Chapter 997

Connor's calmness was downright unsettling. Lucas hadn't even realized there was a rooftop here, and when he reached it, he found it completely empty. It wasn't even winter, yet a chill wrapped around him.

The moment the door clicked shut, Connor launched into action without a word. His fist connected squarely with Lucas's face, knocking him to the ground before he could even react. Blood trickled from the corner of Lucas's mouth.

"Connor, what's your problem?" Lucas spat, trying to get back on his feet. But Connor wasn't done. He came at Lucas again, fists and feet flying with no mercy. In no time, Lucas was curled up on the floor, unable to utter a word.

Having vented his fury, Connor finally seemed to snap back to reality. He stood by the balcony, lighting a cigarette. Behind him, Lucas lay still, barely moving.

never forgot a slight. So when Connor appeared, Lucas's gut instinct was fear. But Connor's calm demeanor was misleading; he turned out to be a cool-headed maniac, waiting patiently for Lucas. Without asking a single question, Connor had beaten Lucas to a pulp. Now, Connor stood at the balcony's edge, his hands smeared with blood, yet he seemed entirely unfazed. He lit a cigarette, his back to Lucas, and stared straight ahead at Disneyland, its dreamy, fairytale allure stretching before him. A slow smile crept onto his face, deepening with a glimmer of tears. "Chloe, I've finally

felt like ages, long enough for Lucas to regain a bit of strength. Lucas managed to sit up, leaning against

knew Connor hadn't aimed to kill— he'd avoided all the vital spots. With the force

laughed suddenly, "Why didn't you just

was ripped, bloodstained, his face battered and bruised. But even in his disarray there was no denying his good looks. He might be a tad spineless, but his gentle, considerate nature made him stand out among the elite as a refined and courteous soul. With looks and a demeanor like that, it wasn't hard

Lucas again. His voice was icy, “Lucas, you're nothing but a

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