With that, Allison turned her back on Ivan and walked away, her stride confident and unwavering, leaving Ivan standing there in awkward silence. Ivan was seething. He had already humbled himself for her, yet she still didn't appreciate it. Just then, Regina called him, making him even more irritated. "What now?" he barked. Regina sweetly said, "Ivan, don't forget our date tonight. I'll be waiting for you." Ivan hung up, feeling even more agitated. He watched Allison's retreating figure and couldn't muster any interest in Regina. He used to think Allison was just some small-town nobody and wanted to break off their engagement. But when he realized how damn beautiful Allison was, he suddenly found Regina dull and plain in comparison. And what man didn't crave beauty?! However, he stil

