Ileana’s resistance was useless; Dawson, the butler, had clearly come prepared

He crouched down, took Ileana’s hand without hesitation, and, ignoring her protests, signaled for the bodyguard to pick her up and carry her out of the gymnasium.

Meanwhile, Alessia–shielded by Ethan and Liam–made her way outside, only to run straight into Stella and Justin, who were hurrying toward them.

“Lessie! Are you okay?” Stella grabbed Alessia’s hand, turning it over anxiously. The ugly bruises stood out starkly against her pale skin, making the injury look even

worse.

“Damn it, Ileana! If I don’t beat her senseless, my last name isn’t Laine!” Stella was shaking with anger and was about to storm back into the gym when Alessia, well aware of her temperament, caught her just in time.

“Stella, calm down–wait. What are you doing here?”

She should have been with Dave at this hour. Alessia also couldn’t help noticing how coincidental Ethan and Liam’s appearance was.

“It was Lucy who told us,” Stella replied, her voice still tinged with frustration. With Alessia holding her back, she didn’t dare break free and just stood there fuming.

“Lucy?” Alessia asked, frowning.

you, so she called Stella,” Justin

glanced at her phone. She’d been on a call with Cole the whole time, which explained why Lucy

“What did she say?”

were hurt, so Lucy went to find your brothers and brought them to the gym. Basically, Ileana not only wanted to keep you out of the next round, she also wanted you to experience what it feels like when everyone turns against

was shocking to realize the ‘e

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it–it was me who led your brothers right to her, Stelle fentan growing angrier by the second.

and quickly recounted what

the time she finished, Stella looked ready to explode. Justin quickly wrapped an arm around her shoulders, whispering, “Calm down, deep breaths, Stella,” until she managed

managed to keep a cool head and rein

inside now,”

mention of Cole, both Liam and Ethan instinctively turned to glance

glances, realizing they hadn’t seen anyone when they’d rushed in

wasn’t surprised in the least. Hearing Cole was inside,

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