Chapter 52 Victor's Story

An ironic smile formed on Mary's lips as she covered her face with her palms. "I'm so useless, Victor."

"Really, now?" Victor glared at Mary. "So, you think you are useless just because he broke your heart? Where's your strength? Mary, when did you become like this? Huh?"

"I don't know." Mary's empty eyes stared at the scene before her eyes. "I thought I was strong... I work hard at part-time jobs and take care of my sick mother without complaining. I could even endure the humiliation I suffered when I first came to the AJ Group. But I collapsed after meeting William. I was so proud of my strength, but it shattered just because of his icy cold eyes..."

"Mary, why do you love him so much?" Victor clenched his fists as words spluttered out through gritted teeth. "Is that guy worth your tears?"

"It's not just him. I can't handle my aching heart." Mary took a deep breath and said, "If I hadn't met you by chance today, I wouldn't have opened my heart to anyone. I'm so pathetic, aren't I? I don't even have a friend to share my feelings."

"Am I not your friend?" Victor's eyes softened as he rubbed Mary's head. "Don't shy away from sharing your feelings in the future. I don't have friends either."

"Victor..." Mary's nose went sore as she looked up to see Victor's eyes filled with emotions.

"Mary." He frowned and said after a long pause, "Are you crying because of what happened between William and Frank? You know about it, don't you?"

Mary's lower lip trembled. "V-Victor, you..."

"It has been a long time since I found out..." Victor pressed his lips in a thin line to suppress the hatred and pain in his eyes.

n his hand and squeezed gently. "How could you think like that, Victor? How can I despise you? You look so handsome when you smile. You are the star that everyone admires most."

"But I'm dirty."

"No, you are not. You don't know how beautiful your heart is!" A playful smile formed on Mary's lips. "Don't worry. I won't share your story with anyone. In my heart, you are still the same as before. You are still the star I know: Playful, serious, and occasionally considerate."

Mary tried to break the tensed aura that was surrounding them in this private box.

The corners of Victor's lips curved up. "That's good. Do you feel better after listening to my story? Now that you know about the truth, you'd better be smart the next time. "

"Yeah…" Mary nodded. "I will be smart in the future. "

She squinted her eyes at the cup in her hands. Mary wanted to tell Victor about her contractual marriage. But on second thought, it was the matter between her and William. If he realized that Mary had told others about it, she would be fined with liquidated damages. She didn't want to spark the conflict between Victor and him.

Averting her eyes from the cup, she stared at the dark sky outside the window. It seemed that the two of them chatted in the club for hours, dispelling all the depression in their hearts.

A soft sigh escaped her lips. 'That's it. I should give up my hopes for peace.'

"How about I invite you to dinner?" Victor saw Mary raising her eyebrows at his sudden remark. "I miss the dinner we had in the sidewalk snack booth last time. "

"Okay." Mary nodded. She needed to find something to drown her sorrows.