Chapter 799
Chapter 799:
After all, she was Candy.
She was the one who had saved him eight years ago, for God’s sake.
He might not love her anymore, but he still owed her.
Drawing courage from those thoughts, Candace took a deep breath and stepped right to the very edge of the rooftop. She sniffed, then looked at Rupert with tear-filled eyes. “I’m so sorry, Ron. I really don’t want to bring you any more trouble. I can only hope I’ll be the only woman you love in your next life p>
Seeing her poised to take that final step into nothingness, Rupert reached out as if he could somehow catch her and said urgently, “Candy, no! Don’t do this. Come down p>
“No, Rupert. I can’t bear to put you in such a difficult position. I don’t want to come between you and Miss Hewitt.” Candace’s lower lip trembled as fresh tears slid down her cheeks. She looked so pitiful it was nearly impossible for anyone to remain indifferent.
Rupert looked at Annabel and said in a pained voice, “Annabel, please… Candy only has one month left to live. Just let me take care of her for this short while. Then we can talk about our engagement again p>
“Excuse me?” Annabel scoffed, disbelief written all over her face. “Did I hear you right? You have such a big heart, Rupert—but you’re wasting it on Candace. All it takes is a few pitiful tears and a suicide threat, and suddenly you’re changing your mind p>
Annabel’s voice sharpened. “Or maybe I’ve just been lying to myself. You’ve never forgotten her, have you? I can’t believe I’ve been this delusional. She’s Candy, for crying out loud—the same Candy you’ve been longing for for eight years. She’s still the one you love p>
She took a breath, eyes blazing. “Answer me this: if that’s the case, why bother getting engaged to me? We should end it right now. You don’t deserve me p>
“Annabel, you’re blowing this out of proportion!” Rupert said through gritted teeth, his face taut with tension.
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“Am I?” Annabel glared at him, her tone deadly calm. “Fine, then. Good riddance. Since you’ve clearly made your choice and Candy is the one you love, let’s make a clean break p>
Candace’s heart practically danced. Her eyes brightened with triumph.
Her plan was working.
Rupert must still have feelings for her. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be arguing with Annabel this fiercely because of her.
It was even better that it was happening in front of so many people. Everyone would see how cruel Annabel was. Soon, the public would turn against her.
Candace forced herself to suppress her joy and said miserably, “Ron, no… don’t fight because of me. I’m so sorry p>
“Candace, if you’re going to jump, then jump,” Annabel cut her off with a frown.
For a split second, Candace almost bared her teeth, but she held it back.
This bitch really wanted her to jump?
“Why are you hesitating?” Annabel asked coldly. “Are you just putting on a show? Another one of your games p>
“Miss Hewitt, I understand how much you must hate me,” Candace said, her voice trembling. “Don’t worry. You won’t have to deal with me for much longer. After I’m gone, you’ll have Rupert all to yourself p>