Chapter 291

Susan shoved Andrew away.

His crisp masculine scent enveloped her like the first winter sunlight—pure enough to make her heart tremble.

Her earlier words had been spoken in anger.

But Andrew took them seriously.

The underground parking lights flickered as her back pressed against the cold wall. His punishing kiss stole her breath.

A phone rang abruptly.

Andrew glanced at the caller ID, brows furrowing.

"Nicole?"

"Andrew, have you seen Susan?" Nicole's voice wavered like a fragile white flower in the wind. "The internet is exploding with rumors about her..."

Susan's stomach dropped.

Andrew hung up and tapped open a news alert.

"D-List Influencer Seduces Married Man!"

The video clearly showed her and Vincent entering a private room together. Blurred photos followed, depicting entangled figures that invited speculation.

Susan's hands shook slightly.

She opened the trending hashtag. A flood of vitriol assaulted her.

"Homewrecker bitch!"

"She should be stoned!"

"Vincent and Candy are true love!"

Candy's tearful interview topped the feed. The camera captured her playing the victim, accusing Susan of betrayal.

"I considered her my closest friend..."

Susan scoffed.

What masterful lies.

Andrew's expression darkened dangerously. He seized her wrist with bruising force.

"You drugged yourself for Vincent?"

His voice dripped ice.

Susan lifted her chin, meeting his gaze head-on.

"You believe her?"

The air froze between them.

Andrew's eyes shadowed before he suddenly swept her into his arms.

"If you're this desperate for a man, I'll oblige."