124 Identity

Before they could get close, cries of alarm were already audible.”

Lewis’s frown deepened even further, and he pressed

harder on the accelerator.

With a drift and a sharp turn, the car screeched to a halt in front of old Mrs. Horton’s courtyard gates.

Lewis anxiously pushed open the car door, expecting to see a woman trembling in humiliation over being mistreated, but as soon as he stepped out, he was stunned by the scene before him.

Keira stood there tall and upright, her gaze sharp. Sh exuded an aura of authority, with a group of securit guards sprawled around her on the ground.

The housemaids stood trembling at a distance.

Jake was also stunned, clearly not expecting Keira to be so capable in combat.

His shocked gaze fell upon Keira, who at that moment seemed so pure and untouchable. She elevated above all, making him realize for the first time that the

12:46

III

O

1/3

reason he couldn’t catch up with her in university wasn’t that she didn’t like him, but rather… he might not be good enough for her.

His jaw tightened.

The Keira he knew was a loner, preferring solitude in school, yet obedient and clever, diligently completing any homework or cleaning tasks set by teachers and fellow students.

But at that moment, he suddenly felt as though he had never really known her.

She stood aloof from the world, looking down with an air of superiority.

He suddenly understood that in university, she wasn’t really afraid of teachers or classmates, she j it beneath her to bicker with them.

Like a lone wolf that had strayed into a pack

huskies.

She tried hard to blend in with the crowd, maki

truly mistake her for an outcast husky…

Isla hadn’t expected this situation either.

hought

Olsen’s, Keira was just a scapegoat who could

formidable? She took down

did she see

eyes?

out, “Keira, how dare you raise your hand in the Horton residence? Call the police! We must

and then took out her phone to start dialing. “Fine, you dare to fight back against security. Let’s see

made, her phone vanished from her hand.

had been quickly snatched away

“Didn’t you just stop Fiona from calling Mr. Horton? What do you think? Will I let

back again. She

|||

O

379

the

head to see Lewis, Melissa cried

her head slightly, her

toward Lewis.

violent air around her hadn’t subsided,

rising as if she would strike down anyone

took her hand, frowning deeply as he examined her. “How

caused Keira’s

the opportunity to also cry out. “Yeah, Uncle, we were having a nice chat with Keira, but the she suddenly started hitting people… She didn’t even worry

right, Lewis, you must take control! This is

to be violent in the Horton

12:50

at all! This woman is too barbaric! Can’t she talk nicely? Where is the demure and gentle manner

holding Keira’s hand, his lips bitten tightly, his heart filled with reluctance.

you think I shouldn’t have

taken action?”

course.” Lewis frowned.

she was about to withdraw her hand when she heard his concerned voice. “Look, you’re bleeding. Have you forgotten you have anemia? Do you not know how precious your blood is to

Keira was speechless.

was slightly

she shouldn’t

and the chill on her body quietly dissipated…

the change in her demeanor and looked

(679)

“Go to the yard and

back

face full of concern. “Miss Olsen, where are you

serious?”

silent, then shamefully

cut that was already clotting, and his mouth twitched. “Am I too late? It’s already

didn’t know what to say.

Nor did Lewis.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255