Ch. He Laughed While I Was Hit 11 He Laughed While I Was Hit 11

Chapter 11 

“That’s not your concern.” 

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“It *is* my concern.” 

Her voice rose sharply. 

“I put three years of my life into that company.” 

“I was with Marco when he had nothing. What are you?” 

“You were just a tool.” 

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She was saying it now. 

Because now, she was scared. 

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“Francesca, when you slapped me five times, did your hand 

urt?” 

“What?” 

“I asked if your hand hurt.” 

She didn’t know how to respond. 

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“I didn’t hit you back yesterday. It wasn’t because I couldn’t.” 

I walked toward her until we were less than two feet apart. 

“It was because I didn’t think you were worth the effort.” 

Her face changed. 

“You-” 

“The door is behind you.” 

“Astrid!” 

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“If you don’t leave right now, I’ll call David-” 

“—and have the forty-eight-hour grace period waived.” 

“The license will be revoked today.” 

She stared at me. 

I stared back. 

She was the first to look away. 

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She snatched her bag from the table and turned for the door. 

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At the threshold, she paused. 

“You’ll regret this.” 

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“I’ve already spent three years regretting. One more day won’t 

make a difference.” 

She slammed the door hard behind her. 

The sound of her heels faded down the hallway. 

I went back to the couch and sat. 

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My hands were shaking. 

Not from fear. 

From rage. 

*A tool.* 

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So, three years ago, the entire thing had been a setup from the 

start. 

I picked up my phone and texted David. 

*David, look into one more thing for me.* 

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*Before Marco approached me three years ago, did anyone pull my patent information?* 

David replied ten minutes later. 

*I’ll check. I should have an answer for you by tomorrow.* 

I set my phone down. 

I still couldn’t be sure if what Francesca said was true. 

But one thing was certain. 

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In this marriage, I was the only one who had ever been serious. 

Which meant there was no reason to show anyone mercy 

anymore. 

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