Will You Marry Me, Again
Chapter 287

Chapter 287 Emotional BreakdownHope noticed Maia walking away and glanced at Cedric standing still. She hurriedly ran to catch up with Maia.

She never imagined that her sister, the elegant and cold female president who now captivates the entertainment industry, hadexperienced so much pain in the past! “Sis!” Hope quickened her pace to catch up with Maia.

When she caught up, Hope saw Maia crying, but comforting words failed to leave her mouth. For now, all she could do wassilently accompany her. Together, they entered the resort.

As Maia disappeared from his sight, Cedric remained motionless, contemplating his own anger. Seeing this, Baz approachedand asked, “Mr. Cedric, it seems Ms. Maia misunderstood. She thought you would protect Ms. Rita and is now completelyagainst you. Why didn’t you tell her that you knew about the painting and provided the clues?”

Cedric narrowed his eyes and sighed, “This is something | owe her. There’s no need to tell her.

“But you've done a lot for Ms. Maia. More than once, you risked your life... Why isn’t she moved at all? There should be somegratitude, right?”

“She's moved.”“What? She is? But the way she spoke just now didn’t seem like someone who was moved...” Baz’s voice became softer.“That emotional breakdown is the best proof.”

She is slowly melting, gradually being touched by him. Baz was startled, then enlightened. ” We've never heard Ms. Maia saythese things before. It seems her emotions got out of control and she poured out al her grievances, accusing Mr. Cedric of pastactions. But just now, she clearly admitted that she has feelings for Mr. Cedric! Isn’t this a good start?”

Now, Baz was somewhat happy for his boss. Cedric’s brow furrowed, and he uttered twowords, “Not necessarily.”

Every accusation she made just now tore open the wounds she was healing. It showcased the bloody past, where she was hurtall over. She still feels the pain, and he feels it too, keenly aware of the bone—deep ache. However, she might become moreresolute and fortify her defenses, making it harder for him to enter her heart.

“Not necessarily? Ms. Maia just admitted to having feelings for Mr. Cedric.”

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“Is everything arranged for the Horizon Awards ceremony?” Cedric asked coldly, not forgetting that Maia planned to confrontVictor at the event.

Baz nodded and respectfully said, “Everything is arranged.”

“Cooperate with her and escalate the situation to an irreversible point,” Cedric’s words were harsh, and his gaze was icy andterrifying.

Baz was stunned and asked, “Mr. Cedric, are you planning to ruin Victor?”“He dared to lay hands on my woman. Death is too cheap for him. | want him to suffer and wish he was dead.”

His sinister gaze carried a murderous intent, and his cold words seemed to corrode the soul. It was well-known in the businessworld that crossing paths with Cedric was not a wise move. Offending this man could mean a fate worse than death.

Baz could not help but shiver and nodded, saying, “Yes.”

Back in her suite, Maia realized that she had lost control of her emotions on the beach. She worked hard to stabilize herself andmaintain composure. Hope stayed with her throughout, observing her every move. After adjusting her own state, Maia looked atHope and said, “I’m

fine.”Relieved to hear Maia say that she was okay, Hope sighed. “Phew, sis, you really scared methere.”

Quickly pouring a glass of juice for Maia, Hope admired her once again. “I truly admire you. You're much stronger than me. Youmanaged to stabilize your emotions so quickly. If it were me, | wouldn’t be able to do it.”

“Maia, did you know? The day Buck rejected me, | felt like my heart was being torn apart. Even until the next day during theinterview, | couldn't recover. | was in a daze the whole time. Compared to you, I’m really useless.” Saying this, Hope shook herhead repeatedly, feeling

ashamed.Maia shook her head. “I’m not as strong as you think. Today, | lost control of my emotions.”

Maia lowered her eyes. She knew that losing control of emotions was not a good thing. As the president of StarlightEntertainment, emotional control was a necessity. As a businesswoman, she had to strictly manage her emotions, alwaysappearing calin and collected. But today, she

had lost control.

If there was someone who makes you lose control of your emotions, it means... they are different from others, a specialexistence. So, was Cedric still special to her? She could not say.

But what she had to admit was that she was moved. Because of him, her inner defenses were slowly breaking down. Thehysterical accusations were her way of protecting herself and

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However, the stronger her reaction, the more it proved that he held a special place in her heart...With these thoughts, Maia’s fists involuntarily clenched.

Hope immediately spoke up, saying, “Sis, you’re not a superhero. It’s normal to lose control of your emotions. Besides, | don’tthink Cedric is much better off than you. Don’t forget, he lost control too. Kissing you so desperately, stopping you — it’s becausehe’s afraid that if you yell it out, it might come true, right?”

Hope went on. “He’s afraid that you won’t love him anymore. He’s afraid that the little hope left in his heart will be completelyshattered. The Cedric just now was already standing on the edge of the abyss, and your accusations pushed him into the abyss.”

Although Hope had turned away at that moment, she had been sneakily watching. She paid attention to Maia and also observedCedric. In Hope’s heart, her sister was an object of admiration.

At this point, Hope shook her head in disbelief, “But... | really didn’t expect Cedric to have that side to him. | thought a manstanding at the pinnacle of the social pyramid, commanding wind and rain, fearless — | thought he wouldn't have vulnerabilities orbe heartbroken. Yet, in front of you, he turned into a pitiful man unable to win your love. It’s truly unbelievable.”