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You're the one who publicly acknowledged Freya as your fiancée that night ! " From now on , we're even . Now stay out of my life , for good . " When Millie heard Callum call himself her fiancé , it wasn't that she felt nothing . She felt it all too clearly . It was like an ice - cold blade that he personally gripped and stabbed deep into her heart . More than sadness , this stab brought fury and indignation ! After speaking . Millie didn't spare Callum another glance . She pulled Shannon along and headed straight for the private room . The executives behind them immediately followed . Their retreating figures were resolute without a trace of lingering attachment . 1/4 Ο Chapter 18 The Slap Heard Around Callum covered his stinging check , his entire body frozen . Millie had actually hit him ? How dare she ! 30 Free Coins Freya quickly stepped forward , carefully trying to touch his face . Her voice was full of concern . " Callum , are you okay ? It must really hurt . How could Millie do this to you ? " Nancy , Emma , and the others were also stunned . " Millie has really lost her mind - how dare she treat you like that ! " Callum , you have to put Millie in her place and show her who's right . Why don't you send her to jail too and let her get a taste of that ! " " Right , that kind of woman deserves it ! " Callum's gaze swept over them coldly , his voice icy . " Shut up ! When did my business with Millic become any of your concern ? " Nancy and Emma were so frightened by Callum's sharp glare and didn't dare to say another word . Freya smoothed things over . " Nancy and Emma , why don't you go to the private room and order something ? " Nancy and Emma immediately left when they heard this . Once they were gone , Freya said softly , " Callum , don't mind them . They're just worried and got carried away . " Callum's emotions were complicated and painful . He'd lost his appetite completely and said curtly , " You guys eat . " With that , he left . " Wait , Callum ! Callum ! " Freya watched his retreating figure . It seemed Callum still cared about that bitch Millie ! 2/4 零 區 Chapter 18 The Slap Heard Around But so what ? Freya slowly curved her lips . A cold gleam of determination flashed in her eyes . +20 Free Coins Millie was impulsive and hot - tempered , acting without any sense of restraint . Now she had personally shattered Callum's last bit of tolerance . Once this crack appeared , it would be impossible to heal . With her gentle approach , she would eventually win Callum over . After Millie and her team members finished lunch , she made a decision . She let Shannon organize the planned karaoke session in her place . Some members had witnessed the argument with Callum at the restaurant . During the meal , their concerned yet hesitant looks made her feel uncomfortable . Millie didn't want to air her dirty laundry in front of everyone . Besides , she was the CEO of Luminaris Design Institute . She didn't want personal issues . affecting her work . Shannon understood Millie well . Instead of offering comforting words right now , it was better to give her some private space . Since Millie couldn't drive due to her leg injury , she hailed a taxi . She rode aimlessly around the city . The summer sunlight outside fell on the car , but she felt no warmth . After an hour of circling , the driver finally couldn't help himself . He asked for her destination . Millie thought for a moment before naming a place . Two hours later , the taxi stopped at the Lost Foundling Orphanage . The Lost Foundling Orphanage sat by the ocean . Its white walls were worn and mottled by years of ocean winds . Salt spray had weathered them over time . It looked like a faded old photograph . The air was always filled with an inescapable briny dampness . It carried a slightly bitter coolness when it entered your nostrils . 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