Chapter 1262


    Chapter: 1262


    “That’s even better. The Last thing | need is more women pining for me.”


    Was he implying her?


    Selina felt insulted.


    “Brian, what if | implore you on Eleanor’s behalf?”


    Brian insisted, “I''ve told you, Eleanor defied the Law. Her fate should be in the hands of justice, not mine.”


    Atush of emotions surged in Selina‘s chest as Brian made for the elevator, Leaving her behind. Unable to suppress her


    desperation, she yelled after him, “And if it were Rosalynn begging you for help today?


    Would you still be so unbending, so dismissive?”


    Ashadow crossed Brian’s face as he answered her final plea. “Selina, don’t overestimate your position in my life. You’re not


    Rosalynn. Stop juxtaposing yourself with her.”


    As the elevator doors began to close, Selina’s reflection on the metallic surface mirrored her destion and defiance.


    His words echoed in her mind, stinging like fresh wounds


    How dare he say such things!


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    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 man’s voice, soothing and kind, filled the silence around her. “Don’t be


    sad.”


    Surprised, Selina nced at the man who offered her the tissue.


    Recognition dawned on her face as she managed to murmur, “Aldrich.”


    Aldrich returned her look, his dark eyes steady on hers. “It''s been a while, Selina.”


    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, it’s been ages. What brings you here, Aldrich?”


    “Just meeting a client,” Aldrich answered casually.


    Selina offered a courteous smile. “Good Luck with that. Until next time.”


    Turning to leave, she was stopped by Aldrich, who grasped her hand and swiftly Led her into a nearby side passage.