Goodbye, My Love
Chapter 1082

Marco's voice carried a resolute tone. "Your narrative may be compelling, but it exists solely as a work of fiction, detached from reality. You don't need to use it to impart Lessons to me! This is my life, my journey. You're not as familiar with it as you seem to think, and you really don't need to concern yourself so much. Unless of course, you're eyeing something that's mine?"

Cayson shot back, his frustration apparent. "Things of value should be treasured, not discarded like trash. Now you yearn for what you once rejected. Isn't your newfound appreciation a Little Late?"

The tension between the two was palpable. Marco retorted with a smirk,

"What's mine is mine, and no amount of effort from anyone else can change that. You'd be wise to abandon your pursuits sooner rather than later!"

In the midst of their escalating argument, they failed to notice the deteriorating state of Loraine's complexion.

Jennie, who'd been quietly observing the exchange, finally broke her silence in confusion. "What are you two arguing about? Where's this piece of wood you're discussing? What makes it so valuable? Where did you find it?"

Before she could finish, Loraine took her by the hand.

"Lorrie, where are we going?" Jennie looked up at her friend's stern expression and, sensing the gravity of the situation, obediently followed Loraine without uttering a word.

The two men were left behind, staring at each other, belatedly realizing their argument had upset Loraine.

Inside the VIP room, Jennie tenderly handed Loraine a glass of water.

"Lorrie, what's the matter? Why are you so upset all of a sudden?"

Taking a large gulp of water and a deep breath, Loraine bit back her anger and managed to say, "Did you listen to their conversation just now? How am I being portrayed? Am I meant to be the object of contention between these two men?"

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With a perplexed look, Jennie fluttered her eyelashes.

"But they're battling over you, aren't they? That's an indication of your allure and popularity, right?"

Loraine cast a helpless glance at her confidante, exhaled a sigh, and patiently clarified the situation.

"But to them, I'm just a prize. They've disregarded the basic decency that every woman deserves. Their fight is centered around their absurd masculine rivalry, it's not about me."

Jennie's brows furrowed in continued confusion.

Born into wealth, Jennie was used to being fawned over by men.

Pondering the deeper implications was unfamiliar territory.

With a shake of her head, Loraine uttered in a soft voice, "If they truly loved me, they would honor my sentiments instead of indulging in their fight and neglecting my wishes."

Jennie began to vaguely comprehend Loraine's emotional state. In earnest agreement, she nodded, saying, "I don't quite get it, but I know you are always right! I believe in you!"

At this, Loraine broke into chuckles. Clasping Loraine's hand, Jennie haughtily asserted, "Those men are certainly lacking in intellect.

Comparing you to an inanimate object? You're more like an invaluable, radiant sapphire of at least 180 carats!"