"No! Claire, I've finally seen the light. To hell with it all, I want to ditch the engagement with Ivy and be with you again. Let's leave this place. After everything that's happened, I've realized you're better than Ivy. I enjoy being with you more. Do you remember how happy we were back then?" He reached out, grabbing my hand in his excitement.
I wrenched my hand away in disgust, standing up to leave. Even though it was a shame to waste Leon's arrangements, I no longer had the heart to stay.
"Claire! Don't go! I'm sincere. I truly repent and apologize. I shouldn't have compromised for the sake of family interests. I'm willing to give it all up for you now..." He sprang up, seizing my shoulders to keep me from leaving.
"Get lost, Noah! We're done. How many times do I have to spell it o
