Share

Chapter 2

Author: Jasmine Flower
A few days later, I got a call from Zach. “Are you still on your business trip?

“Hurry back. Sienna just returned to the country and wants to get together with everyone. She specifically asked to see you.”

I frowned. “I’m still busy here. You guys can meet up without me.”

He sounded annoyed. “Can’t you put your work on hold?

“Sienna invited you, and you’re going to ignore it?

“Listen. Whether you want to come or not, you have to. If not, you can forget about the land in East District!”

I hesitated. I had worked hard on the building plans for that land, and they were halfway done. If Zach got upset, all my work would be wasted.

Fine, I would go. Our relationship was about to end, so I should take this opportunity to say goodbye.

I went to the hotel according to the address he sent me. The private room was already full of people. They were mostly Zach’s friends.

Zach and Sienna were sitting together in the middle. They purposely dressed in matching outfits, which made them look like a couple.

When Sienna saw me, she immediately stood up. “Yulia, you’re here.

“We’ve been waiting for you. Oh, did I take your seat? Sorry, I’ll move.”

Zach’s expression turned cold, and he stopped her. “Don’t move. It’s her fault for being late. She can sit in the back.”

“Sorry, Yulia.” Sienna sat on Zach’s lap with a troubled look. “Since Zach said so…”

I shrugged and pulled out a nearby chair. “It’s fine. I don’t mind.”

I was not going to care about what they did anymore.

Later, I went to the bathroom. When I returned, I overheard Zach’s friends talking.

“I think Sienna and Zach are the perfect couple. You’ve been together since childhood and have a strong bond.”

“Yeah, exactly. What’s so special about Yulia? She’s no match for Sienna.”

“Now that Sienna’s back, why don’t you two get back together?”

“Enough with that. Sienna is going to be a pianist.” Zach did not deny it and looked at Sienna with loving eyes.

How could I have fallen for a guy like him?

When I walked in, Zach’s friends were loudly praising him.

“I heard Zach bought a 200 million-dollar piano for Sienna’s concert. How generous!”

“Wow, such support! This must be true love!”

Zach looked down on me. His friends followed his example. They did not restrain themselves even when I was present.

“What do you mean by ‘support’? Sienna has the talent. She deserves it,” Zach said casually.

I looked down and smiled. Zach seemed to suggest that he and Sienna were indeed “true lovers.”

He then looked at me and added, “By the way, I’ve invested in the Jenkins family’s land too.

“Yulia, don’t worry. I’ll sign the contract when I get back.”

“Oh, I’ve heard about that,” someone quickly added, “But I heard you only invested 50 million.”

“Tsk, that’s just a quarter of the price of the piano!”

The room filled with quiet laughter. They were making fun of how little I had.

I could not help but laugh too.

What was I thinking before? Why did I waste time with someone like Zach?

Then, a woman pointed at the tiara on Sienna’s head and said, “Wow, Sienna, that tiara is gorgeous!”

She blushed and looked at Zach. “It’s from Zach. He gave it to me to wish me success for my concert.”

I immediately recognized it. It was the one I was supposed to wear at my engagement ceremony.

Related chapters

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 3

    “Tsk, as expected from you, Zach. Always so generous.” I chuckled. “This was made from a sapphire that his parents bought at an auction ten years ago. It cost a fortune.“It was supposed to be for their daughter-in-law. It looks like Zach really likes you, Sienna.”The room instantly went silent. After all, I was still Zach’s future fiancee.Sienna quickly reacted. Tears filled her eyes, and she tried to take the tiara off. “Sorry, Yulia. I know I don’t deserve something so expensive. I’ll give it back to you.”She yanked it off and pulled some hair with it. A couple of tears dropped.Zach was irritated and grabbed her hand. “When I give something, I don’t take it back. I gave it to you, so keep it.“I want to see who dares to say otherwise!”He turned to me with annoyance. “Yulia, why do you have to be so petty?“Acting like my wife before we’re even married? Do you have no respect for me?”I sneered and stood up. “I was just saying it casually. I never said it had to be mine

