After Death, Love Unveiled

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"Hi, Ms. Kensington." When Emily saw Elara, there was a flicker of surprise in her eyes. She hadn't expected Elara to actually come to pick her up.

Elara sized Emily up, relieved to see that she wasn't hurt.

Jack probably wouldn't resort to physical violence at this stage; he was more interested in wearing Emily down mentally, forcing her to give up on her own. His methods were psychological, not physical. "Let's go," Elara said. She led Emily downstairs. The moment they descended, Elara spotted Jack sitting on the sofa, surrounded by his family's security team.

Jack raised a smirk when he saw her. "Ms. Kensington, I offered you a ride, but you refused. Yet here you are, coming over on your own."

"I'm here to take Emily back," Elara replied firmly.

Jack glanced at Emily and then back at Elara. "She's perfectly fine here. Is there something about this place that doesn't suit her?"

As he spoke, he shifted his gaze to Emily, got up, and walked over to her. He extended a hand.

Emily froze in fear, too startled to move away. Her eyes widened as Jack's fingers reached her face, brushing her cheek.

Jack gently pinched her cheek, his tone deceptively kind. "Good job. Without you, Ms. Kensington wouldn't have paid me at

visit. Ms. Kensington, since you're already here, don't think about leaving."

Elara pulled out her phone, intending to make a call.

Jack's voice turned cold. "Don't bother. The person who came here with you has already been sent away. Ms. Kensington, shall we go upstairs and talk?" As he spoke, he extended his hand toward her. Before he could touch her, Elara slapped him across the face.

Jack paused, clicking his tongue in mock annoyance. "Such a temper. But I have to say, it's quite interesting that you dared to hit me."

He turned to his men. "Let Emily go. Since she helped bring Ms. Kensington here, I'll keep my word and let her leave."

Elara turned to Emily, her thoughts racing. 'Emily tricked me into coming here?'

Emily's eyes widened in panic as she looked at Elara, desperate to explain. "Ms. Kensington, I..."

Before Emily could finish, Jack's men grabbed her and escorted her out the door.

her. "I heard you're Ms. Hawthorne's apprentice. "But as for the Hawthorne family, I've

out, attempting to grab her

resistance. His tone was that of a predator toying with

as well have a little fun. I'm curious. If Lysander finds out his woman has been played

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narrowed. Instead of reacting to his taunt, she said," don't think I can escape. I just want to know. What did you mean by what you said carlier?" Jack

tricked me into

knew there was no way you'd willingly walk into my home, so I had her lure you here. Ms. Kensington, was

people like her don't belong in our world. Why would you make an enemy out of

stared at Jack, her expression

looking at me like that? Let's focus on something

wine, poured two glasses, and handed one to her. "Drink up. You'll loosen up a bit afterward." Elara accepted the glass, gazing at the crimson liquid. "Mr. Hacker, you certainly know how to enjoy yourself, still in the mood for wine

with arrogance. "You know what I love the

I did was grope her a bit after a few drinks, and she acted like it was the highlight of her

that's your excuse for abusing her?

you victimized,

plenty of benefits in return." Elara's voice was cold as she spoke. "Do you even realize Emily tried to kill herself several times

"Kill herself? Please. She should be grateful. I gave her family plenty of money. And now you're telling me she

don't represent her own," Elara said sharply. "Jack, you

lives you've destroyed? One of your victims can't even have children anymore after getting an abortion for you. How can you possibly call it a privilege to

time, Jack's face darkened. "How do you

no secrets in this world, Jack. Did you really think you could cover it all up? Did you believe people would put up with your behavior forever?" Elara's voice was steady and unwavering. She

few seconds before he suddenly laughed. "So that's why I've

could go to court. I guess that explains your confidence. You've really done

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