hapter 6 When I returned home , Andrew was too busy to spend time with me , so my sister - in - law , Sophia , took me traveling instead . We wandered around , shopping and sightseeing , and slowly my heart began to settle . If Lewis hadn't shown up at my family's house , I might have almost forgotten him altogether . From the upstairs window , I saw him standing at the door with gifts in his hands . A dull ache still flickered in my chest . Sophia noticed and explained gently , " Since your brother cut off Lewis's suppliers , that woman Victoria has been coming around , trying to negotiate discounts and profits . But she knows her place . She never comes to the house , only tries to stop him at the office , and your brother rarely agrees to see her . Now it looks like Lewis's company is in trouble , so he's here himself . Do you want me to let him in ? " She must have seen something in my expression , which was why she asked . I shook my head . " No. My brother isn't rash . If Lewis could offer him something greater than anyone else , then maybe he would consider it . Otherwise , why would he bother ? " Sophia nodded and added softly , " Your brother only worries you haven't let go yet . " " There's nothing to let go of . Since the divorce papers were signed , Lewis hasn't called me once . That says everything . If I'm not in his heart , why should I keep him in mine ? Don't worry , Sophia . I'm fine . Whatever Andrew decides to do , it's his choice . " She smiled faintly and sent Lewis away . But the next day , Lewis came again . This time , he brought different gifts . He was thoughtful , attentive to details , the kind of gestures that made him appear warm and dependable . For a whole week , he came every single day . When he couldn't see my brother , he waited at the door . Sometimes he stayed there from morning until night . Chapter 6 5.94 % Honestly ... if he had been there to ask me for another chance , I might not have had the heart to turn him away . But he was only there for business . In the end , Sophia called Andrew and asked him to deal with it , not wanting me to keep running into Lewis and feeling miserable . Andrew handled it well . He didn't expose our family connection , but instead sent someone to Lewis's company with a clear message : his company was no longer the best option , and here were the reasons why . Lewis accepted it without protest . After that , he stopped showing up at our door . But fate had its way of throwing people together . At Andrew's company's product launch , countless business elites were invited . I had nothing better to do , so I tagged along . Sophia suggested I dress up , but I didn't want the trouble . I wore simple casual clothes , planning to eat and leave . Halfway through my meal , someone shoved me from behind . The soda in my hand spilled all over a well - dressed lady . I quickly apologized . Before she could respond , a familiar voice chimed in . " Mrs. Smith , that dress must be expensive . I suppose it'll cost quite a lot to replace , won't it ? " The voice was all too familiar . I turned and saw Victoria in a striking red dress . It had been a while since I last saw her , and she was even more annoying than before . " I'm so sorry , Mrs. Smith , " I said quickly . " How much was the dress ? I'll pay for it . " Mrs. Smith was blotting at the stain , about to reply , when Victoria cut her off with a sneer . " This is a limited - edition haute couture dress . It cost well over a hundred thousand . Do you really think you can afford that ? " Chapter 6 5.94 % Mrs. Smith frowned , then pulled me behind her protectively . " Victoria , I'm not blind . You pushed her , which is why her drink spilled on me . I never said Emily should pay . Why are you butting in ? " Her voice was sharp , and people nearby turned to watch . Victoria froze , not expecting to trap herself so easily . I stood to the side , lips curling into a cold smile . She thought I was just a powerless little girl . But Mrs. Smith was Sophia's close friend - she had seen me countless times since I was young . Even if it weren't for my brother and sister - in - law , Mrs. Smith would never take Victoria's side . Victoria swallowed and forced a smile . " I was just greeting her , I didn't push ... " Mrs. Smith let out a short , cold laugh . " I know what I felt . Don't worry , I'm not asking you to pay for this dress . I also know you're sticking to a man with no official status , and his company's on the brink of collapse - you must be short on money . " Victoria bit her lip , her eyes glistening red as Mrs. Smith's words cut deep .