truth.
Like now, he was out in these godforsaken woods, plotting against a young girl for Dianaâs sake, while she was probably at home, savoring a glass of red wine as if none of this mess had anything to do with her.
This woman had ruined his life.
âYouâre going to throw away your life for a woman like that? Donât you feel like a complete fool?â
Balfour chimed in just at the right moment, provoking an angry glare from Kael.
âWhat do you know? You canât possibly understand how much I love her. Iâd give anything for her. You rich folks wouldnât get it!â
âOh? Is that so? And does she love you?â Balfourâs question left Kael speechless.
He didnât want to answer that question at all because he knew very well in his heart that Diana never loved him. At best, he was just a lackey in her shadow. She was a dazzling starlet, with countless admirers â what was he in comparison?
âSheâs out of my league. Sheâs like a star in the sky, out of reach for a guy like me. Just being able to watch over her from behind is enough for me,â Kael sighed, as if lamenting the state of his unrequited love. But Balfourâs words pierced through his self-delusions.
âStop wallowing in self-pity. You think your love is so noble?â
Kaelâs eyes practically spat fire. He wanted to throw Thalia to the ground and tear into Balfourâs smug face.
âWhat did you say? Of course, someone like you, born with a silver spoon, wouldnât understand!â
âHeh, Iâm saying youâre fooling yourself into thinking your love is grand, making excuses for your own inadequacies.â
Margot clenched her fists tightly, afraid that Balfourâs provocation would anger Kael and inadvertently harm Thalia. Yet, under Balfourâs taunting, Kaelâs attention had shifted from you truly love a woman and think youâre not good enough for her, you should be working harder to be better not wasting time here on your deluded version of ove Karl had never heard such a notion before, and he was momentarily stunned by Balfourâs âWhat are you talking about? Do you think everyone has the means like you do, born into wealth? Only people like you can spout that nonsense. The rest of us canât even dream of it Without the Howard family name behind you, what would you be?â
Balfour chuckled amused by Kaelâs outburst. He had heard similar sentiments all his life and was tired of them âWhatâs so funny? Isnât it true? Give me the weath of families like yours, and I could achieve the same Suddenly, Kael whipped out a switchblade waying it wildly as though he was itching to stab Balfour a few times Thalia to him.
âIf you truly love a woman and think youâre not good enough for her, you should be working harder to be better, not wasting time here on your deluded version of love!â
Kael had never heard such a notion before, and he was momentarily stunned by Balfourâs words.
âWhat are you talking about? Do you think everyone has the means like you do, born into wealth? Only people like you can spout that nonsense. The rest of us canât even dream of it. Without the Howard family name behind you, what would you be?â
Balfour chuckled, amused by Kaelâs outburst. He had heard similar sentiments all his life and was tired of them.
âWhatâs so funny? Isnât it true? Give me the wealth of families like yours, and I could achieve the same!â
Suddenly, Kael whipped out a switchblade, waving it wildly as though he was itching to stab Balfour a few times.