Eight Years Lost A Love Unclaimed (Ariella)
Chapter 12

Chapter12

In the video, Chloe wore a white dress. Her long curls flowed over her shoulders, looking like a delicate doll.]

She stormed onto the stage, snatching the painting from Xavier's hands and throwing it to the ground.[]

Her pretty face twisted with rage, her expression wild and hysterical.]

"Xavier! If she's your true love, then what am I?"]

Xavier looked flustered, quickly placing a hand on Chloe's shoulder to calm her down.[]

"Chloe, what are you doing? This is just an auction."[]

Chloe pouted, acting spoiled.]

"I don't care! I want you to tell me right now, is she your true love, or am I? You've painted me so many times, even with us cuddling together!"

The crowd buzzed with excitement, and the media rushed to capture the drama.]

"Mr. Gomez, what's your relationship with Chloe? Why not be honest with us?"]

"Mr. Gomez, was your confession to Ariella sincere?"[]

"Mr. Gomez, how will you handle Ariella and Chloe?"

The auction turned into chaos, and Xavier shouted for the live stream to be cut.]

I smirked as I closed the video. What a farce.]

After that day, Xavier didn't contact me for several days. Was he feeling guilty?

My visa had arrived, and I was heading to the airport that morning to fly to Hawkin.]]

I probably wouldn't be back for a long time.[]

As I looked back at the familiar city, a sense of emptiness washed over me.

I had lived here for over twenty years, but I wasn't a local.[]

I had chosen to study and settle here because of Xavier.

If it weren't for him, I might never have had any connection to this small city.

Just as I was about to go through security, a voice called out to me.]

""Ariella! Wait!"

I turned to see Xavier, his hair disheveled, rushing toward me.

When he finally caught up, breathless, I calmly met his gaze.

"What do you want?"

Xavier reached into his pocket, fumbling for something.

I wasn't sure if it was from exhaustion or nerves, but his hands were shaking.] Just as he was about to pull out whatever it was, a familiar figure appeared.[] "Xavier! I knew you'd come after me. Thank goodness I made it in time." Chloe was also out of breath, and I couldn't help but replace it amusing.[]

Made it in time? What could she possibly be in time for?

It couldn't be to catch up with me before I boarded the plane.

Chloe snatched the item from Xavier's hand, the one he had struggled to pull out of his pocket.

I finally saw it was a small jewelry box.

I found it even more amusing. Was there an engagement ring inside?]]

Did he really chase after me before I boarded to propose?

As I was thinking this, Chloe opened the box.

Seeing the ring inside, Chloe went wild, throwing the box to the ground.

The box shattered, and the ring flew out, bouncing away.

Chloe's eyes turned red as she looked at Xavier, crying pitifully.[]

"Xavier, why? Why are you doing this to me? You like me more than her..."[]

"Tell me right now, who do you love more? Ariella or me?"]

Xavier's face darkened as he gritted his teeth, staying silent.[]

When Chloe tried to grab his hand, he finally exploded.]]

"Chloe! I already told you before we came here. I don't mind repeating it in front of Ariella!"

"I love Ariella, not you. Stop deluding yourself!"[]

Chloe suddenly went quiet, disbelief written all over her face.

"Fine. You said it. Don't regret it!"]

With that, Chloe turned and ran out.[]

Xavier hesitated for only a moment before chasing after her.]

I smirked and turned back to the security checkpoint.