Chapter 2 The muffled groans of the man and the womans prolonged moans penetrated the silence , while Aurelia stood outside like a hollow shell , so numb she couldnt even feel the tears streaming down her face . The sounds of intimacy persisted throughout the night . At dawn , Nolan finally opened the door and fixed her with an icy stare . Clean this room . She surveyed the battlefield littered with discarded condoms , her heart constricting painfully , but she remained silent , merely nodding in acquiescence . Evangeline emerged from the bathroom bearing visible evidence of the nights passion across her skin . Noticing the scene , she hesitated momentarily before taking Nolans arm and pleading , Nolan , its ancient history now . Just let Aurelia go . Nolans lips curled into a smile that never warmed his eyes . She wants money . I pay her to work for me . Its a straightforward transaction how is that not letting her go ? He then turned and embraced Evangeline , his tone softening noticeably . Dont worry . Before our wedding , Ill ensure she vanishes completely . In the days that followed , wherever Nolan and Evangeline went , Aurelia was forced to accompany them . When drinks were offered , he made her consume them in his place until she was disoriented , repeatedly vomiting in the restroom , yet he refused to let her stop . During meals, he commanded her to serve Evangeline as though she were household staff peeling prawns , deboning fish , wiping Evangelines hands , even escorting her to the ladies room . Meanwhile , he lavished affection on Evangeline in full view of everyone present . After each social engagement , he would impassively extract a stack of bills from the car and hurl them forcefully at Aurelia . Your compensation for today . In the face of such deliberate humiliation , she never betrayed any reaction . She would wordlessly bend down to collect the sullied money , carefully tucking it into her handbag . Indeed , she needed the funds . Once she had accumulated enough , she could disappear entirely from his 06:50 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touche 0.79 % world The sky hurtel would leave no trace behind not a fragment of bone , not a scrap of flesh . It would be as if Aurella Thorne had never existed in this world at all . For Evangelines birthday , Nolan orchestrated an extravagant celebration is devotion to Evangeline was evident to even casual observers . Every decorative element had been selected according to Evangelines preferences , Word had spread that the roses alone one million blooms adorning the entire venue had cost a small fortune . The gown Evangeline wore that evening had been designed by Nolans mother herself , intended for her future daughter in law . They made their entrance arm in arm , immediately commanding the attention of every guest . Nolan remained as strikingly handsome and distinguished as ever , though the woman at his side was no longer Aurelia , She couldnt help but recall their own engagement ceremony . It had been equally magnificent and grand . Their friends and family had witnessed his profound love for her as they walked hand in hand happly. He had placed his ancestral ring upon her finger , declaring that wearing his ring meant she was his , from that moment forward , and they would never be separated . The sound of hushed conversations interrupted her reminiscence . What could have possibly been going through Aurelia Thornes mind ? She and Nolan were childhood sweethearts , and he cherished her beyond measure , treating her like the most precious thing on earth . Yet she deliberately killed his mother with her car . I know ! Everyone in the city witnessed how deeply Nolan loved her . Its incomprehensible what drove her to such an act . If not for that tragedy , theyd likely have a child by now . Its pointless to talk about it . How could anyone understand the mindset of such a venomous woman ? Her current circumstances are nothing less than she deserves . Absolutely . A woman like that deserves whatever punishment she gets ! Aurelia absorbed the malicious remarks surrounding her without the slightest change in expression . As they wished , she would soon be dead . 06:50 Eternal Pledge , Where Mountains Touc 0.9 % Chapter 2 After the celebration concluded , Nolan lingered to bid farewell to the guests while Aurelia and Evangeline waited by the lakeside near the entrance . This marked their first moment alone together since Aurelias release . Following a protracted silence , Evangeline finally spoke . Aurelia , theres something you should know . Ive always been deeply in love with Nolan . My feelings for him began even before you two became involved . Back then , when your relationship blossomed , I resigned myself to losing him and prepared to wish you both well . But why did you betray him so cruelly ? Can you even comprehend how profoundly Nolan has suffered these past years ? Ive worked tirelessly to restore his peace of mind so why must you reappear now , disturbing the equilibrium weve established ? Aurelia regarded the woman before her , stunned by the revelation that her closest friend had harbored secret feelings for her fiancé throughout those years . Yet she hadnt reappeared in their lives with any intention of causing disruption . A person bearing the guilt of killing his mother a dying person , no less was in no position to fight for anything . Evangeline , Ill be gone soon enough . Evangeline assessed her coldly , the gleam in her eyes clearly betraying her disbelief . Without warning , she removed the ring from her finger and hurled it forcefully into the lakes depths . Aurelia , you just threw my ring into the water . You should retrieve it for me , shouldnt you ? 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