My Flash Romance With the Richest Mogul novel Chapter 1603

Elsie bit her lip and looked directly at Skylar. "If you have something to say, just say it. I know you're someone who's been reincarnated and has changed many things. So, don't try to manipulate me with the same tricks you've used on others. Speak plainly."

Skylar's expression darkened at her words, though it was hard to tell exactly what she felt.

"I know your past life was miserable," Elsie continued, her voice sharp. "In this life, you've probably used every method to steal Joe away. You must also know how deeply we loved each other in the past. No, in the past, Joe loved me dearly. But I was too blind to see it and kept rejecting him.

"You've probably never felt that kind of love from Joe, have you?" A smug smile spread across Elsie's face, and her eyes gleamed triumphantly.

But to her surprise, Skylar slowly smiled.

"Why are you smiling?" Elsie's confidence wavered, unsettled by Skylar's calm demeanor.

Skylar replied casually, "Nothing. Let's eat first. We can talk afterward."

She was a bit hungry anyway, so she decided to have some food.

Elsie frowned, unease creeping in. Despite the justification she felt in her words, guilt gnawed at her. Skylar's composure was unnerving—anyone else would have cracked under the pressure of such accusations. But Skylar… She simply ate, as if nothing had happened.

Skylar ate a good amount while Elsie barely touched hers. She nibbled on a piece of steak, her thoughts a tangled mess of confusion.

When Skylar finally set down her knife and fork, Elsie couldn't hold back any longer.

"What's your plan? Why did you have Paul arrange this meeting today? Come on, tell me everything. I have other things to do later," Elsie said, her voice tense.

Skylar's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold gleam entering her gaze. "Before you regained your past-life memories, did you meet anyone? Did you receive something?"

The phrase "negative item" sent a jolt through Elsie. She shot to her feet, panic flashing across her face.

"A negative item? How could I possibly have one? I don't know what you're talking about," she snapped. "Anyway, I know what's really going on here. You're feeling guilty because you changed your fate—you never had anything with Joe in your past life.

"If you hadn't, you wouldn't be sitting here questioning me. I have more important things to do—I'm leaving."

Grabbing her bag, Elsie turned to leave, her movements hurried and disjointed. Yet as she walked away, two words echoed in her mind—negative item.

She couldn't shake the thought. Could the gift she'd received truly be one? But how could that be? It had helped her regain her past-life memories.

If it hadn't been for Joe's cautious nature, she would have already given it to him. Only then would he remember and see Skylar for who she truly was.