Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 21

The man's face was cold as ice—almost frightening—as he seized Giselle's hand and led her out of the hospital room.

As they left, Giselle twisted around to glance back at Cynthia, her eyes brimming with open challenge.

Night fell.

The hospital room, now empty except for Cynthia, was utterly still. She gazed out at the hazy moonlight, her mind adrift.

That's when Juliet called.

"Are you feeling any better?"

Cynthia paused, surprised. She hadn't told her sister about being hospitalized. It must have been Dominic who tipped her off. Cynthia's grip on her phone tightened.

"It doesn't hurt as much now," she replied.

But the shame stung more than any injury.

Juliet let out a quiet "Mm," her tone as cool and restrained as ever, betraying no emotion.

"I heard from Jocelyn that you plan to sell your shares in VistaSphere Group soon. Dominic's opened a branch in Cloudcrest City, and he's interested in acquiring VistaSphere as a springboard for his new office."

A springboard. That meant VistaSphere would eventually be swallowed up by Holloway Enterprises' new branch—erased, gone.

Cynthia had devoted seven years of her life to VistaSphere. The thought of letting it go gave her pause.

Juliet didn't push. She simply added, "Dominic will be in Cloudcrest City for the next two weeks. If you make up your mind, contact him directly. He's always generous—don't be afraid to raise your asking price."

With that, Juliet hung up. She didn't linger for further conversation.

Cynthia sat in silence, phone in hand.

Benedict, who hadn't reached out all afternoon, finally messaged her.

[Working late at the office.]

The same man who used to panic over the slightest scratch on her hand now sent nothing but a cold, sterile text—no warmth, no concern.

Cynthia stared at the screen, then set the phone aside without replying.

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