Chapter 47
Amanda was so unbale to control herself that she lifted her hands to slap Ryland, but he caught her hand just in tie. He angrily looked into her eyes and Amanda could see the nager in his eyes. Ryland was very much as
he had caused for himself, according to the media.
of the problems that
Everyone in his social circle was well aware that he had dated Sofie in the past, and his decision to name his child after his ex–hance had definitely given the media the ammunition they needed to ruin him.
1 take my apology back, he told her sternly before lowering her hand. “You told me that you did not know who I truly was before you waltzed into my office, but all of a sudden you know who Sofie is, Ryland told her angrily.
From the look of things, it seemed as if his assumptions about Amanda had been true; she was nothing more than a gold digger who wanted nothing more than to get her hands onto his monye, just like Sofie had done.
“I told you a thousand times; I knew nothing about you.”
“Then how did you know that Sofie and I were once an item?” he questioned, hoping to catch Amanda out in a lie.
“Because I was in the bathroom when I heard a few females talking about your ex–lover.”
“Liar!” he exclaimed. Amanda stepped back as Ryland’s voice echoed throughout the room. “I have told you before that 1 would make you suffer as you have made me suffer.” Ryland’s words were as clear as daylight, and the hatred in his eyes was
clear as water.
Then why not just divorce me and move on with your life?”
“Because you forced your way into my life by paying those paparazzi to take a picture of us at that hotel, and because of that, you have ruined my life, and I think it is fair that I do the same.
“I told you before that I had not paid a single person money to do anything. I only came to your room that day to apologize to you about lying about my pregnancy Amanda explained, but with just one look, her owls had fallen on deaf ears.
“Leave
“What?” she asked, confusion clouding her face.
“I said leave this room now!” he said, raising his voice. Not wanting to question Ryland’s anger, Amanda walked out of the
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Once in the hallway, Amanda held back tears. She was not about to allow people to see her in such a state and assume she was worse. There was no doubt in her mind that the media had created their own narratives about the name of her unborn child.
“Calm yourself,” she whispered to herself. After taking in one deep breath, Amanda gracefully walked down the hallway.
“Oh, I’m sorry!” A woman apologized after knocking into Amanda, and she quickly placed her protective hand over her belly.
“It’s okay,” Amnada responded after realizing that it was a mistake. “It’s not your fault; I was thinking a lot,” Amanda responded apologetically.
“Thank you so much for understanding, the woman responded with a bright smile on her face. Amnada simply nodded her head, and just as she was about to walk away, the woman stopped her.
“Wow! You’re not as bad as people say you are: Amanda stopped herself to listen to the woman; she was indeed confused by the woman’s words.
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Cabo down. Aramids Sheld herself this mentally whole placering a smile on her face
To be could you repeat whom you joe told me Ammad swered sweetly.
Tain so wery: 1 ilid not mean to case any problems. I spoke our of rum, the woman responded, her voice low and filled
“No, you my wat in trouble. I simply wanted clarification, that is all Amanda responded, not etting to smile while she did so Bestenina pan of the Scorpio family had not only opened the doors for people to love Amanda, but it had also opened dises for people to hate her as well.
wornan. Amanda could tell that she was afraid to elaborate on what she had said earlier. The way she played her hands and rehotel to make rye contact with Amanda was enough for her to know that this woman was afraid.
– protese fou that I will not tell a single soul what was discussed here,” Amanda promised.
Seeing the woman’s face brighten up was an indication to Amnad that the woman trusted her.
“Well, I heard from the women that you are not so nice, I even heard that they said you threw Mr. Ryland Scorpio down
“baby,” she whispered. Those words hurt, but Amanda could not show it.
about to break down stories that people had fabricated.
“Thank you for telling me,” Amanda responded with a smile on her face as she chose to swallow the pain rather than allow it
“Do not allow such people to get to you,” the woman told Amanda kindly.
“No, I will not allow their words to get to me.” Amanda responded.
“Oh! I have to leave now; an old friend of mine is waiting for me,” she responded before quickly walking away from
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Amanda waved goodbye, but just as she was about to walk away, she realized that she had not gotten the woman’s name, and the moment that she turned back, the woman was gone.
Walking back into the ballroom, Amanda simply stared at the crowd, and even though they were all smiling and enjoying the celebration, she was left feeling insecure, and she wondered which of these people had said such cruel words about her.
Would
you care to dance?” Amanda turned as she heard a familiar voice ask her. It was Jay, and he was all smiles.
“What are you doing here?” she asked bitterly. Amanda had not forgotten her last encounter with Jay, when he kissed her against her will
Am I not allowed to attend functions any longer?”
“I think it is best that you stay away from me,” she warned him under her breath. The last thing Amanda wanted was for people to know that she was at odds with her brother–in–law.
I bet my brother told you to stay away from me, and like the little lap dog that you are, you obeyed him,” he moked her. Amanda balled her hands into her fist beside her, but unfortunately for her, Jay had seen that, and he firoke into a smile. “What are you going to do hit me? You wish,” he told her confidently.
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There were too many people around, and one punch from Amanda would ensure that she was on the front of the tabloid covers, and everyone would most definitely vilify her.
After some consideration and breathing exercises, she unballed her fist and relaxed.
“I will not dance with you, and that is final,” she responded sternly.
