Brothers want me back novel

Chapter 80 Chapter 80 0 With the living room crowded and Kingsley present , Elaine decided to take Finley to the backyard for their conversation .

Since she had decided to cut ties with the past , she couldnt drag Kingsley into it .

It wouldnt be fair to him , her current fiancé .

Kingsley sat on the couch , exuding an air of aristocratic refinement that made anyone hesitate to approach .

Elaine walked over to him not like the others who merely observed from a distance , but intimately leaning on his shoulder , her lips close to his ear .

The servants watched , eyes wide , as Elaines touch made creases in the expensive fabric of Kingsleys suit .

But the rumors about the brutal , dark figure who once kicked his own brother miles away ? Not a trace of anger showed on his face .

He sat there, still and composed , almost untouchable , yet somehow appearing as though he were being invaded , dethroned by Elaines presence .

The scene was strangely delicate .

Kingsley , it seemed , truly indulged Elaine , and that was a mystery in itself .

Elaine whispered something to him , some secret or hidden word , and Kingsley gave a slight nod in response .

Alright, go ahead .

Ill talk with Mrs.

Yeats , Harlan , and Tucker .

We have things to discuss .

What Kingsley meant was , Elaine nodded , replying simply , Okay .

She turned back to Finley , keeping the necessary distance .

Lets go , Finley .

Well talk in the backyard.

Sure .

Finley shot a glance at Kingsley , his expression unreadable , before following Elaine out into the garden .

of course , their engagement .

Elaine turned her back to him , gazing upward , though it seemed like she wasnt really looking at anything in particular .

Then , in a cold tone , she spoke .

Finley , its over .

It has been for a long time .

From now on , we owe each other nothing .

Youll be the heir of the Scott family , and Ill run Starlight Fashion .

You go your way , and Ill go mine .

Our lives will never cross again .

Finley stopped in his tracks , the words striking him hard .

Why ? he asked , his voice barely a whisper .

Elaine was surprised by his question .

Why ? I thought youd be relieved when you heard we were ending our engagement .

You should feel free now , unburdened .

No more pretending , no more being with me when you really want to be with Bianca .

This constant entanglement isnt your style , Finley .

His face was unreadable , but his brows furrowed in frustration .

Unable to hold back his growing irritation , he responded , Is this really about Bianca ? You really think Ive been doing something wrong ? Ive never crossed any boundaries with her .

All these things you think are happening between us , theyre just in your head .

Elaine scoffed inwardly .

In my head ? They were already going to be together .

Did he really think she was still guessing at things ? When she saw Finley still insisting it was all about jealousy , she no longer cared to pretend .

She gave a short , bitter laugh .

Alright , let me ask you then .

Last Valentines Day , you were with Bianca , werent you ? I called you several times , and you didnt pick up .

Should I assume you were busy with something … special ? * Finley , just because I didnt say anything doesnt mean I didnt know .

Ive known about you two for a long time .

The only reason I didnt speak up is because I knew no one would believe me .

Her voice was low and slow as she spoke the last words , but there was no sadness , as if she had already gotten used to it .

After all , in a world where Bianca was the heroine , unfairness and malice were nothing new to her .

Finley stood there , frozen in shock .

He hadnt thought that she knew about his Valentines Day with Bianca .

And yet , in the eyes of everyone , she had been branded as the jealous fiancée , accusing Bianca without cause .

No one cared about the truth .

She thought , Its fine .

Once you and Bianca are together , people will see how wrong they were ! Shed be watching , waiting for that moment .

1/2 ΘΑ Dreame Read Romance … 4.4 FREE Open Chapter 80 9 Finley finally spoke , his voice softer .

Elaine , I admit that Ive always leaned toward Bianca , and I didnt listen to you .

I didnt keep the right distance , and people saw it .

I thought that would make you see things more clearly .

But instead , youve made this choice , this final decision .

I never expected you to give up on us so completely .

And now , she was even planning a grand engagement ceremony with someone else .

Had I ever meant anything to her ? he cursed inwardly .

His tone grew angrier , but then quickly reverted to its calm , composed self .

Elaines laughter was bitter .

You think youve been giving me a lesson , Finley ? It was only now that she realized how much hed misunderstood .

You really have a high opinion of yourself .

I remember you and Tucker were pretty close , right ? Didnt he tell you that my relationship with the Yeats family has long been in name only ? Ive cut ties with my mother and my brother what do you think you are to me now ? Elaines lips curled into a cold , mocking smile .

In my eyes , youre nothing .

Finley stood there , stunned , unable to comprehend that Elaines ties with the Yeats family had deteriorated so completely .

He had seen the signs back in the living room .

Her attitude toward him had become utterly ruthless .

Elaine , what happened to you? You were never this heartless .

You would never have done something so cruel .

Elaine , standing before him now , was unrecognizable .

Her eyes were full of cold indifference as she looked at him .

What Ive become has nothing to do with you , she replied , her tone laced with disdain .

Finley , we have nothing left between us .

You dont have the right to dictate my life , nor to blame me for anything .

With that , she turned to leave .

Finley , acting on some sudden impulse , grabbed her sleeve .

He had never imagined that when Elaine let go of him , he would feel so bitter .

Just as he never thought she would one day choose to leave him , and fall for another man .

His emotions flared , and before he knew it , he did something he hadnt planned .

Elaine , did Kingsley teach you to do this ? Elaine didnt know whether to laugh or cry at his words .

Was Finley learning his moves from Shawn , always grabbing at peoples clothes ? With a slight frown , she yanked her sleeve away from his grip .

Finley , we have no more ties .

Dont make me despise you even more .

For a moment , Finley just stood there , watching as her sleeve slipped from his hand .

Kingsleys figure approached in the distance .

A strange , unwelcome feeling rose in Finleys chest as jealousy seeped in , and he blurted out , You really think Kingsley likes you ? Choosing him over me ? Its not going to end any better for you , you know .

Maybe even worse .

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