Chapter 2
Stella strutted over, flanked by a group of classmates. She swayed her hips as she walked up to Landon, grabbed his face, and planted a loud kiss on his cheek.
“Darling, Daddy and Mommy are already on their way. Why are you so slow?” she said in a sickly
sweet voice.
“Oh, and the mattress we bought in the Maldives last week just got delivered. My period’s finally over–how about we try it out tonight?”
ince I last saw Stella, she had gained at least 120 pounds, yet she still loved wearing tight dresses.
Her protruding belly jiggled as she walked, her triple chin quivering, with traces of grease still clinging to the crevices.
As if to provoke me, Stella licked Landon’s earlobe after kissing him, her face showing a look of satisfaction.
Landon’s face turned as pale as a sheet. He instinctively covered his mouth.
“What’s wrong, darling?” Stella asked.
Landon forced a smile.
“Nothing. I might’ve eaten something bad last night–my stomach feels a little off.”
Stella clung to his arm, casting me a disdainful glance..
“Figures. Who wouldn’t feel sick around a broke fraud who sells herself for money?”
People’s eyes never lie. I knew Landon well, and just now, he was clearly disgusted.
Even when Stella clung to his arm, his gaze was filled with resistance.
Thinking of the bank card, I immediately asked,
“Landon, tell me the truth. Did Stella threaten you? What did she force you to do?”
“Don’t be afraid of this fat pig. I can help you.”
Stella’s eyes widened instantly. Pointing her finger at me, she screeched,
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Carollor Jaquer, you boys at so high and mighty. We thought you were a real Tanner heiress, But you jus
jr sulle kunder sendeterred here, we’d all still be in the dark. You fooled everyone. Today, we’ll teach
(hese two girls fud seemed friendly with me before. Turns out, they were only interested in my
then stella Tanter had returned and realized she’d been currying favor with the wrong person–and nearly offended the Tanner family–she was naturally furious.
towed at the two girls and said coldly,
you dare lay a hand on me today, your families‘ companies can prepare for bankruptcy.”
Seeing the seriousness on my face, the two hesitated.
Stella sneered like she’d just heard a hilarious joke.
“Caroline Tanner, do you really think you’re still part of the Tanner family just because you shamelessly cling to the surname?”
“You’re nothing but a dog we kicked out. What gives you the right to threaten anyone? Don’t listen to her nonsense. Hit her! One slap, one million.”
The two girls‘ eyes instantly lit up. While their families were moderately wealthy, their parents. would never casually hand over a million as pocket money. Rubbing their hands, one of them said
“In that case, I’ll aim for ten million.”
Before they could act, Landon Banks, who had been silent until now, suddenly shoved them to the ground and shouted,
“Get lost!”
Stella’s face darkened, her eyes narrowing.
“Tandon, don’t tell me you’re trying to protect this tramp? Hmm?”
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andon clenched his fists tightly as if making a difficult decision. Then, he raised his hand and apped me across the face.
“Why can’t you understand plain words? Stella is my girlfriend now. Insulting her is the same as insulting me!”
I held my face, staring at him in dishelled. It was the first time he’d ever hit me.
Even though I didn’t want to cry, the tears betrayed me, streaming down my face.
Seeing my tears, a trace of pain flashed in Landon’s eyes. He quickly turned his head away and spoke gently to Stella,
Stella, I’ve hit her. Don’t be mad anymore.”
Stella snorted.
“One slap? That’s it? I was prepared to spend fifty million. Don’t tell me you’re reluctant.”
Landon took her hand, his expression tender.
“How could I be? I just feel bad for you. You’ve already done so much for me, and I don’t want you to spend any more money.”
Stella finally looked satisfied, playfully poking his chest.
“You really know how to manage money.”
I watched them flirt shamelessly and asked quietly,
“Landon, was there ever even a moment when you were sincere with me?”
Landon hesitated for a moment before frowning and saying,
“Caroline Tanner, stop being stupid, will you? Who believes in sincerity these days?”
“When you said your family was rich, I thought you were the Tanner heiress. I just needed someone who could support my career. Being with you was just about money. You were an easy mark–a walking ATM.”
“Now I know the truth. Stella is the real Tanner heiress. She treats me well, and I genuinely like her. I’ve already paid you back double the money. Why haven’t you left yet?”
So that’s how it was. All along, I was just deluding myself.
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