Year Five The Perfect Goodbye Plan novel Chapter 256

“What is it you want to say?” Kent’s voice was cold and steady as he fixed his gaze on Shipley.

“Sweet Silvia has been with me for years, always chasing after me. Do you really think a few weeks in your company is enough to make her fall for you?”

Shipley’s tone was dismissive, almost smug, the end of his sentence curling with self-assurance.

No matter what, Silvia had been by his side for several years—there was no denying that. Compared to Kent’s arranged marriage with Silvia, Shipley felt a quiet pride.

Kent lifted his eyes, a hint of mockery flickering in them. “So, what exactly are you trying to say?”

“You and the Ashford family are joined by marriage, but Silvia’s feelings for me are real. I’ve heard your family’s reputation has taken a few hits lately. If you give Silvia back to me, I’ll make sure Vianne stops causing trouble for the Ashfords, and Silvia can finally have some peace. You should know, she actually cares a lot about your family.”

Back then, Silvia had willingly followed him to Luminova City—not just for love, but also because, at the time, she still felt like a stranger within the Ashford family. Still, deep down, she’d always cared for them.

As Shipley spoke, Kent’s eyes grew colder, icy beneath the surface.

Until this moment, he’d suspected that Vianne and Laurinda had teamed up to orchestrate this latest scheme. But now, it seemed the real culprit was Shipley.

How interesting.

Did Shipley really think something as simple as this would make him walk away from his marriage to Silvia?

“Shipley, you really do underestimate me,” Kent replied, mouth twisting in a sardonic smile. His eyes glinted with contempt as he continued, “Even without your interference, I’d have no trouble handling this situation. As for Silvia—you have some nerve. After everything you put her through, you stand here and talk about love? You’re shameless.”

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