Chapter 421 Lurking In The Dark

Cherise walked confidently towards the villa, her footsteps resounding in the quiet air.

The footsteps behind her grew closer and more urgent.

Cherise quickened her pace as her heart pounded in her chest.

She knew she was insignificant in the mansion; even her husband, Damien, held no power within those walls.

Without Mr. Kolson, no one could speak up for her; she had to rely solely on herself.

Cherise hurried through the floral pathway of the Lenoir Residence.

Her racing heart finally calmed as she reached the entrance of the Lenoir Residence. She had come this far; surely, she was safe now…

“Ah!”

As she pondered, the footsteps behind her suddenly stopped. In the next moment, her whole body was violently jerked backward as her backpack was yanked-

Cherise found herself in Tristan’s arms.

“Let go of me!”

She cried, struggling against his grip with all her might.

been cautious but never expected that Tristan would dare to touch her as soon as she stepped foot in the mansion’s living

are

garden. “I finally caught you alone. Did you think I would let you

man has been interfering the last few times, and it

yelped as she bit his

you conveniently forget the promise you made last time?

rage as he remembered the

raised his hand and delivered a resounding slap. ‘Smack!’ The

innocent and virtuous in front of me every damn time!” he spat, his voice

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contempt.

the headlines, almost resulting in someone

left dazed, seeing stars from the intensity of his

pounding in her head, Tristan’s scornful and condemning

teeth. “That was fake news!”

Lennon

Lennon… so keep your

“…”

What’s your excuse

another brutal slap. “It doesn’t matter, you’re already tainted. What harm would it do if I had my

his hands ruthless

“Tristan!” Cherise seethed.

and pleaded, “Think about the consequences of your

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