“Roy, I thought you were better than this.


    I was wrong!” she eximed.


    “Keep your distance, or I’ll defend myself every time youe near!”


    She stormed off, leaving Roy rubbing his reddened cheek.


    He pulled out his phone, which disyed an active call.N?velDrama.Org content.


    Putting it to his ear, he spoke.


    “Did you catch that? I followed your instructions.


    Valeria now thinks the worst of me.


    I doubt she’ll ever want anything to do with me again.


    ”


    The person on the other snorted dismissively.


    “Remember, keep your distance from her from now on!”


    “Absolutely, without a doubt! And what about those photos you got…”


    “As long as you keep your promise to steer clear of her, your secret will remain safe.


    ”


    Upon hearing this, Roy let out a sigh of relief.


    “Don’t worry, I’ll steer clear of her from now on.


    ”


    The caller said nothing more and abruptly ended the call.


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    Roy stared at the phone screen, mopped the sweat off his forehead, and felt an urge to smack himself.


    Why had he ever crossed paths with Valeria?


    Her ex-husband, the hacker, was a nightmare!


    He had exploited his dirty secret to manipte him into saying those deliberate words that repulsed Valeria!


    It was a cruel strategy indeed!


    Reflecting on Valeria storming off in anger, he clicked his tongue in frustration.


    He suspected that Valeria might struggle to find another partner in the future.


    Her ex was certainly going to meddle in her rtionships!


    Meanwhile, Rosalynn had been rushed to a hospital by Edwin.


    As he looked at her ashen face, Edwin’s eyes filled with deep concern.


    Rosalynn had gone above and beyond to secure the partnership for thepany.


    Although they secured the project, he was concerned about her well- being.


    “Rosalynn.


    ”


    Lyndon, who had arrived at the hospital early, noticed her ashenplexion and quickly came to her aid.


    “Are you alright?” he asked gently.


    “I’m fine, just need some rest for the baby’s sake,” Rosalynn replied, managing a weak smile.


    The baby, a symbol of her love with Brian, was her top priority.


    She knew she couldn’t take any risks that might endanger the baby, especially since Brian had stressed the importance of her looking after herself and their unborn child.