Chapter 267 The Dangerous Trap
Julia looked at the gift. It was an extremely rare millennium–old ginseng
Hardly a small gifi.
“This is very thoughtful of you.”
Lucas smiled. Tll leave now, not disturb you and your mother!
A short time later, back in the house, Julia suddenly slapped her thigh.
“Now I remember! Lucas Aldridge, of the prestigious Aldridge family of Havenbrook’s intellectual elite
Summer hummed absent–mindedly and headed upstairs to the shower.
Julia followed closely. “Does he like you?”
Summer frowned. Was it that obvious?
Julia took one look at her expression and knew.
– Pearls
“Summer, I know you’ve decided to raise the child on your own, but have you considered… if the opportunity arises. not be a bad idea to find a suitable father for the baby”
Summer stopped in her tracks. “Mom, what nonsense are you talking about?”
Julia continued. “A mother’s intuition is never wrong. This Lucas seems cultured and refined, with excellent manner. The Aldridge family is known for its scholarly heritage; they wouldn’t care about background or status. If he really likes you. I think you should consider it.”
Summer became increasingly uncomfortable.
“Stop. Lucas and I aren’t like that. I don’t have feelings for him.”
“Feelings? You liked Trevor at first, then you got involved with Fraser. But neither of those men was good.” Julia realizing she’d gone too far.
“Summer, I misspoke. I just don’t want you to fight alone.”
Summer’s voice became firm. “Don’t bring it up again.”
a cut herself off
Meanwhile, in a luxury hotel, Philip climbed out of bed and tied his robe.
On the mattress, Sienna’s barely–healed wounds were now crisscrossed with fresh lash marks, grotesque and horrifying
These days, whenever Philip had free time, he summoned me to vent his sadism, Each session brought new tools, belts, electric prods, and tonight, a whip.
A few more rounds like this, and I will be dead.
Despite his wealth, the man was stingy. Each time, he tossed me a few hundred thousand, barely making a dent in my debt.
With this thought and the stench of Philip’s meeting clung to her skin. Sienna nearly vomited.
Philip lit a cigarette on the sofa and grinned.
When are you going to deliver that woman? I’m tired of fucking you.”
Sienna wiped her tears with the back of her hand and bit her lip hard enough to draw blood.
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