CHAPTER 413: NEVER LOVED YOU

Lauretta left Juliana's house but couldn't go home, knowing how she could be when cornered. She didn't want anger to take over after finding out her brother had sabotaged the company's success by firing all the staff she had hired and appointing an ambitious woman as the financial director without her consent. Just then, Ryan approached her. It wasn't the right time; she didn't want to talk, but Ryan insisted. "What's going on, Lauretta? Why are you here all by yourself? And why are you crying?" Ryan asked, clearly concerned. "Look, now's not the right time. I don't want to talk to anyone. That's why I came here—I want to be left alone," Lauretta said, brushing Ryan's hands away. Ryan looked surprised as he stared at her. "You went on vacation, and we haven't even checked in on each other. What have I done wrong? Have I hurt you in any way?" Infuriated by his constant questioning, Lauretta finally snapped. "Ryan, I need you to listen to me. I don't feel the same way about you that