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tears.
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rathy whatsoever.]
Despite Urdy’s pitiful tears, Lance felt no sympathy v
He closed his eyes and called for the butler. “Handle it as you see fit.-[]
The meaning was clear–He wouldn’t waste another moment on Hedy.
“No! No, please she cried out, panic rising in her voice. “Lance, you can’t do this to met L
go to prison!“]
Fear consorted Hedy’s face, but lance remained unmoved.
Hedy fought desperately as she was dragged away, her long nails leaving deep scratches in the doorframe, but the butler pulled her out regardless
THUD!
out of bed]
The heavy hospital door closed, sealing off her anguished screams. Only then did Lance open his eyes and climb out of
Since waking up, he hadn’t heard a single word about Anthea
He’d tried casually probing for information, but everyone had stonewalled him completely.]
sense of unease gnawed at him. Lance attempted to leave his room immediately after dealing with Hedy, despite his unhealed injuries.[]
Two Bodyguards Instantly blocked his path. “Sir, Mr. Rhodes gave orders.”
“You’re not allowed to see Miss Orlando anymore.”
Lance ignored them, demanding they get out of his way.
But the bodyguards stood firm. Please don’t make this difficult for us, str.
Fuck off!” Lance shouted.]]
LANCE Rhodes
A sharp voice rang out, stopping him in his tracks. Fred stood at the end of the colder, glaring at his son. “Get back to your room. Now.”
“Lead, why can’t I see her?” Lance demanded |
Fred laughed coldly. “Why should she see your
“You’ve done so much damage, do you really think you can just waltz back into her life?“||
These sharp questions Jeft Lance speechless.|||
Without waiting for a response, Fred instructed the bodyguards to maintain their position and left||
Later that night, Fred heard news that he’d escaped the Iospital to look for Authea
should we go after hun one of the bodyguards asked
Lahook his head. “Let him be. Maybe then he’ll learn something 1
It was the only way he learn his lesson!]
In the dead of night, a mai în Isuspital
i hospital clothes arrived trembless at the Orlando
No matter how Lance pleaded, the security guards refused to let him in |
Lventually, the butler emerged with a message from Tuby ||
Estate.]
“Mr. Rhodes, please. Just leave her alone. Stop trying to hurt my younger lady“]
CRACK
Lightning split the sky, luminating Lance’s deathly pale face.||
Torrential rain beat against his skin, snapping him back to reality. “Hurting her? What do you mean?–]
The baller’s expression hardened completely. “How convenient that you’ve forgotten.“||
Did you forget concealing your feelings for your stepsister before marrying our Miss Anthen? Did you forget repeatedly neglecting and mistreating her for Hedy’s sake after your wedding?||
“I suppose in your eyes, none of that counts as harm. Yet these actions nearly cost our young lady her lifer||
“But don’t worry yourself–Miss Anthea no longer needs your apology.”
BOOMI
Another thunderclap shook the night, making Lance’s ears ring[]
He clenched his fists, fighting to control his trembling body.
Deep down, Lance had always known his actions would hurt Anthea.
But his mind had been so consumed with Hedy that he’d justified everything Anthea was understanding she wouldn’t mind
Even when she was obviously upset, he’d thought a simple apology would fix things.
He’d even forgotten to apologize sometimes, assuming she wouldn’t care anyway.
Now Anthea truly didn’t care anymore, and Lance felt a hollowness in his chests if something vital had slipped away–something he could never recapture.]
As the butler continued speaking, he noticed Lance’s drenched clothing and paid face. He softened his tone slightly.
Mr. Rhodes, you know we can’t compete with the Rhodes, If you continue pursuing Miss Anthen, it will only cause more pain for everyone involved.
Please, let her go. Don’t come back.”
WHILLKER
heart skipped a beat.[]
The heavy iron gate slammed shut in front of him, the sound echoing in his ears ea find warning, Lance’s he
