Letting Go Of The Man Who Dimmed My Light

Synopsis

I was the only daughter of the Payne family, and I fell hard for a penniless university student. For him, I spent freely, money, connections, everything, to lift him into the world of the elite. It became the favorite topic of gossip in all of Harborton. Everyone assumed Nathan Cole would be grateful—if not offering himself in marriage, at least he wouldn't bite the hand that fed him. Yet, he chose to stand against me, becoming the bodyguard for my rival competing for the Metro Channel's Evening Spotlight anchor position. In my previous life, I trashed the victory party, demanding an explanation from Nathan. He simply said, "Miss Bright recognized my talent and offered me a high salary. I couldn't refuse." I laughed coldly. What about all the resources and money I poured into him? Nathan didn't mention any of that. Only when I gave him the cold shoulder did he reluctantly explain. "It's different. What Miss Bright gives me, I earned with my own skills. Every penny feels deserved," he said. That was his last shred of pride. Because I loved him, I was the first to yield. But I never expected that when danger came, the man who once promised, "Even if Miss Bright is my employer, I will always protect you first," wouldn't even spare me a glance. He let me take the bullet and fall into the sea. In my final moments, I realized no pride could possibly be worth my life.