Chapter 7

After Aidan left that day, he didn't contact Sasha again.

Sasha could more or less guess what Aidan was thinking. He was waiting for her to appease him.

In the past, she loved Aidan, so he always put him first.

She had used every skill she learned at the club to seduce a man to win Aidan over.

She had provided him with emotional support and meticulously managed everything in his life. She had truly poured all her effort into loving him, like a moth drawn to a flame.

Just as Sasha thought she would leave during the silent treatment with Aidan, she received a call from him that very night.

He asked her to meet at the club, saying there was something important to discuss.

Sasha hesitated for a long time, torn between going and not going. In the end, her emotions won over her reason.

After seven years of loving him, she wanted to say a proper goodbye.

She even thought she might ask him, just once, whether there was ever a moment in those seven years when he truly loved her.

But when she arrived at the club and pushed open the door to the private room, she found not only Aidan but also Brian and Natalie inside.

Upon seeing her, Aidan immediately called out, "Sasha, come sit next to Mr. Conley."

Sasha frowned at once. Though she was unsure of what Aidan and Natalie were up to, she still sat beside Brian out of professional duty.

As soon as she sat down, Natalie started to flatter Brian with a drink. "Let me toast to you, Mr. Conley. I'm sorry for my rude behavior the other day. Please forgive me."

Once she finished speaking, Aidan raised his own glass.

"Mr. Conley, as the saying goes, 'You should never insult your friend's wife.' Although we're friends, Natalie is my future wife. When I saw her being disrespected, I lost my temper. Please forgive me."

Brian listened to their words. His face was still a mask, but his previously rigid demeanor had clearly softened.

He clinked his glass with Aidan's and casually drank it.

Then, he coldly said, "I can forgive you, but Mr. Gallagher, don't forget what you promised me."

Aidan immediately assured him, "I won't forget, of course."

He then turned to Sasha and said, "Sasha, what are you sitting there for? Hurry up and toast to Mr. Conley."

Sasha was puzzled. She remembered calling Brian just the day before, and he had been tough and unyielding.

Yet, in just one day, his attitude had completely changed.

What had Aidan done during this time?

Before she could think it through, she felt Brian's hand firmly grip her thigh. The sticky sensation made Sasha frown.

But still, she smiled politely and stood up. "Sorry, Mr. Conley, I need to use the restroom."

Sasha had been in the PR business for years, and she had been harassed many times.

She had her own ways of handling these situations, ensuring that the other person didn't take advantage while keeping the peace.

Although it was sad that she couldn't say goodbye to Aidan, she heard his solemn vow to Natalie.

She stayed in the restroom for ten minutes before returning to the private room.

As she reached the door, preparing to enter, she overheard their conversation.

Natalie's voice came through first. "Mr. Conley, I know you've liked Ms. Barlow for a long time. But because she's always been so indifferent, you've never had your wish fulfilled.

"So, to make up for that, I've brought Sasha here for you. Don't worry. Ms. Barlow is very skilled. I'm sure you'll be satisfied tonight."

Brian, hearing Natalie's words, immediately became excited. However, he still shot a pointed look at Aidan.

"Mr. Gallagher, your future wife is really a great help. It shouldn't be a problem if I have Ms. Barlow accompany me tonight, right?"

Aidan smiled and replied, "Oh, come on, Mr. Conley. Sasha has been interested in you for a long time. Otherwise, why would she keep calling you? Don't worry. It's not just tonight. I'll make sure she's available whenever you need her."

Sasha was finally able to fully understand what total disappointment felt like.

She never expected Aidan would ask her to accompany Brian to bed.

How laughable and disgusting.

It made her realize just how degrading her seven years with Aidan had been, to the point where he thought it was okay to give her away to other men without even asking for her consent.

Sasha had never felt this angry before.

After taking a deep breath, she walked into the room, coldly grabbing her bag and preparing to leave.

Seeing her action, Aidan immediately grabbed her arm. "What are you doing, Sasha? Don't you see Mr. Conley is still here?"

Sasha could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes. She turned back and hit Aidan's face with a sharp slap.

"I loved you, Aidan, but I am not an object you can command. I don't love you to the point where I'll allow you and your future wife to sell me out just to seal a deal."

Aidan was stunned by the slap.

What was going on with Sasha? In the past, she would do anything for business, but now she was acting so high and mighty.

Natalie had worked hard to convince Brian to continue working with Ridgeco Corporation, and Sasha had to do nothing except lie down to secure a 20-million-dollar deal.

What could she possibly have to object to?

As he thought about it, Aidan's face turned red with anger.

"Sasha, there's a limit to how much you can be jealous. Don't challenge my bottom line. Pick up that drink and apologize to Mr. Conley right now. This is an order."

Aidan had the nerve to still talk about jealousy.

With a mix of despair and rage, Sasha trembled as she forcefully pulled her hand away from Aidan's grasp.

"You know what, Aidan? I've never hated myself more than I do right now. Every time I think about the seven years I spent with you, trying to please those clients, enduring their harassment, and bargaining with them, I feel so sick that I want to throw up.

"Thank you for finally making me realize that my love for you these seven years was nothing but a joke."

With that, Sasha turned around and stormed out of the room.

As she left, Aidan stood there watching her retreating figure, and a wave of indescribable heartache surged through him.

He had a vague feeling that if he let Sasha leave tonight, he would lose her forever.

But before he could sort through his jumbled emotions, Brian slammed his hand on the table in anger.

"Are you enjoying playing with me, Aidan Gallagher? Does it make you proud to have me watch you take the lead in a love triangle? Let me make one thing clear. Don't even think about getting another deal from me."

The furious Brian turned and left the room.

Aidan couldn't care less about Sasha's departure now. He rushed after Brian.

Meanwhile, Sasha headed straight for the airport as soon as she left the club.