Chapter 19 - Emily Attempts A Desperate Plea That Fails
The following morning, Emily stood outside Jason’s front door, hammering her fist against the wood in panic.
She looked exhausted, her makeup smeared, wearing a casual coat instead of her high-society designer dresses.
Jason opened the door slowly, looking down at her with a completely blank, impassive expression.
“Jason, please... let’s talk about this; we can elope, we don't need the big wedding,” Emily begged tearfully.
“You didn't want me, Emily; you wanted my perceived status, and now that’s gone,” Jason replied flatly.
“I love you! I made a mistake!” she cried, grabbing his jacket sleeve just like she had done at the estate.
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“No, you exposed who you really are, and I want nothing to do with it,” Jason said before closing the door in her face.
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