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Edward’s words hitlike a ton of bricks, and | found myself staring at him, feeling a sudden wave of pressure
and confusion.
He seemed to sense my unease and smiled gently. “It’s the law of conservation. You can’t gain without losing
something. Don’t let that stress you out.”
Edward had a way with words, like he was born to negotiate. Whenever | felt anxious, he could effortlessly ease
my fears before | even had a chance to process them.
What he said made perfect sense.
“It’s notwho's losing all this. I'm just worried about you...” Victoria's voice faltered, the rest of her words.
stuck in her throat.
Edward chuckled. “Don’t worry about it. Grown-ups have to learn to pay the price for what they do. As long as
you have no regrets, that’s enough.”
“But...” Victoria hesitated, realizing she just wasn’t as easygoing as he was.
Edward gently pulledinto his arms. “Victoria, are you happy being withright now?”
I nodded.
“That's all that matters. I'm happy too. Now that you're here, | don’t feel so alone anymore.” Edward kissed the
top of my head. “Don’t be fooled by all the people around me. It might look like I'm never lonely, but | know the
truth. All the chatter and bustle outside has nothing to do with me. Deep down, I'm still alone.”
| was a little surprised but then smiled. “It’s lonely at the top. The world of the powerful is always a lonely
one.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“So, will you stay by my side?” Edward asked softly. “Will you be with me... always?”
| felt a shiver run through me. He really meant ‘always’
“Edward, | can’t promise you that. I'm afraid | might not be able to do it,” | whispered.
Edward didn’t get upset. He just huggedtighter. “You know yourself well, Victoria. Knowing what you want. is
one of your strengths.”
| rested quietly in his arms, listening to his heartbeat, but my heart ached with a bittersweet pain.
This strength-1 only gained it because of my previous life. Losing who | was-that was the most terrifying thing of
all.
The party was being held at one of Edward's mountain villa hotels, and the place was swarming with luxury
cars.
Edward tookupstairs himself, leadingto a suite that looked nothing like the rooms they rent out to
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guests.
| asked him about it, and he toldit was a private suite he reserved just for himself.
“Change into the dress, I'll help you,” Edward murmured softly.
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Wanting to fit the occasion, | slipped into the dress as he asked. It was a beautiful light blue gown, sparkling with
tiny crystals, the fabric felt luxurious against my skin. The off-shoulder cut and the elegant bow at the small of
my back made it look absolutely stunning.
“This must be expensive,” | said,
twirling in front of the mirror. Edward
watchedfromthe eileen"
cDeyhtry zipped up the back,
and pressed two soft kisses on my
shoulders. “It suits you perfectly. The
color really brings out your fair skin.”
This gorgeous dress is every woman's dream.
“Something's still missing, isn’t it?” Edward murmured, his tall figure standing behind me. He leaned in close,
brushing a gentle kiss by my ear.
| paused in surprise, watching as he turned and took out a square royal blue velvet box from another bag. He
opened it, and a dazzling set of jewelry appeared right before my eyes.
“Letput it on you,” Edward said with a soft smile.
| sucked in a breath, totally floored. Edward was on another level-just the dress looked crazy expensive, but this
jewelry set? It was absolutely jaw-dropping.
And then | remembered-he’d just handeda villa worth 100 million, and now this? My head was spinning. This
was straight out of a fairy tale. How did | end up living a story like this?
He was so good to me, it almost felt unreal-like it had to be skind of trick.
“Edward, I'll just borrow these for
tonight and give them back after
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second, but then he picked up the
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gently fastened it around my neck.
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“Are you seriously still jealous?” | couldn't help but laugh, half exasperated, half amused by him.
But Edward’s face was completely serious. “Sorry, | get jealous easily. | just want to give you everything | think is
good.”
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