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, Chapter 0056 , Hansel burst into his bedroom and flung the closet doors open like a madman. Then, he rushed to Miranda’s walk–in closet. , All the designer bags, clothes, watches, and jewelry he had gifted her were neatly arranged inside. Not a single item was missing. , Hansel’s gaze landed on a cherry quartz bracelet. His breath quickened, and a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes. , He clearly remembered that it was a birthday gift he;d brought back. from abroad for Miranda during their third year together. , Cherry sounded like the word, “cherish“. This gift was a reminder to Miranda that she was the most cherished person in his life. Back then, she’d loved the bracelet dearly and had worn it all the time. , And yet, she’d even left the bracelet behind, as if she’d abandoned her love for him along with it. , Hansel sank onto the edge of the bed. He suddenly realized that Miranda wasn’t throwing a tantrum. She truly meant every word she’d said. This time, she was really serious about breaking up with him. , Suddenly, Martha heard a loud crash. Startled, she quickly ran upstairs. , As she reached the entrance of the walk–in closet, she ran into Hansel, who stormed past her. His expression was dark and foreboding. , “Mr. Johnson…” Martha called out. She wanted to ask what had happened, but he didn’t even spare her a glance as he walked away. , Martha turned her head and gasped in shock. The walk–in closet was a complete mess. , The expensive jewelry cabinet had been smashed to smithereens, new clothes with tags still attached to them were strewn everywhere, and , the bohemian rug had been ripped to pieces. , Martha recalled how she’d just cleaned the kitchen and disposed of a , pot of spoiled soup, and now she had to clear away the wreckage in the bedroom. , She could only sigh. The life of a hired help was truly a tough one, The club was filled with psychedelic lights and scantily clad young people dancing to tacky numbers in the center of the stage. Hansel sat in a corner, drinking alone. , , , , He ordered a bottle of whiskey and downed large gulps one after another. He didn’t seem to be enjoying the drink but more like venting his frustrations. , The dim lights lit up his face from time to time. His well–defined features were shrouded in a cold air, which added an extra layer of allure and intrigue to him. , Women passing by were drawn to his mysterious vibe inexplicably. Some of them couldn’t help but approach him, ignoring the standoffish , air he exuded. , “Hey, handsome. Drinking alone is quite boring. How about I join you?” A woman in an off–shoulder top leaned into him slightly, revealing her well–endowed figure. Any normal man would’ve taken a second look at her sexy cleavage. , However, Hansel just shot a cold glance at her. “Get lost!” , His dark, intimidating gaze was enough to scare her away at first glance. The woman left immediately, fearing to stay for even a second longer. , After driving the bothersome fly away, Hansel continued drowning , 2

/3 , himself in alcohol. , He quickly emptied the bottle of whiskey, and he raised his hand to call for a waiter. In a daze, he suddenly spotted a familiar figure. , He rushed toward the figure frantically and grabbed the woman’s arm from behind. “Mi….” , The woman turned around angrily. However, her initial anger , transformed into a sweet smile when she saw how handsome Hansel , was. , She pressed herself against him and said, “Hey, handsome. Are you looking for me?” , Hansel realized he’d mistaken her for someone else. Frowning, he withdrew his hand. Miranda would never be so forward. “I’m sorry, I mistook you for someone else.” , The woman pouted in disappointment and muttered under her breath. as she watched him walk away. “Is he even a man? Why would he refuse a woman throwing herself at him?” , Hansel couldn’t stay a minute longer in this smoky and suffocating place. He finished the last bit of his drink in the glass. Grabbing his coat, he headed for the exit. , When he was near the exit, someone called out to him, “Hans!” , , , , Today’s Bonus Offer , , , , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.