Chapter 564: Chapter 564: She Is Unreconciled
"You might not hurt her, but others will."
Walker Grant spoke, glancing at Ivy Vance, whose face had gone pale and grim.
Hearing this, Ivy Vance’s face grew even more grim.
Preston Vance’s tone was exceptionally serious as he said, "I can guarantee it. She will absolutely never do anything to hurt Chloe again. I’ll discipline her properly."
"You can never truly know what someone is thinking. How can you guarantee her intentions won’t change?" Walker was relentless, shooting a glacial look at Ivy Vance.
Ivy Vance’s face paled even more.
Preston Vance’s brow furrowed. ’It’s obvious Walker just doesn’t want me to speak with Chloe alone. These are all just excuses; it’s his possessiveness acting up.’
He looked to Chloe, wanting her to make the decision.
’He probably won’t object to whatever she decides,’ he thought, ’even if I’m still not sure what their relationship is.’
Walker appeared outwardly composed, but he kept sneaking glances at Chloe’s face.
’I’ve already said no.’
’What will she do?’
Chloe hadn’t expected to be caught in such a predicament when she thought the matter was already resolved.
She glanced at Preston and saw the gentle apology in his eyes, his hesitant expression showing he had something to say.
She hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded. "Okay."
The tension on Preston’s brow eased slightly. He shot a subtle glance at Walker, then said to Chloe, "Let’s go. We can take a stroll downstairs. We’ll talk as we walk."
"Mm."
The two of them left the room, one after the other.
Walker’s expression didn’t change much, but the chill emanating from him intensified.
"Heh..."
Ivy Vance smirked from the side. "You pour your heart out for her, but she doesn’t have you in her heart at all. She’s a cold and unfeeling person. It’s useless, no matter how good you are to her."
Walker gave her an indifferent glance, and without a word, turned and left.
"Walker Grant!"
Ivy Vance watched his retreating back, calling his name.
But Walker didn’t even pause. He had absolutely no interest in anything Ivy wanted to say.
Tears streamed down Ivy’s face. It was only then that she realized it. ’I’ve been trying so hard, struggling just to get his attention, but from start to finish, he’s never once truly looked at me!’
’But why?!’
’That bitch, Chloe Reed! She has no talent, isn’t the least bit gentle, and on top of all that, she’s made a total mess of things with Walker.’
’I’m not any worse than that bitch!’
’I refuse to accept this!’
’Walker just doesn’t know me yet. He hasn’t discovered my good qualities. I have to try even harder to get him to notice me, to make him see that I’m a million times better than that bitch Chloe Reed!’
"..."
The weather was nice today. The sun was bright, the sky was blue with lazy clouds, and a gentle breeze drifted by, dispelling some of the sweltering heat.
"I’m sorry."
The first thing Preston said was another apology, his tone laced with a hint of helplessness. "I really didn’t know about any of this. It’s my fault you’ve been so scared and worried for so long."
Chloe lowered her eyes slightly. "Since you weren’t the one who did it, you don’t have to apologize to me."
After a pause, she added, "But, I can’t just let it go, either. Even though you didn’t do it, your sister did. We’re close, and that makes your sister unhappy. So, Preston... I think we should keep our distance from now on."
This incident had made her realize that Ivy was a ticking time bomb.