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 4

    Everyone immediately turned to look at us. Joel stood next to me. His tall 6’3” frame gave him an intimidating presence.“Is everything okay?” he asked while softly pulling me into his arms. “He didn’t hurt you, did he?”“No.” I shook my head.Joel kept me behind him and turned to face Zach. He coldly said, “Mr. Jefferson, what dress my fiancee wears is between us.“You’re just an outsider. It’s not your business.”“I’m an outsider?” Zach’s face immediately darkened as he stepped closer. “Yulia, what does he mean by that?”Joel’s expression as he stepped in front of Zach.He usually had a cold demeanor and was a successful businessman. People in Central City usually respected him.His visage made everyone else too nervous to say anything.But Zach was unfazed. He followed me closely and asked, “Yulia, are you playing some kind of game again?“You sure have got some guts to have another man play an act with you. Stop right there!”I ignored him and went straight to Joel’s car

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 5

    Even though Joel was young, he was already the backbone of the Howard family. Just one word from him and half of Central City would be shaken. His engagement ceremony, naturally, was over-the-top grand.The venue was the largest hotel in Central City, and he even hired a team to livestream the entire event.My parents had no objections. They were just thrilled to see me getting married.I knew they had never liked Zach, but they stayed quiet because I was so into him.Since we broke up, they had nothing holding them back.My mom smiled and said, “Remember when you were little? You used to follow Joel around and call his name nonstop.“But when you hit your teens, you somehow got hooked on Zach. Back then, your dad and I warned you he wasn’t a good match, but you wouldn’t listen.“Well, it’s all worked out now. You’ve finally come to your senses. Joel is such a good guy. You better treat him well.”Thinking about all the dumb things I had done for Zach made my face burn with emb

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 6

    Zach barged into the engagement ceremony just as Joel and I were exchanging rings.He angrily stormed over and grabbed my hand tightly. “Yulia, stop this. Come back with me.”Joel frowned and pushed Zach away. “Mr. Jefferson, I don’t remember inviting you.“If you’re here to make trouble, don’t blame me for being rude.”Zach’s parents were just as shocked. They did not want to cause a scene in front of everyone, so they quickly tried to drag him away.“What are you doing?! There are so many people here! Are you trying to ruin this event?”But Zach ignored them. He still held onto me and tried to pull me away.“This engagement doesn’t count. I don’t agree with it!“She’s my girlfriend! We haven’t broken up. How can Joel be the one getting engaged to her?“Yulia, come back with me before I get angry!”Sienna, standing nearby, spoke up with a fake, innocent tone, “Yeah, Zach never said he was canceling the engagement.“He’s just been busy, and things got postponed. But I didn’t

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 7

    I did not care about that. “If you hadn’t kept giving her chances, would she have the nerve to come in front of me and disgust me?“You just enjoy having women around you. Honestly, you’re the disgusting one!”Sienna cried, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have been around you and Zach. I’ll leave now.”I frowned in annoyance. “If you’re going to leave, just go. Nobody cares where you go.“The Lynch family is finished with you. You’ve ruined their reputation.“You’d better hold on to Zach. This is your last chance.”She ran off in embarrassment.Zach still wanted to stop me from getting engaged, so Joel had someone give him a good beating before throwing him out.After the engagement ceremony, my friends came to congratulate me. They could not wait to tell me what had happened.“Yulia, do you know what happened to Sienna after that day?“She’s been the joke of the circle. She tried to hide at the Lynch family’s place to escape the gossip, but they were so embarrassed by her that they

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 8

    Tears streamed down Sienna’s face as she angrily looked at me. “It’s all your fault, Yulia! If it weren’t for you, Zach wouldn’t have left me. Why are you trying to take him from me? Why?”I was speechless. “Seriously? Who would want him? You’re the only one who would even consider someone like Zach. Please, just leave my life with him.”Suddenly, Zach appeared.He must have heard about the fuss and came running.“Yulia!” He tried to get close to me. “Please listen to me! I’m not with this woman anymore!”Sienna, in tears, yelled, “Zach, why are you doing this? I’m carrying your child! Are you going to abandon your own baby?”Everyone was stunned. I sneered and asked, “Didn’t you say nothing happened? So how is she suddenly pregnant?”But Zach refused to admit it. “She’s lying! I don’t like her!“Yulia, I’ve always loved you. I know I messed up before. Can we start over? I’ll do better this time. Please forgive me.”I did not even look at him. “Zach, you need to move on.”I t

