âThatâs even better.
The Last thing I need is more women pining for me.
â
Was he implying her?
Selina felt insulted.
âBrian, what if I implore you on Eleanorâs behalf?â
Brian insisted, âIâve told you, Eleanor defied the Law.
Her fate should be in the hands of justice, not mine.
â
A rush of emotions surged in Selinaâs chest as Brian made for the elevator, Leaving her behind.
Unable to suppress her desperation, she yelled after him, âAnd if it were Rosalynn begging you for help today?
Would you still be so unbending, so dismissive?â
A shadow crossed Brianâs face as he answered her final plea.
âSelina, donât overestimate your position in my life.
Youâre not Rosalynn.
Stop juxtaposing yourself with her.
â
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As the elevator doors began to close, Selinaâs reflection on the metallic surface mirrored her desolation and defiance.
His words echoed in her mind, stinging like fresh wounds
How dare he say such things!
Why couldnât she match up to Rosalynn?
They had shared years of camaraderie, while Rosalynn was merely a recent acquaintance.
Tears threatened to spill over, blurring her vision.
She bit her lower lip to stifle a sob, her heart heavy with unshed tears.
Unexpectedly, a tissue appeared in her line of sight.
A manâs voice, soothing and kind, filled the silence around her.
âDonât be sad.
â
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Surprised, Selina glanced at the man who offered her the tissue.
Recognition dawned on her face as she managed to murmur, âAldrich.
â
Aldrich returned her look, his dark eyes steady on hers.
âItâs been a while, Selina.
â
Selina dropped the used tissue into a nearby bin and took a moment to collect herself.
She took a deep breath, putting on a composed facade.
ndeed, itâs been ages.
What brings you here, Aldrich?â
âJust meeting a client,â Aldrich answered casually.
Selina offered a courteous smile.
âGood Luck with that.
Until next time.
â
Turning to leave, she was stopped by Aldrich, who grasped her hand and swiftly Led her into a nearby side passage.