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Jasmine let out a weary sigh, fully aware of the truth in Aiden's words, as guilt washed over her.

"You chose to follow your father's instructions and obey the so-called Queen Grace. You executed every task as she commanded. She wanted you to make Giovanni fall in love with you, and you did. Why? To save your father's life and protect his business. But now, Giovanni has become so cracky about you and unpredictable. It's not my fault. I saw this coming from the beginning," Aiden expressed, his teeth gritted in frustration.

Aiden's tone softened as he continued, his vulnerability revealing itself, "To be honest, I should be consumed by anger. I am angry, but I can't bring myself to express it fully. I can't bear the thought of witnessing my mate marrying someone else, watching him intimately involved with another person. I despise it, but what can I do when this is what you, my mate, seem to desire?"

As Aiden spoke, a wave of remorse swept over Jasmine, realizing the consequences of her