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.

but never expected that Tristan would dare to touch her as soon

are you screaming?

covered her mouth, swiftly dragging her into a corner of the small garden. “I finally caught

the last few times, and

as she bit his hand. Let go of me!”

the promise you made last time? If you

suppressed rage as he remembered the past incident.

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

front of me every damn time!” he spat, his

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contempt.

happened? It made the headlines, almost resulting

dazed, seeing stars from the intensity

scornful and condemning voice continued to ring in her ears.

clenched her teeth. “That was

Lennon

had anything with Lennon… so keep your hands off me!”

“…”

your excuse

sneer, Damien landed another brutal slap. “It doesn’t matter, you’re already tainted. What harm would

Cherise’s dress apart, his hands

“Tristan!” Cherise seethed.

and pleaded, “Think about the consequences

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