him . I glanced at the screen , but didn't linger . " You're right . I loved you for many years , " I said calmly . " But the day you told me you loved Claire , I stopped loving you . " A flicker of hope sparked in Lucas's eyes . " So it's because of Claire ... I get it now ! " 77 2 " He gently placed the bouquet at my feet and left in big strides . 7 A few days later , the Monroe family went bankrupt . Claire's father had gotten rich from the lottery and had no real business sense . Their company had been bleeding money for years . On top of that , Claire had been spending like crazy , so most of the lottery winnings were already gone . At first , I thought Lucas had just stolen some of their business . It wasn't until Claire came to me , on her knees , that I realized it was much more serious . " Miss Meyer , I was wrong ! I never should've tried to steal your man ! " she cried . " Please , save my parents . Lucas has gone insane ! He reported my dad for tax evasion . My dad would go to prison for that ! " I pulled my hand out of her grasp . " If Lucas reported him , then you should talk to him . There's nothing I can do , " I know he only did it for you ! Please , just say a few words to him . He loves you - he'll listen to you ! " " Oh ? But I thought Mr. Whitmore's true love was you , Miss Monroe ? " Claire's face went pale . She trembled where she knelt . " Miss Meyer , I swear I've learned my lesson . I'll disappear forever , I promise . Just ask Lucas to leave my father alone ... " I stood up , finding it all so absurd . Chapter 8 +25 BONUS " Miss Monroe , instead of begging us to let you go , maybe you and Lucas should finally let me go . " " I'm engaged now . I have a new life ahead of me . The two of you coming back again and again is only disturbing my peace . " Claire grabbed the hem of my pants , nearly sobbing . " Miss Meyer , please ... " Before she could finish , Lucas stormed in and yanked her away . I'd never seen him so angry . " What the hell are you doing here ? Who gave you the right to bother Destiny ? " Claire bit her lip . " Lucas , what do I have to do for you to let my father go ? " " You made me lose Destiny . That's your punishment . " He shoved her aside and turned back to me , face full of sorrow . " I made her leave . I did it for you . Destiny , can you forgive me ? " Liam , who had been silently sitting nearby , finally lost his patience . He raised his hand and called for security . " Mr. Whitmore , since you kicked Miss Monroe out , I think it's only fair I kick you out too . " Lucas struggled . " Liam , this is Destiny's house ! Who do you think you are ? " I yawned , feeling a little tired , and leaned against Liam's shoulder . He smelled faintly of sandalwood . I inhaled deeply , feeling sleepier by the second . " She's my fiancée , " Liam said . " We're getting our marriage license tomorrow , and the wedding's next month . " Then he picked me up in his arms and carried me upstairs . Behind us , Lucas slammed into the door with a loud thud . One of the bodyguards cursed under his breath , then added , " Mr. Morgan , he passed out . " Lucas was taken to the hospital . He needed eight stitches on his forehead . When he woke up , he had a concussion and was throwing up from the dizziness .