Chapter: 769

Ignoring her pleading words, Victor made up his mind and went straight to the point. Susan stood there like a condemned prisoner who had just received a death sentence. Her dream of becoming his wife had just been shattered to pieces.

“What if I still want to be with you?" Susan said in tears with a bitter smile. She remained hopeful and didn't want to give up.

"You can't do this to me, Victor! It's not fair!"

“Susan, did you forget what you promised me three years ago? Or do

I need to remind you again?" Victor's face was expressionless. But once he heard her refusal, his eyes became cold and unforgiving.

What had she promised him three years ago?

Susan's mind went blank. A few seconds later, a particularly heartbreaking piece of memory came rushing back. She suddenly remembered that dreadful day in the past when she found out that she was just someone's substitute.

The harsh realization filled her with bitter jealousy and rage.

Seeing the photo of Rachel's beautiful face on the table, Susan wished she could tear it up and set it to flames. But Susan knew that she carried the hope of the Salazar family. It would jeopardize her plans if she lost control of herself and acted out.

Even if it was painful and depressing to serve as Rachel's substitute, she couldn't complain or do anything to vent out her pent-up frustration.

In the heat of the moment, she quickly ran away from that place. But on the second day after her departure, she forced herself to calm down and think carefully. After weighing the pros and cons, she finally returned and signed a binding agreement with Victor. She became his nominal fiancee and the future hostess of the Sullivan family. At the same time, Salazar Group and Sullivan Group established a business partnership. Since then, she relied on the

Sullivan Group to advance her career as an actress.

The cooperation of the two companies worked wonders for Susan.

Meanwhile, Victor didn't personally gain anything from it. Still, he signed the contract without hesitation.

When Susan read the written agreement, she was moved by the benefits she received and thought Victor must have some feelings for her. She smiled brightly and said, "Victor, I knew it. You..."

"Have you finished reviewing every detail?" Victor asked in a serious tone as he sat on the office chair.

Faced with his cold attitude, the smile on Susan's face faltered, but she still held on to a glimmer of hope and tried to win him over.

"I've read everything. The contract looks good to me. Victor, I'm truly sorry about yesterday. I do look like Rachel, and maybe that's why you thought of her. It's fine with me. As long as you have me in your heart, I don't mind you thinking of her from time to time."

Susan told herself that she had to be considerate and understanding at this crucial time.

However, Victor's following statement delivered a sharp stab of pain to her heart.

"I only have one condition. If someday she comes back, you have to return everything that belongs to her."

It was clear that Victor utterly disregarded Susan's considerate words.

The hopeful smile on Susan's face instantly disappeared, and the fire inside her heart was completely extinguished. She held the contract tightly in her hand and pursed her lips.

"Ah, I see. It seems I have misunderstood the situation."

"I can give you more time to consider whether to sign this contract or not. This is a delicate matter after all." Victor leaned back on his chair and crossed his legs.