Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 1304 Dressed Like This in the Middle of the Night

Ann lowered her head in silence as the young woman pointed to several bodyguards nearby.

"Take her out," the woman commanded. "Remember her face. She's banned from our property. If I see her again, I'll deal with her personally." Her voice dripped with contempt. "The nerve of her, trying to seduce my brother and making him late for the gala."

Ann was dragged away like a discarded object, her dignity stripped bare as the wealthy socialites erupted in cruel laughter.

"I've got photos," one called out.

Another chimed in, "I recorded everything. If she ever shows her face around your brother again, I'll make sure this goes viral."

Their laughter echoed behind her as the bodyguards threw Ann outside the gates. Every bone in her body screamed in pain. She struggled to her feet, desperately trying to straighten her disheveled clothing.

Inside, the family gathering had transformed into a playground for the younger generation. The elders had retired for the evening, leaving the main hall to the mercy of the intoxicated youth. The man sat at the center, several drinks in despite his late arrival.

The others made small talk before shifting to discussions about the stock market. He hadn't given Ann's desperate call a second thought. After all, the car keys were with his driver, who only took orders from him. At worst, she'd been intimidated, but she would have been fine if she'd just stayed in the car.

himself in debates about economic trends. When the women entered, his brow furrowed momentarily, but he showed no further concern. To him, Ann was an outsider-her discomfort was trivial. Still,

along roads where taxis never ventured. She removed her heels, carrying them as she followed the path illuminated by streetlights. Suddenly, a luxury vehicle appeared ahead-clearly another party-bound

the window. Taking in her disheveled appearance and the marks visible on

I'll show you a good time," he

by her dismissal,

for the full experience. You won't

stumbled and fell, scraping her palms raw against the pavement. The driver and security guard pursuing her

Can't run anymore?" one

rage and helplessness. This was happening because she'd gotten involved with that man, because she'd been forward in

pressed on. The man, infuriated by her determination, barked orders at his bodyguards. "Take her by that tree. I refuse

beauty despite everything, his eyes gleaming

he gripped her chin forcefully. "Look at those marks on your face. Someone doesn't

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