Chapter 231 He's but a Man Whom I No Longer Desire

• To Nancy’s surprise, being sentenced to five years of prison didn’t seem to have changed Lauren much in any way. Aside from her aloofness, she largely remained the same. “Miss Collins, you should know that I am engaged to Ethan. The whole world knows that I am his fiancée, so you should know your place and not pester him no matter the past you shared with him. Do you understand what I’m trying to say?” As anxiety kicked in, Nancy began drawing circles using her fingers.
• If the woman before her were the Lauren from five years ago, Nancy was certain that she would have complied for Ethan’s sake, but now that Lauren no longer loved him, she figured her preemptive measures wouldn’t be of much use against Lauren. Lucky me that I didn’t call for the press, as the situation would be out of my hands if I did!
• “Do you mean Ethan Parker?” Lauren wore a faint smile as her tone switched to one of aloofness. “Miss Xeno, I think you have overestimated your fiancé, as I have no interest in a man whom I no longer desire. You can rest assured that I will never return to someone who failed me no matter my circumstances!”