The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 707

Tears streamed down Candida’s cheeks, falling in heavy drops.

A deep sense of helplessness washed over her—she simply wasn’t strong enough.

“Karl, for all those years I stood by you, cared for you… I’m begging you, please—don’t hurt Star, okay? Please… I’ll go back with you right now. I won’t say another word about breaking up.”

Karl’s eyes narrowed. “You’d beg me—for a woman as insignificant as her?”

He knew better than anyone how proud Candida was. Even when she’d hit rock bottom, desperate and alone, she’d never once pleaded for mercy. She’d always known that if she did, he would cave—yet she’d chosen to sleep on park benches rather than send him a single message. She’d even blocked his number, cutting him off completely.

And now, for the sake of a woman he saw as nothing more than an insect, she was begging?

Karl’s face darkened with a mix of shock and fury.

Sure, Candida had once done the same for him, back when he’d lost his eyesight. But that was different. He was not like other people. There was no comparison—he wouldn’t allow it. Anyone who dared stand on his level… could not be allowed to stay.

That thought made his gaze turn icier still.

He looked at Candida, his expression softening with a gentle smile. “Candida, don’t you realize? The more you care about someone, the more you beg for them, the more I want to destroy them.”

By now, two bodyguards had closed in. One of them easily pinned Candida’s arms behind her back. She struggled wildly, but she was no match for their professional training.

“Karl, you ungrateful bastard, I’ll never forgive you!” she screamed.

Karl looked on, expressionless, unmoved by her fury. To him, threats and hatred from the weak were nothing but impotent rage.