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 1

    “Are you serious?” The man beside me looked at me. “After all, you two have been together for many years.”I raised an eyebrow. “He had three chances to hold the engagement party with me, but he never valued them. Maybe he doesn’t love me that much.“Since he doesn’t love me, why should I keep holding on to him? I should let him be with the love of his life and move on with mine.”Joel Howard quickly stood up and reached out to me. “Then it’s settled. I’ll take care of the details of the engagement. You don’t have to worry about it.“I promise that no engagement ceremony in Central City will be more extravagant than this one.”I looked at him. He wore a custom suit that flattered his tall figure. He was good-looking and was the dream lover of every woman in my circle.What mattered most was his sincere and determined gaze when he looked at me. It was something Zach Jefferson had never shown.“Okay.” I smiled as I took his hand.Back at the villa, I packed up everything in my ro

Latest chapter

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 8

    Tears streamed down Sienna’s face as she angrily looked at me. “It’s all your fault, Yulia! If it weren’t for you, Zach wouldn’t have left me. Why are you trying to take him from me? Why?”I was speechless. “Seriously? Who would want him? You’re the only one who would even consider someone like Zach. Please, just leave my life with him.”Suddenly, Zach appeared.He must have heard about the fuss and came running.“Yulia!” He tried to get close to me. “Please listen to me! I’m not with this woman anymore!”Sienna, in tears, yelled, “Zach, why are you doing this? I’m carrying your child! Are you going to abandon your own baby?”Everyone was stunned. I sneered and asked, “Didn’t you say nothing happened? So how is she suddenly pregnant?”But Zach refused to admit it. “She’s lying! I don’t like her!“Yulia, I’ve always loved you. I know I messed up before. Can we start over? I’ll do better this time. Please forgive me.”I did not even look at him. “Zach, you need to move on.”I t

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 7

    I did not care about that. “If you hadn’t kept giving her chances, would she have the nerve to come in front of me and disgust me?“You just enjoy having women around you. Honestly, you’re the disgusting one!”Sienna cried, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have been around you and Zach. I’ll leave now.”I frowned in annoyance. “If you’re going to leave, just go. Nobody cares where you go.“The Lynch family is finished with you. You’ve ruined their reputation.“You’d better hold on to Zach. This is your last chance.”She ran off in embarrassment.Zach still wanted to stop me from getting engaged, so Joel had someone give him a good beating before throwing him out.After the engagement ceremony, my friends came to congratulate me. They could not wait to tell me what had happened.“Yulia, do you know what happened to Sienna after that day?“She’s been the joke of the circle. She tried to hide at the Lynch family’s place to escape the gossip, but they were so embarrassed by her that they

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 6

    Zach barged into the engagement ceremony just as Joel and I were exchanging rings.He angrily stormed over and grabbed my hand tightly. “Yulia, stop this. Come back with me.”Joel frowned and pushed Zach away. “Mr. Jefferson, I don’t remember inviting you.“If you’re here to make trouble, don’t blame me for being rude.”Zach’s parents were just as shocked. They did not want to cause a scene in front of everyone, so they quickly tried to drag him away.“What are you doing?! There are so many people here! Are you trying to ruin this event?”But Zach ignored them. He still held onto me and tried to pull me away.“This engagement doesn’t count. I don’t agree with it!“She’s my girlfriend! We haven’t broken up. How can Joel be the one getting engaged to her?“Yulia, come back with me before I get angry!”Sienna, standing nearby, spoke up with a fake, innocent tone, “Yeah, Zach never said he was canceling the engagement.“He’s just been busy, and things got postponed. But I didn’t

