Chapter 758 Demi Won’t Give Up
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Sure, Abel was the standout among the younger generation of the Shaws. But what about her? What made her any less worthy? Just because she was a woman?
Demi’s chest was tight with rage.
She wasn’t going to ept that.
The car window was wide open, and the cold wind whipped through her hair and coat.
She mmed the elerator harder, her face stretched tight like a stic mask without a single hint of emotion.
When she reached the building, she didn’t stop to think. She marched straight to the top floor–the executive suite.
Abel was already in his office. His cheeks had hollowed out. He looked thinner, sharper<b>, </b>colder.
For a second, Demi was dazed. The man slouched over the desk looked nothing like the unruly, reckless little brother she used to
know.
“Abel?<b>” </b>
She tapped the door gently and called out, voice low.
Abel looked up. His stare could’ve frozen a room.
When he saw it was Demi, he frowned. “Why are you here?”
“Obviously, I’m worried about you.”
Demi smiled faintly and lifted the small box of pastries she had brought.
She walked in without waiting for permission and set it in front of him on the desk. “You haven’t eaten in days. I’m honestly proud you finally pulled yourself together and came to work. But still, Abel, your health matters more than anything.
“Go on. Try it. I grabbed it from the café downstairs.”
She slid the box a little closer to him. But Abel didn’t move. Didn’t even look up.
“Demi, it’s just us in here. Even you should be tired of the mask now.”
His tone was dry, cutting,
Demi’s fingers froze for a second. Her smile faded, her back straightening slowly.
“Abel, I had no idea you’ve built up this wall of misunderstanding between us.”
Her brows pulled slightly together. A flicker of hurt passed through her expression.
Abel’s eyes narrowed. He was tired of her show.
“Take it. Your food’s beyond my appetite.”
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Chapter 758 Demi Won’t Give Up
He leaned back in his chair, voicezy, dismissive.
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Demi had clearly expected this. But when she saw him acting so nonchnt again, she couldn’t help but feel relieved inside.
For a second, she’d worried he’d changed. Apparently not.
She smiled again. Soft. Sincere.
“I’m just d to see you getting back on your feet. If you don’t want to see me, I’ll leave. But you’ve barely been aroundtely, and things have been moving fast. I hope you’ll put your pride aside ande to me when you need to. It’d be good for you–and good for thepany.”
Her smile never changed. She looked like she meant every word. Abel, on the other hand, wasn’t listening.
“And if I had to guess, you’re in such a rush to take over thepany because of Tess, right?”
He finally moved. His head, which had been hanging low, lifted slowly. His eyes locked on her, brows drawn tight.
Just hearing her name was enough to flip a switch in him.
His stare was sharp, freezing. The pressure in the room shifted. Cold, biting.
Demi felt it instantly, but her smile only deepened.
Just mentioning Tess set him off.
A man who couldn’t even control his own feelings–what right did he have to run the entire Shaw empire?
<i>And </i>sweet <i>little </i><i>brother</i><i>, </i><i>revealing </i><i>what </i><i>matters </i><i>to </i><i>you </i><i>this </i><i>easily</i><i>? </i><i>Pathetic</i><i>. </i>
Demi’s face didn’t change, but her eyes narrowed slightly. She looked calm. Gentle. But something about her made your skin
crawl.
Abel finally sat upright. His jaw was tight, and a sharp canine bit into his lower lip. “Demi, I don’t care what your game is. But if you drag Tess into this…”
He let out a lowugh. His gaze could cut ss. “You know what I’m capable of.”
“That’s more like it.” Demi’s smile widened, full of approval. “That’s the kind of fire a real leader needs.”
She pushed the box a little closer again, still smiling, still encouraging Abel like a sister.
“Eat it. It’s fine.”
Then she turned and walked off. No waiting for him to respond.
But just before she stepped out, the smile on her face vanished.
What remained was cold and empty.
The crash of the box hitting the trash can rang out clearly.
Demi paused at the door. She didn’t turn. She didn’t need to. She heard it all–Abel tossing the food away without a second thought.
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Chapter 758 Demi Won’t Give Up
She took a breath, tilted her chin, and walked out like nothing happened.
“Miles,e clean up the trash. And order me some pasta.”
“Yes, Mr. Abel.”
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Abel didn’t bother hiding any of it. Demi hadn’t even made it far. She heard every word.
Her expression shifted slightly, then settled into stillness.
She walked straight through the lobby and stepped outside.
Kingnd’s weather was mild all year, but this time of year was supposed to be cold. Still, Demi only wore a thin shawl.
She pulled the cor tighter and headed into the underground garage.
As soon as she slid into the car, the leftover heat from the vents rushed against her cheeks. Her eyes stung a little.
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.