Chapter 6
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The studio lights suddenly blazed on, and Aurora opened her eyes in the blinding brightness |
She found herself lying in a completely darkened room, her clothes stripped away…]
Icy terror swept through her entire body.]
She curled up in panic, thin arms wrapped around her chest, but the feeble covering was useless. The weakness throughout her body prevented her from standing.
“Mrs. Hart, you’re truly beautiful, especially captured through my lens.”
Malicious laughter came from behind the camera, its black lens aimed directly at Aurora like a predatory beast.
You sick pervert! I’m calling the police! This is criminal she cried desperately.]
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“Oh? Are you going to report me? Or your husband?” The man laughed coldly. “This estate is my territory. I’m merely asking you to model for art’s sake. I promised Grayson I’d only take photos, nothing more. Though if you have other requests, I…
“Get away from me!” In that moment, Aurora could no longer hold back her tears. She felt like a piece of meat being carved up, lying naked on that soft–box..
But the man showed no intention of stopping: “Perfect! You look even more enchanting when you cry.”
The camera flashes cut like knives, slicing into Aurora’s heart one by one. After what seemed like eternity, the photography lights finally switched off
Aurora barely remembered how she managed to put her clothes hack on or crawl out of that room.
She moved like a broken marionette, her footsteps heavy with humiliation
“Mrs. Hart, I’ve photographed thousands of women, but you’re the first one personally delivered by your own husband” Taunting laughter followed from behind
Aurora’s fingers turned white as she gripped the doorknob. She knew this wasn’t the time to confront him.]
Her self–macking voice was filled with resolve. “Tm divorced. He’s not my husband
anymore.”
Belund her, the door finally closed.
Aurora began shaking uncontrollably. She hugged herself, trying to create some semblance of warmth
At that moment, the party downstairs was ending. As she walked numbly out of the hall, a sudden “BOOM” echoed
The next second, a spectacular fireworks display erupted above the estate.
Brillian sparks arranged into clear letters in the sky: “Happy Birthday, Evelyn”
So this was Grayson’s surprise. After midnight, it was Evelyn’s birthday…
The garden below. Grayson stood beneath the fireworks, his eyes filled with deep affection: “Happy birthday, Evelyn. Whether it’s a gown or a ring. whatever you want, I’ll find a way.“]]
With that, he opened a jewelry box before Evelyn, revealing the jade ring he had exchanged for Aurora’s dignity-
The crowd went wild: “Kiss Kiss
Before Grayson could react, Evelyn had already stood on tiptoe and kissed him..
In that moment, Aurora felt a wave of nausea. She crouched down and vomited until tears streamed down her face, until nothing remained in her heart but disgust.
When she finally stood, light rain had begun to fall. In the distance, Grayson was leading Evelyn to their car.
Soon, the headlights of the Rolls–Royce cut through the rain as they drove away from the estate!
On her phone, Aurora received just two text messages:
[Rary. I had to leave with Evelyn. I’ve sent a car for you.
(I know you’re upset, but just endure this last month, and I’ll make it up to you properly.
Aurora calmly deleted both messages. Without waiting for her ride, she walked alone into the rain.