Five Years up, I Reveal I'm the Richest _ He Kneels And Begs Novel - Chapter 84

Chapter 20 : Dignity's Reckoning " Nova , the meeting with the LVMH representatives is at ten this morning , and the fashion week appointment is at three this afternoon . The materials are ready . Anything else you need? " the assistant inquired . Nova was about to reply when she stopped abruptly . Her steps halted as she frowned at the all - too - familiar figure standing at the reception desk . Zane Blackthorn stood there , clad in a rumpled suit , two coffee cups clutched in his hands . Deep , bruise - like shadows hung beneath his eyes .

Yet , the moment he saw her , the dullness vanished from his gaze , replaced by a sudden , desperate light . " Nova , " he said , stepping forward quickly , mustering a strained smile . " I remember lattes . Double syrup . " He held out one cup . you like Nova's eyes lingered on the proffered coffee for a mere second before her lips curved into a sharp , mocking smile . " I like ? Isn't that Ivy Callahan's preference ? " His hand jerked into stillness in the air . " What do you want ? " Nova signaled her assistant to go ahead , making no move to invite him inside . " I'm on a tight schedule .

" " I ... I just wanted to talk , " Zane implored , desperation raw in his eyes . " Just ten minutes . " " Talk about what ? " Nova crossed her arms , her posture radiating cold dismissal . " About how you gambled away the last shred of the Blackthorn fortune ? Or about your ' true love ' who embezzled funds and fled ? Sorry , neither topic interests me . Suddenly , he grabbed her wrist . " I know I was wrong ... Nova , I'm here to apologize . Please , give me another chance ? " Nova wrenched her hand free with a sharp jerk . A brittle laugh escaped her . " Oh , now you come begging , Mr.

Blackthorn ? What did you say back then when I warned you about Ivy Callahan ? " She gave him a slow , deliberate once - over , her voice dripping with sarcasm as she mimicked him , " ' ' Ivy is innocent , she'd never do such a thing ' ? " Zane's already pale face drained of any remaining color . " I was blinded ! But I swear , nothing substantial ever happened between us ! " " That , " Nova stated , turning to leave , " is irrelevant to me . Move . I'm going to be late . " " Wait ! " Zane blocked her path , his words tumbling out in a frantic rush .

" We had good times too -why only remember the worst ? Don't you remember ? That year you had a fever ? I stayed with you at the hospital all night ... And your birthday ? I canceled meetings just to take you to- " Nova's laugh slashed through his words , cold and sharp . " You stayed because Ivy complained of chest pain that night . You pulled my doctor away for her .. " She took a step closer , her gaze piercing . " And Val - de - Rêve ? You booked tickets knowing she'd be there . My birthday was just your excuse . ! " Zane's lips trembled . Panic flared in his eyes . " I ...