Chapter 2

"Glad you know your place. Otherwise, if my family stepped in, you wouldn't just be dealing with three broken ribs."

Chloe stood there in a custom Chanel tweed suit, a matching handbag dangling from her arm, and diamond-encrusted heels.

She looked every bit the spoiled, pampered princess she was.

She tilted her chin up, her voice dripping with arrogance.

"Leave New York within three days. I don't want to live in the same city as my boyfriend’s pathetic ex. It ruins my mood."

I kept my eyes down. She was just as ruthless and unreasonable as the rumors said.

I had three broken ribs. I couldn't even leave the hospital in three days, and she wanted me out of the city?

I looked at Ethan, who was standing nearby, hoping he would tell this brainless brat to give me some time.

But when Chloe saw me looking at him, she flew into a jealous rage.

She swung her expensive Chanel bag and slammed it right into my face.

"You bitch! You took my money and you're still drooling over my man!"

Blood started seeping through my head bandages.

I clutched my forehead, my face turning pale from the agonizing pain.

Chloe wasn't done. A cruel smirk played on her lips as she walked toward me on her stilettos.

Ethan instinctively reached out to stop her, but after a moment of hesitation, his hand dropped back to his side.

"Chloe, don't take it too far. The hospital has too many eyes. It's bad for your reputation."

"Reputation? Who cares?"

Chloe grabbed a fistful of my hair, pulling so hard I felt like my scalp was ripping off.

"I am Chloe King! No one in New York dares to cross me!"

"Even if my reputation is trash, people will still beg to be my dogs."

With that, she slapped me hard across the face.

Just when I thought I was going to die right there in that bed...

A tall, incredibly handsome man appeared at the door.

"Chloe!"

Chloe froze. She immediately let go of my hair, her vicious snarl instantly turning into a sweet, innocent smile. She ran over and wrapped her arms around his.

"Julian! What are you doing here?"