Chapter 1 The Joke in Los Angeles
On the day when Martina Martinez dragged her luggage out of the Walker family villa
like a hobo, half of the playboys in LA were watching her joke.
Over the years, she had been deeply in love with Benjamin Walker, losing herself for
him, and had become a laughing stock in the entire city.
As she carried the luggage down the stairs, she seemed somewhat delicate, taking each step carefully and coldly staring at the colorful sports cars that had just entered the villa courtyard.
In front of the red sports car, Adam Paloma was leaning against the front of the car, with his hands crossed in front of his chest, full of ridicule and playfulness in his eyes.
Since the day when Martina gave up her dignity and pursued Benjamin, Adam and many of the dandies in the city had disliked her.
Now, when these playboys heard from the Walker family’s maid that Martina was
packing up and preparing to leave, they immediately put down their “work” and shed over to see how she would get out of the Walker family in a pitiful state.
However, Martina wasn’t that pitiful, after all, her looks were still there.
Even though she was now unlucky in love, she was still a gorgeous woman in distress.
Martina was standing there in a light–colored long dress, waiting for the taxi she had
called.
Her slender figure was well–proportioned, and her demeanor was excellent.
She stood there, facing Adam.
Adam glanced at her luggage and immediately began to speak in a sarcastic tone, as if he already knew Martina’s plan. “Martinez, are you playing the trick again?”
His mocking tone didn’t escape Martina’s ears.
In everyone’s eyes, Martina was someone who had finally caught the heir of the Walker
family, so how could she give up easily?
Martina didn’t want to be like a spectacle after breaking up with Benjamin, she couldn’t
help but take a deep breath.
Yes!
She had previously used the threat of running away from home several times to
-pressure Benjamin into speaking up for her, giving her status and recognition, and giving her
enough love.
After numerous attempts, no one believed that Martina was really determined to leave. Martina couldn’t be bothered to say anything and just lowered her gaze to look at the delicate flowers she had planted in the yard.
She wondered if Benjamin would take care of them after she left. He probably wouldn’t care at all. Over the years, she had always been dispensable to him.
Thinking about it, it was really sad. Even though she had spent two months making up her mind to leave, when the day of departure really came, she still felt a little reluctant to go. However, the reluctance was not mixed with as much true affection and love as before. She had truly given up.
The ride–sharing app on her phone showed that the taxi was still about three miles away, so Martina continued to wait while dragging her luggage. She remained silent, and for some reason, Adam felt that something was off, but he still thought that Martina was a shameless woman who was easy to manipulate.
Many people believed that Martina loved Benjamin deeply and was willing to do anything to remain by his side. For six years, she had exhibited patience and persistence.
Adam stared at her with a deadpan expression and spoke without reservation.
He looked at her plain appearance, with only a small suitcase, and mocked her again, “At least you’re still Benjamin’s fiancée. Why did you run away without a chauffeur or maid to accompany you?”
Martina furrowed her eyebrows.
She suddenly wanted to know just how much she had tried to win over Benjamin, to make these wealthy young men despise her so much. Even though she was ready to leave today, Adam still had no intention of letting her off.
Adam noticed the expression on her face.
He pretended to be very curious and exclaimed, “Oh, Surely the Walker family wouldn’t deny you the face of giving you a car, right?”
The playboys in front of him burst into laughter.
He did it on purpose to make things difficult for her. Benjamin had been abroad for the past six months, and he only occasionally returned. The family’s trivial matters were all handled by his mother, Elizabeth Walker. Elizabeth had always disliked Martina. She didn’t show it so blatantly when Benjamin’s grand father, Jack Walker, was around.
Since Jack Walker moved to a nursing home in Orlando two months ago, Elizabeth has become increasingly disgusted and contemptuous of Martina.
Martina was not provoked by Adam’s words. Her exquisitely beautiful face remained indifferent. She also looked at Adam’s smug face and said coldly, “Amy Paloma has poor health. When you speak, be mindful of your words and beware of misdirected retribution for your wrongful deeds.”
Amy Paloma was Adam’s sister and his most precious treasure.
This was a sensitive topic for Adam. Anyone who talked about this topic would become a dead man.
Previously, Martina had been trying to fit into their circle, building relationships with them, but she had never mentioned these taboos.
When others made fun of her, she would only swallow her pride, not saying a word,
pretending not to care.
Until now, she had never been as sharp and piercing as she was at this moment.
She was leaving the Walker family, so what did she have to fear? The extreme thoughts
that had built up over years of enduring were now being released!
“Even if you want to push Amy Paloma onto Benjamin’s bed-” Martina chuckled and
said. “She still needs to have her life before she can do that.”
Amy had always had a weak body and needed rest.
Adam never thought that Martina would say such things! He looked stunned for a
moment, then a horrible and cold anger appeared on his face!
He strode towards Martina and grabbed her arm, pulling her closer to him.
These people considered themselves to be unapproachable and had never shown respect to anyone, including Martina. Now, as Adam was about to hit her in his rage, no one dared to stop him, including the nanny who was watching from behind.
Martina leaned to the side, but she couldn’t avoid the slap.
“Martinez, don’t think too highly of yourself. If it weren’t for you shamelessly lingering in the Walker family, would Benjamin intentionally stay abroad?” Adam snapped.
Indeed, it had been almost four months since Benjamin had returned.
If they were to talk about the real reason, it might be because of her that he deliberately stayed overseas. Adam was a man after all, tall in stature, and his slap was heavy enough to make Martina feel the severe pain.
Martina was thinking that if Benjamin had even given her the slightest bit of face, she wouldn’t have been slapped today.
slap.”
Martina didn’t cry, but instead stared at Adam and said, word by word, “I remember this
“You’re nothing without the Walker family,” Adam raised an eyebrow and taunted. “So what difference can you make if you remember it?”
Still provoking her, Adam said, “If you have the guts, then get out and never come back!”
Martina’s sharp fingertips dug deep into the flesh of her palm, the pain stimulating her mind to become clearer.
At that moment, she came to the realization that she could not move anyone, just as she understood that Benjamin did not love her either.
Benjamin didn’t love her, so leaving the Walker family meant she was nothing.
Despite being treated like a scabby dog by Adam and the others, and being hated by everyone in the Walker family, she couldn’t bear to leave.
But now, Adam’s slap accidentally woke her up, and even the only thing she couldn’t bear in her heart had completely disappeared.
Fortunately, the taxi arrived just in time. Martina told the driver to drive straight through
the gate.
She didn’t even look back at the place she had lived for six years, leaving firmly and
decisively.