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 5

    Even though Joel was young, he was already the backbone of the Howard family. Just one word from him and half of Central City would be shaken. His engagement ceremony, naturally, was over-the-top grand.The venue was the largest hotel in Central City, and he even hired a team to livestream the entire event.My parents had no objections. They were just thrilled to see me getting married.I knew they had never liked Zach, but they stayed quiet because I was so into him.Since we broke up, they had nothing holding them back.My mom smiled and said, “Remember when you were little? You used to follow Joel around and call his name nonstop.“But when you hit your teens, you somehow got hooked on Zach. Back then, your dad and I warned you he wasn’t a good match, but you wouldn’t listen.“Well, it’s all worked out now. You’ve finally come to your senses. Joel is such a good guy. You better treat him well.”Thinking about all the dumb things I had done for Zach made my face burn with emb

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 4

    Everyone immediately turned to look at us. Joel stood next to me. His tall 6’3” frame gave him an intimidating presence.“Is everything okay?” he asked while softly pulling me into his arms. “He didn’t hurt you, did he?”“No.” I shook my head.Joel kept me behind him and turned to face Zach. He coldly said, “Mr. Jefferson, what dress my fiancee wears is between us.“You’re just an outsider. It’s not your business.”“I’m an outsider?” Zach’s face immediately darkened as he stepped closer. “Yulia, what does he mean by that?”Joel’s expression as he stepped in front of Zach.He usually had a cold demeanor and was a successful businessman. People in Central City usually respected him.His visage made everyone else too nervous to say anything.But Zach was unfazed. He followed me closely and asked, “Yulia, are you playing some kind of game again?“You sure have got some guts to have another man play an act with you. Stop right there!”I ignored him and went straight to Joel’s car

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 3

    “Tsk, as expected from you, Zach. Always so generous.” I chuckled. “This was made from a sapphire that his parents bought at an auction ten years ago. It cost a fortune.“It was supposed to be for their daughter-in-law. It looks like Zach really likes you, Sienna.”The room instantly went silent. After all, I was still Zach’s future fiancee.Sienna quickly reacted. Tears filled her eyes, and she tried to take the tiara off. “Sorry, Yulia. I know I don’t deserve something so expensive. I’ll give it back to you.”She yanked it off and pulled some hair with it. A couple of tears dropped.Zach was irritated and grabbed her hand. “When I give something, I don’t take it back. I gave it to you, so keep it.“I want to see who dares to say otherwise!”He turned to me with annoyance. “Yulia, why do you have to be so petty?“Acting like my wife before we’re even married? Do you have no respect for me?”I sneered and stood up. “I was just saying it casually. I never said it had to be mine

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 2

    A few days later, I got a call from Zach. “Are you still on your business trip?“Hurry back. Sienna just returned to the country and wants to get together with everyone. She specifically asked to see you.”I frowned. “I’m still busy here. You guys can meet up without me.”He sounded annoyed. “Can’t you put your work on hold?“Sienna invited you, and you’re going to ignore it?“Listen. Whether you want to come or not, you have to. If not, you can forget about the land in East District!”I hesitated. I had worked hard on the building plans for that land, and they were halfway done. If Zach got upset, all my work would be wasted.Fine, I would go. Our relationship was about to end, so I should take this opportunity to say goodbye.I went to the hotel according to the address he sent me. The private room was already full of people. They were mostly Zach’s friends.Zach and Sienna were sitting together in the middle. They purposely dressed in matching outfits, which made them look

  • I Loved You Once, That's All   Chapter 1

    “Are you serious?” The man beside me looked at me. “After all, you two have been together for many years.”I raised an eyebrow. “He had three chances to hold the engagement party with me, but he never valued them. Maybe he doesn’t love me that much.“Since he doesn’t love me, why should I keep holding on to him? I should let him be with the love of his life and move on with mine.”Joel Howard quickly stood up and reached out to me. “Then it’s settled. I’ll take care of the details of the engagement. You don’t have to worry about it.“I promise that no engagement ceremony in Central City will be more extravagant than this one.”I looked at him. He wore a custom suit that flattered his tall figure. He was good-looking and was the dream lover of every woman in my circle.What mattered most was his sincere and determined gaze when he looked at me. It was something Zach Jefferson had never shown.“Okay.” I smiled as I took his hand.Back at the villa, I packed up everything in my ro

Scan code to read on App
DMCA.com Protection Status