My award 9
Chapter 9: Before he could approach, Adrian was shoved to the ground by the guards. Tears filled my eyes as I cried out, “Dad!” My father rushed over to help me up. “My precious daughter, are you hurt?” Adrian froze mid–step, shock rippling across his face. Chloe’s obedient smile vanished in an instant. Adrian stared at me in disbelief. “What do you mean… You’re Mr. Green’s daughter?” I met his gaze coldly.” “When you said New York City’s richest man, Mr. Green–who did you think it was?” Realization dawned on them both.8 Adrian’s smile twisted painfully. “Sophia… why didn’t you say so earlier? This was all a misunderstanding.“8 “Misunderstanding?” My father’s eyes sharpened. “The injuries on her face are a misunderstanding? Dragging her by the wrist was a misunderstanding? Forcing her to kneel was a misunderstanding?” “Fine. Then your company’s bankruptcy tomorrow will be a misunderstanding too.” Panic flashed in Adrian’s eyes. He turned desperately to me. “Sophia, explain to him–we were just fooling around. I’m your boyfriend!” I smirked.X “Boyfriend? I wouldn’t dare climb that high. As far as I’m concerned, we ended things long ago.” “I didn’t agree to that! So I gave Chloe a couple of gifts, I’ll make it up to you-“I I shoved Chloe’s incriminating video in his face. He froze, glaring murderously at her. He shoved her to the ground at my feet. “It was all this bitch’s fault! She played poor, pretended to be pitiful just to seduce me for resources. Other than that one time, there was nothing-” I played another clip–the Award Ceremony recording, where he rigged the raffle to pay off Chloe’s father’s gambling debt. “You… how did you know? It’s not like that-” Before he could finish, t’played the video of him visiting Chloe’s film set, the trailer shaking violently inside. His face drained of all color. Finally, his pride shattered, Adrian dropped to his knees, clutching the hem of my gown….