Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

Chapter 1615

At Bettie's question, Lance realized Sabrina hadn't kept her word. But he was ready for this. He had someone download the surveillance footage and save it on his phone right after returning that day.

Lance promptly shared the surveillance footage with Bettie, stating, "She means nothing to me. I had turned her down." After seeing the footage, Bettie smirked and remarked, "Mr. Carter, you've got tons of pursuers overseas."

"But you're the one I'm into. Will you give me a chance?" Lance rested an arm on the back of Bettie's seat, leaning in closer to her with a subtle scent that was both bold and masculine surrounding her.

Lance adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. His expression was soft, with a slight smile and his lips slightly upturned, giving him the air of a ruffian in scholars' gowns.

Bettie was stunned, captivated by his charm.

"Miss Ramirez? Lance urged.

Lance's handsome face drew nearer, and Bettie could feel his breath. Finally, Bettie snapped out of it, leaned back, and clutched at her chest. "You gave me a fright... Alright. Let's hit those food stalls."

With that, she pushed Lance away and got up. She darted away swiftly, glancing around in a flurry as if she were fleeing from a wolf.

With a grin still playing on his lips, Lance stood up and followed Bettie closely.

At the back of the room, a woman with a mask kept her gaze fixed on the two of them. After they left, she waited quietly for about thirty seconds before standing up to follow them.

Lance quickly caught up with Bettie and mentioned, "My car is parked in the underground garage, and the elevator is that way."

He couldn't resist asking, "What made you laugh earlier?

"Well, nothing. It's a pity. I simply thought you were cuckolded," Bettie responded with a hint of amusement.

"I've never been with anyone else. If I was cuckolded, it's your doing."

Hearing Lance's lighthearted tone, Bettie kept her expression neutral. "So, you're saying you want to be cheated on? I could go to a bar and cheat on you now."

"The guys at the bar are no match for me. They're seeing too many people at once. You're the only one for me..." Suddenly, Bettie's mind drifted back to the summer after their final exams in high school. That was the first time she and Lance had been intimate. They were both so inexperienced that it took them forever to get it right, and she nearly threw him out of the bed at one point.

trying to shake those memories off. Her cheeks flushing and her ears turning pink, Bettie declared, "I don't like men with bad

now? It seems

gifted than

speechless momentarily. He seized Bettie's arm and pinned her against the wall, leaning close to whisper in a hushed tone, "You haven't known

against Bettie's ear. His words held a more meaningful message, making Bettie's

liar! You just mentioned you've never been with anyone else. How do you manage to learn a lot? By pleasuring yourself while gazing at your reflection in the

"No," Lance replied.

Bettie raised her eyebrows.

pleasure myself using your

you!" Bettie's face flushed with anger. She pushed

dashed off, with Bettie chasing after

seemed like

to hit him. "Okay, okay, to make it fair, you can look at

"Enough!"

have any of my photos, III take some

up!" Bettie stomped her

one after the other and headed down to the underground parking lot. Around the corner, the woman in a mask had witnessed their interaction. She clenched her fists and her gaze dropped, a

Sabrina been there, she would have recognized the masked woman

him to Centenia two days after

Lance's address from his secretary and passed it

Alice believed Lance was in Centenia on business, but she soon sensed

his hands. He took the opportunity to inquire about the best local restaurants, food stalls, and tourist spots in Centenia. His trip wasn't for work. He was here

everything together. She realized Lance wasn't interested in Sabrina, but in Sabrina's friend, Bettie. Lance had traveled to Centenia not for work, but for Bettie. The reason he had looked up Centenia's dining and

felt a pang of

Wilson family, he had always been seen as gentle, mature, steady, and composed. No matter the situation, he remained

When he wanted to reject someone's

saw a new side of Lance. He could be quirky, tender, and playful. He could laugh freely, be assertive, and indulge

In Philade, Lance wasn't truly himself. It

chances of winning his heart were getting

idea?" On their stroll to the