Ch. Called Off the Wedding 57 Called Off the Wedding 57

Chapter 57 

Terrance was trying his best to shift the blame onto Cynthia.} 

Cynthia ignored the pointed look Terrance shot her way. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed that the coffee stain on Dominic’s shirt had spread, dark drops clinging stubbornly to his sharp collarbone.} 

She hesitated for a moment, then pulled a few napkins from the dispenser and held them out. Before she could say anything, the man beside her spoke in a low, even voice. 

“It really is infuriating.” 

Terrance, sensing a rare chance to bond with Dominic, jumped in eagerly. 

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“When this girl insisted on breaking off the engagement with you, I tried everything to stop her. But she’s just as stubborn as her mother–so single–minded. If it weren’t for her, we–“> 

Dominic listened quietly, offering no opinion. He simply reached out and took the napkins from Cynthia’s hand, dabbing away the coffee stains on his shirt. 

Terrance’s expression shifted when he noticed. Just moments ago, he’d offered Dominic napkins himself–Dominic hadn’t even glanced his way. But he’d taken them from Cynthia without hesitation. 

Confused but unable to stop himself, Terrance kept talking.} 

*The Tremaines and the Holloways used to have such a close relationship. If it weren’t for this girl-” 

Dominic’s brow furrowed and he cut Terrance off. 

“Mr. Tremaine, there’s no need to dwell on the past.” 

Terrance nodded quickly. “Yes, yes, of course, it’s not as if-“} 

He didn’t get to finish before Dominic interrupted again.} 

“Mr. Tremaine, i have other matters to attend to. I’ll be leaving now.”> 

His tone was polite but distant, leaving no room for argument.” 

Terrance froze for a beat, then replied instinctively, “Oh, alright.“} 

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He could sense Dominic’s dislike for him, and he understood why. Ever since Cynthia had insisted on dissolving the engagement, the Holloways had severed all business ties with the Tremaines. It was only natural for Dominic to avoid him now. 

Though resentment simmered in his chest, Terrance dared not let it show in front of Dominic. These days, even if he could, he’d never catch up to the Holloways‘ momentum.} 

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Dominic gave him a curt nod, not sparing Terrance another glance. He turned to the woman beside him, who seemed lost in thought. 

“Let’s go.“% 

Cynthia nodded. “Alright. 

With Terrance staring after them in disbelief, Cynthia fell into step beside Dominic and left. 

“Cynthia 

Terrance couldn’t help calling after her.” 

What on earth was going on? In his mind, Dominic should hate Cynthia even more than he hated him. 

Cynthia didn’t look back, her eyes cold. 

After all these years, she’d thought Terrance might have changed, even a little, But all he’d done was show up to dump his mess on her–fout and revolting as ever. 

Terrance had never intended to let go of Tremaine Holdings. During the years she’d stayed in Cloudcrest City, she couldn’t even count how many times he’d tripped up her sister behind the scenes. 

With crisis after crisis, how could Tremaine Holdings possibly thrive?” 

But she’d been too absorbed in her own troubles, never once considering her sister’s predicament.M 

Regret and guilt gnawed at Cynthia I 

Lost in thought, she didn’t notice the steps ahead 

Her foot missed the edge, and she pitched forward, heart leaping to her throat as she realized there were hundreds of steps below.!! 

Before panic could take over, a strong hand grabbed her arm and hauled her back. 

Breathless, shaken, Cynthia gasped for air, her face drained of color 

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Chapter 57 

Once her heartbeat slowed, she looked up at Dominic, gratitude flickering in her eyes.} 

“Thank you.” 

Dominic let go of her arm as if it were the most natural thing in the world, glancing at her coolly.} 

“The car’s over there.” 

With that, he turned and walked toward the hotel entrance. 

Cynthia followed his gaze–Assistant Shaw was waiting by the car, smiling at her. 

She paused, cheeks flushing with embarrassment as she noticed hotel staff in black uniforms watching from the foot of the stairs. 

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