Damaged (The Dark Billionaire, #6) Read Online Free PDF

because she had been dumb enough to trust an asshole. She deserved it.
    “I’m...” she said, trying to hide her disgust. “I’m just leaving.”

Chapter Five
    J ennifer walked around her block for fifteen minutes. She was exhausted but couldn’t go home; not yet. She needed to breathe and to feel the cold air of the night cleanse her lungs after such a dramatic day.
    Enzo had been playing with her all along. She couldn’t believe it. What a jerk! Whether his relationship with Ashley Thompson was recent or not, he hadn’t been honest with her. She didn’t really expect Enzo to be available; he probably had other opportunities, but he had asked her to follow him to Thailand. He had asked her to give up everything and Jennifer had actually thought about it - a few seconds only, but long enough to get an imprint on her soul. It wasn’t every day that somebody offered you to live like a princess, she thought. The offer had been very tempting and very satisfying for her ego. Jennifer had definitely received a boost of confidence but now, that superficial invitation tasted quite bitter and she felt ashamed.
    She felt ashamed to have been so naive. She should have gone home instead of following him to his hotel room. She should have guessed that he just wanted to take advantage of her. She should have resisted more. She had betrayed Bruce for someone who wasn’t even worth it. What a joke!
    Jennifer had never been really lucky or happy with men. Bruce had been the first one to give her hopes in a better future but the early days of their perfect relationship seemed like a distant memory. The most painful thing to accept was the fact that her couple was in danger by her own fault. Bruce hadn’t been perfect, but if Jennifer had stayed completely faithful, she wouldn’t have felt so sorry to lose him. She would have let him go and moved on.
    Unfortunately, things were worse than that. She was also responsible for this incredible mess. She had participated in the chaos she was forced to live in and that was a difficult idea to digest. Bruce had neglected her and she had pushed things even further by falling into Enzo’s arms - only to realize he was sleeping with another woman at the same time.
    Jen, congratulations. You did something that nobody else could have done better than you.
    She needed to talk. She really needed to have someone next to her to listen and offer advice. She desperately wanted a strong shoulder to lean against. She had so much to say and so much to complain about, that she knew she wouldn’t be able to sleep. She would probably let all her negative and guilty thoughts drive her crazy before she could close her eyes.
    I’m so, so lonely...
    Jennifer walked back to her building and thought about calling Victoria. She was the only one who seemed mature enough to understand and who wouldn’t judge too quickly. The last thing Jennifer needed was to receive a lecture about love and relationships in a perfect world. This was the real world and she had a real-life dilemma. She needed someone strong and down-to-earth to make her feel better.
    “Hi Vicky, this is Jennifer. Jennifer Stuart. I’m sorry to call you that late.”
    “What’s going on?”
    “Well, I have a big problem.”
    “Is it about work? Something happened to Bruce?”
    “It’s about him but it’s not about work.”
    “Let me guess... It’s about your friend, Enzo. You were supposed to meet him today if I remember well.”
    “Exactly.”
    “So? Have you come to a conclusion?”
    “Vicky, I know you have other things to do but I’d really appreciate if we could meet.”
    “Sure. Why don’t you come home tomorrow morning. We can have brunch together.”
    “No, I mean tonight.”
    “Now?”
    “I don’t know what to do, Vicky. I’m lost. I almost slept with Enzo and then, I met Bruce in a club.”
    “Does he know? Bruce?”
    “Yes. When he saw me, he knew right away. I could see it in his eyes.”
    “Jesus. There are so