Even if Lina threw herself at me now, I still wouldn''t want her back.


    As expected, she started sobbing. "All this time, you were the one I loved, William. I was just too blinded by money, and I didn''t realize how much I hurt you."


    "I''vee to my senses now. I don''t care about money anymore. I just want you. Please, let''s get back together," she begged.


    Suddenly, she stood on tiptoes and gave me a quick kiss on the lips.


    I froze. I knew she wanted to get back together, but I never expected her to be so forward. How dare she kiss me when she knew I already had a new girlfriend!


    I stepped back. "Stop, Lina. I have a girlfriend now."


    "I know that, but I don''t mind being your secret lover. Just give me a chance to make it up to you, William. I-I''ll even give you my first time," Lina implored, tugging her neckline down.


    What on earth was she saying?


    My face immediately went crimson, and my heart raced. Although I knew I shouldn''t, my eyes subconsciously followed the path down her shirt.


    Just then, she threw herself at me, wrapping her arms tightly around my neck. "William, I''ll be happy if you like me, even just a little. Nothing else matters anymore."


    She continued, "I''ve realized how much of a bastard Ryan Hudson is, and I won''t tolerate him any longer. I''ll cut all ties with him once I pay back the money I owe him."


    Ryan Hudson? Didn''t she say they were just hanging out as friends?


    Then, she asked, "So, um, William, could you tell me where you got all that money? If you didn''t steal it, how did you manage to donate so much money while buying all those expensive clothes for Felicia?"


    Lina''s questions instantly pped me back to reality. Everything became clear the moment she mentioned my money. Taking a deep breath to calm myself, I calmly replied, "I won the lottery. Didn''t you know?"


    "Again?"


    I shook my head. "It''s from my previous win. I just didn''t tell you the full amount to test you. I never expected you to walk away when you heard that I was out of money."


    Lina was stunned. She clearly never expected me to keep that card up my sleeve. Her voice faltered as she stammered, "I-I was an idiot back then, and I know what I did was wrong. But believe me, William, I''ve really changed this time!"


    I''d be aplete moron if I fell for her lies again.


    "William, just lend me 100 thousand dors. I''ll pay off my debt to Ryan and start anew. I swear you''ll be the only man in my heart!"


    As she spoke, she desperately tried peppering kisses on my face.


    I grabbed her arms and pushed her away, carefully dodging her attempts. I was worried that someone would see us and spread rumors. Felicia was sure to be furious then.


    After all, just this afternoon, I''d reassured her that I was not interested in Lina. Yet, here I was in this mess that would make me look like the biggest jerk on earth. "Let go, Lina! Calm down, and we''ll talk. If you keep this up, I''m out of here." All I could do now was try to calm her down. However, she refused to listen, keeping a vice grip on me. Things were getting worse. With no other choice, I grabbed her arm firmly and shoved her away. She stumbled and fell to the ground, staring at me in disbelief.


    "William, you..."


    I felt sorry for my actions but refused to help her when she brought this upon herself. After she picked herself up from the ground, I asked, "Have you calmed down now?"


    Lina was about to approach me again, but I quickly stopped her. "Stay where you are. You can talk from there."


    She gaped at me incredulously. "William, how could you treat me like that when I''m trying to make the first move?"