Chapter 335
I had zero interest in watching these two men fighting over me like roosters in a cockfight.
“Excuse me,” I muttered, shipping away from the table. “I’m going to help Billy with his ice cream.”
As I walked toward the dessert station, I could feel both men’s eyes burning into my back,
Let them stare–I had more important things to worry about than their petty rivalry.
Billy was standing on his tiptoes, eagerly examining the colorful array of ice cream flavors. His small face creased with concentration as he deliberated over his choices.
“Need some help there, sweetheart?” I asked, resting my hand on his shoulder.
Meanwhile, back at the table, Thomas continued his attempt to provoke Henry.
‘You should keep your distance from Sophia,” Thomas pressed, leaning forward. “She deserves someone who will put her first–not treat her as a consolation prize.”
Henry calmly sipped his water, seemingly unbothered by Thomas’s provocations.
“Like I said, Henry replied evenly, “I can’t let go of Sophia. Is that a problem?
Thomas was visibly thrown off by Henry’s candid admission.
In his mind, Henry was supposed to be too proud, too arrogant to ever admit vulnerability. Yet here he was, openly acknowledging his feelings for his ex–wife.
“It doesn’t matter if you can’t let go, Thomas stammered, recovering his composure. “If Sophia had any feelings left for you, she wouldn’t have divorced you in the first place!”
Henry merely raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable.
Thomas, growing increasingly desperate to regain the upper hand, suddenly played what he thought was his trump card.
“What about that night six years ago?” he demanded, lowering his voice. “You and Isabella at the Palace Grand Hotel? Remember that?”
Henry’s composure faltered for a split second, a barely perceptible crack in his perfect expression.
“You were so… excited that night that your heart couldn’t handle it,” Thomas continued, a twisted satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. “They had to rush you to the emergency room. Do you remember that, Henry?”
He leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a venomous whisper: “You’re dirty, Henry. You slept with Isabella. What do you think Sophia would say if she knew?*
Thomas’s face twisted with malicious glee.
“If I tell Sophia about you and Isabella sleeping together, do you think she’d still want a man who’s been tainted by another woman?”
The sudden mention of this long–buried incident genuinely shocked Henry.
That night six years ago remained largely a blank in his memory.
He only recalled fragments–a desperate physical need, a woman’s body, then waking up in a hospital where he remained for a month.
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When Isabella had mentioned it years later, he’d only had the haziest recollection of events. The details were lost to him completely.
Henry studied Thomas carefully, his interest piqued, ‘You were there that night?”
Thomas, seeing Henry’s apparent interest in his bait, couldn’t help but smile triumphantly. ‘Wouldn’t you like to know?‘ he taunted. “Here’s the deal: stay away from Sophia, and I’ll keep this little secret to myself. If you keep pursuing her, I’ll make sure she learns exactly what kind of man you really are.”
Rather than looking concerned, Henry’s smile only grew wider–colder, more dangerous. There was something lethal in his eyes now.
“Thomas,” he said softly, “don’t you think you’re overestimating your importance?”
Henry had never been one to respond submissively to threats.
His contempt for Thomas was written plainly across his face.
First of all, whatever happened occurred before Sophia and I were married,” he continued, his voice dangerously calm. “More importantly, your disgusting attempt at blackmail would only make Sophia despise you. Let me give you some friendly advice: Sophia absolutely loathes people who spread gossip behind others‘ backs.”
Thomas hadn’t expected this reaction.
He’d been convinced that Henry would be terrified of losing any chance with Sophia.
“Don’t pretend you’re not worried, Thomas insisted, his confidence wavering. “I know you’re just acting calm. Deep down, you’re terrified she’ll reject you once she knows.”
Six years ago, Thomas had personally witnessed Isabella entering the hotel, followed shortly by Henry.
Adults entering a hotel together could only mean one thing. They were obviously there to satisfy their physical desires.
He’d been certain this information would be his leverage, forcing Henry to back off. But Henry’s reaction was completely unexpected.
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