Chapter 109
Chapter Title: The Unspoken Truth
Myra took a deep breath. The thought of the noble and handsome man sent a ripple of panic through her, but she quickly regained her composure. “Miss Bridgers, if you truly care for Director Hart, you should win his heart through your own merits. If he loves you, no one else can take that place.”
Belle’s face shifted in reaction to Myra’s words. The memory of what Tony had said earlier seemed to crystallize in her mind. She thought bitterly, We both know that Tony loves the woman in front of me. Isn’t she just telling me that Tony loves her and no one else can claim his favor?
“Myra…” For the first time, Belle felt a surge of hatred deep within her. I’ve finally found the man I love, yet he doesn’t even spare me a glance, all because of the woman standing before me… The thought twisted inside her, and she looked at Myra with a strange humility she hadn’t known before. Softening her tone, she asked, “Tell me—what would it take for you to leave him?”
Myra’s expression grew more complicated. She bypassed Belle and walked ahead, replying, “I’ve already told you—I never sought to win Director Hart’s favor.”
How could I ever play his game? A bitter smile tugged at Myra’s lips, but Belle didn’t see it. All she saw was Myra’s form retreating into the dressing room, as her tears fell once more.
When Myra exited Wilson Golf Club, she found Tony waiting by his black Maybach. He gestured for her to get in, and though her thoughts were clouded with what Belle had said, she walked over, opened the car door, and slid into the seat.
Before she could fasten her seatbelt, Tony leaned toward her, but she quickly grasped the belt and gave him a polite smile. “I’ll do it myself, Director Hart.”
Tony narrowed his eyes, studying her for a moment before pulling back and returning to the driver’s seat. He started the car, an unspoken tension lingering between them. The journey was marked by an unsettling silence. Tony’s phone rang several times, but he dismissed the calls without answering.
Upon arriving at the restaurant, Myra stepped out of the car and immediately felt the comforting presence of Elliot, who had been waiting outside. He took her hand and pulled her a few steps away. In a hushed voice, he asked, “Miss Stark, did Tony go on a blind date just now?”
Myra, relieved to see Elliot, instinctively pulled her hand free of his grasp. “Yeah,” she replied, her mind still racing.
That’s what Tony said, but judging by Belle’s expression, their date didn’t go as planned.
She couldn’t help the faint smile that tugged at her lips despite herself.
Elliot, however, felt a knot form in his stomach. Wait, why does Myra seem so… pleased about Tony going on a date with someone else? His thoughts spiraled. Could it be that she has no feelings for him at all?
Soon, Tony arrived and joined them. The three of them entered the VIP room of the hotel, and Elliot, as if sensing the tension, sat next to Myra but seemed to blend into the background.
As Tony settled in next to Myra, he turned to her and asked casually, “You were about to discuss something with me, weren’t you?”
Myra snapped out of her thoughts at his words, her gaze locking with his. The intense depth in his eyes made her realize that he likely knew everything about what had happened with Chase Group. Even Belle knows about it, she thought.
With a forced smile, Myra spoke. “Director Hart, you must have heard that Chase Group’s trade secrets were stolen. All evidence is pointing to me. Sean is accusing me of leaking information to the Hart Group. I believe only the Hart Group can clear my name…”
The room fell silent.