Chapter 8

"Got it?" I snapped at Linda, while secretly watching Brad's reaction.

He didn't let go of my hand. Instead, he looked quite pleased.

As expected, Brad's acting was better than mine. No wonder he's destined for greatness.

Feeling more confident, I continued my act, "Brad's loaded, gorgeous, successful, and treats his girlfriend like a queen. If you couldn't appreciate a catch like that, then we've got nothing to discuss."

"Our values are worlds apart."

"It's too late to come crawling back now!"

I unleashed my verbal assault.

When I paused, I saw tears welling up in Linda's eyes. "Brad? Is she telling the truth?"

"Is it... really over?"

She looked so pitiful.

Crap, I might have gone overboard.

My heart skipped a beat.

I prayed Brad wouldn't cave.

Thankfully, he stood his ground. After being ghosted by his girlfriend, he needed to play hard to get.

Otherwise, where would his authority in the relationship be?

Brad said in a deep voice, "Yes."

Then, holding my hand, he stro