Back to Love: A New Beginning
Chapter 123

Chapter 123:.

The next day, I told Derek that I wanted to see Louise, so he took me to the taekwondo gym.

When I got out of the car, he asked me to call him when I wanted to leave.

When he left, I headed for the Sky restaurant, which was located near the gym.

It was a high-end restaurant, so making an appointment with Derek’s name for this restaurant was appropriate. Shane probably didn’t suspect that I was the one who had responded to his message.

Shortly after I walked in, I saw him. He glanced at the clock from time to time, and seemed anxious and fidgety.

I took a deep breath before approaching him. Once at the table, I pushed aside the chair opposite him and sat down.

He was surprised to see me. “What are you doing here?”

I asked the waiter for a glass of orange juice, then turned my attention back to Shane with a slight smile on my face.

“He’s a little busy right now,” I said.

“I see. Well, take your time.” Shane got up, intending to leave.

I picked up the glass of orange juice and said, “Fifty million dollars is a small amount for Derek.”

Hearing what I said, he sat back down.

After taking a sip of the orange juice through a straw, I gave him a stern look.

“Naturally, my husband can afford fifty million dollars. But first you have to delete the photos and sign a confidential agreement that you will never disclose those photos to anyone else.” Shane burst out laughing.

“Don’t think you can fool me. I’m not a child.”

“What makes you think I would treat you like a child? First of all, a child would never do something so despicable and perverted. Dr. Hayes, you are also an experienced and knowledgeable individual. You probably know that what you have done is against the law.”

“You made me do it. I’ve come this far, so I’m prepared for anything that comes my way. The worst that could happen is that I end up dying along with you. Derek is a good businessman. I’m sure he knows what’s best for you,” Shane argued.

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After saying that, he changed the subject. “But that doesn’t mean I don’t care about our previous relationship. Therefore, I have a counteroffer. You can sleep with me, once to make up ten thousand dollars of the total price owed. That amount is already very high, because I can sleep with a C-list celebrity for that amount.”

The obscene smile on her face got on my nerves and I could no longer keep my cool.

“You asshole!”

Shane leaned over the table, resting his elbows on it. “Don’t worry, Eveline.

My penis is safe and sound. You didn’t break it.”

I glared at him and he snarled, “If you do anything drastic, Derek won’t hesitate to banish you from Sousen!”

My words proved futile, however, as the smile on Shane’s face did not disappear. He merely bowed his head, seemingly unafraid.

“Then I guess I’ll just have to wait and see,” he commented.

I could tell that this time Shane was willing to fight Derek and me to the end.

So, I got up, turned around and left.

As I left the restaurant, I turned off the recorder on my phone.

Along with the screenshots of the messages I took last night, this recording taken moments ago would be irrefutable evidence against Shane. I would have no problem suing him for extortion.

But the moment I sued him, it could mean the end of my reputation as well. Could Derek still accept me after seeing my naked pictures? Would he forgive me for negotiating with Shane behind his back?

As I made my way to the police station, I hesitated to move.

After weighing the pros and cons, I thought it was necessary for me to report the case to the police. I couldn’t let Shane blackmail Derek like that.

After a while, Shane called me.

I didn’t want to answer, but I wanted to hear what he had to say, hoping that he had changed his mind.

In a nonchalant tone, he said, “If you want to talk to the police about this, there’s nothing I can do to stop you. But before you go to jail, I’m sure I’ll post your photos on the Internet for everyone to see. You may not be afraid of losing face, but I wonder what effect this has on Derek’s reputation. I wonder… Are you afraid of ruining his reputation? My patience is limited, Eveline. You have three days to decide.”

“You asshole!”

Before I could finish scolding him, he disconnected from the call.

I held the phone so tightly that I could feel the strong feeling of hatred coursing through my chest.

My hands were tied and I felt completely defeated.

At that moment, Derek called me and told me he would pick me up.

As soon as he hung up, someone tapped me on my shoulder. When I turned around, I saw a familiar face.

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