Chapter 411

Aurora bit her lip. "He didn't touch me that night. He told me to get lost. The video was fake—I had someone edit it. It wasn't real." "So, you failed?" "Yes, I failed." Aurora's heart sank into a pit of despair. She hated admitting it, but the reality was unavoidable. In Samuel's heart, she held no place at all. "Aurora, go apologize to Mr. Hasting in person. Beg for his forgiveness. And remember, look pitiful—got it?" Aurora knew this was her last chance. After some effort, she tracked down Samuel's whereabouts and dressed carefully, exuding a vulnerable and disheveled look. She avoided everyone else and made her way to the private room where Samuel was. When she opened the door, all eyes in the room turned to her. Under their collective gaze, Aurora walked slowly toward Samuel. He sat there smoking, his features cold and detached, his gaze so distant it sent shivers down her spine. She hesitated, her voice soft and trembling. "Mr. Hasting… could we talk in private?" Aurora's