Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

In that moment . Asher felt all rationality crumble . He wanted to ask Riley if she was doing this deliberately , was she marrying just anyone to get revenge on him ? How could she do this to him ?! How could she be so cruel ?! But before he could voice these thoughts , security guards escorted him out . ( As the doors closed , the ballroom returned to calm . Riley smiled , giving Julian a reassuring look : " Let's continue our ceremony .

" Three hours later , after the engagement party ended and all guests had departed , Riley was surprised to find Asher still waiting outside . In the ninety - degree Paris heat , he stood like an idiot under the scorching sun . Sweat trickled down his temples , his eyes red - whether from crying or sweat blurring his vision , she couldn't tell , Seeing Riley , he hurried forward , his voice impossibly gentle : " Riley . " . " Do you still need something ?

" After he'd ruined her engagement party , Riley had no patience left . Asher forced himself to smile : " We were so good together . No more games - come back with me , okay ? " " No , " Riley turned away , refusing to look at him . " Why ? " Asher's eyes were filled with confusion . He couldn't understand how they had reached this point . He had only scolded her a few times at Nora's birthday party . How had it … escalated to this ? But ultimately , it's his fault .

He pretended to be lighthearted as he coaxed : " Don't be angry anymore . I've really made Nora pay for what she did ! " He took out his phone , showing her bloody photos : " I investigated her background thoroughly . To punish her , I gave up thirty million in profits to marry her off to a brutal , ugly man. I made her cut open her own fingers , to experience exactly what you went through ! Riley , considering everything I've done for you , can't you stop being angry ?

I was just momentarily confused and deceived by her act - I misjudged her ! " His self - righteous atonement seemed utterly ridiculous to Riley . He could have investigated earlier , but he chose to believe Nora's tears without checking facts . Was it really a momentary confusion , or was he willingly deceived ? Nora cutting her fingers might compensate for that specific injury , but what about the fear and trauma she caused Riley ?

The wounds Asher had inflicted on Riley's heart would never heal . But it didn't matter anymore . Brave people don't remain trapped in the past . 21:59 Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 723606 Chapter 22 Riley smiled faintly , said " excuse me , " and took Julian's arm to their waiting car . Asher pounded on the window : " Riley ! " As the car pulled away , he chased after it, shouting : " Riley ! Don't go ! Give me one more chance , please ! I'm begging you !

" Riley didn't even glance his way . As Asher's figure grew smaller in the rearview mirror , she bit her lip : " Sorry you had to see that spectacle . " Julian shook his head , pulling her into his embrace , hiding the pain in his eyes : " Don't apologize . That wasn't your fault . " hat night , when Riley was alone at home , someone knocked on her door . It was Vivian . She wore an apologetic smile identical to Asher's : " Riley , I heard about what happened at the engagement party .

Can we … talk ? " Riley noticed Asher waiting behind her and instantly understood - Vivian had come as his advocate . Knowing the siblings ' temperament , Riley realized they wouldn't leave until they'd said their piece . She lowered her eyes : " Let him in too . " 21:59