Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 72

Remington just gave her a smile with a hooked lip. “No worries.”

The man, slightly tipsy, had that extra bit of a roguish charm compared to his usual cool and lofty demeanor.

His shirt collar was unbuttoned at the top, revealing a collarbone hidden in the dim light, which glowed with a blush; it was deadly sexy.

The room was buzzing with teasing: Evelina blushed, and her eyes on him were brimming with tender affection, oozing charm like nobody’s business.

Lizetta suddenly felt that winning was so overrated, and her eyes burned a tad.

“Got into a spat with Remi? Come on, Lucian will show him who’s boss.”

Lucian chimed in; standing up and pulling Lizetta to her feet, she announced loudly.

“I’m done here, I’m gonna take Litchi for a spin on the dance floor.”

Lizetta followed him, and the two quickly left the private room.

Once Lizetta was gone, Lulu perked up.

She hadn’t won a single game; didn’t she have any pride? Thumping her leg, she shook the dice cup and rolled a couple of fours before she prodded Evelina.

“Hurry it up. Ms. Hawthorne, your turn.”

Next to her, Remington had been giving off a frosty vibe ever since Lizetta left.

Evelina, distracted, made a careless throw.

“Ahaha, I won, I won, drink up!”

Lulu shoved a glass into Evelina’s hand, who turned to pass it to Remington, “Remi.”

But Remington wouldn’t even glance at her, and he said coldly.

“Heh, you think I’m some kind of drink buddy?”

what’s this

stood up and strode off.

froze, and Remington’s tall figure was already a few steps away.

to follow, but Lulu leaped onto her legs,

Hawthorne, how can you bail on your

Evelina shook

I know, you were being sneaky with the questions earlier

in the room watched, but their expressions

felt as exposed as if she’d been stripped bare, wishing she could kick Lulu to the curb and

liquor, with her eyes reddened, she looked

Hawthorne family were old family friends, Cassius

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her life stolen and have endured so much hardship as a

today. Lizetta’s question seemed to reveal a different

over, picked up the glass and

with a dark face, pulled Lulu off and

“You okay?”

him and hurried after

left, the private room lost its buzz, and everyone quickly followed suit.

with his eyes

That’s

only to see, on the dance floor’s oval stage, usually a wild party, today

act.

T–shirt and jeans, was dressed like an average college student, not

and every strand of her hair seemed to dance; her glances and turns were enchanting, full of allure.

as water yet with an edgy swing, bewitching to the core, a contradictory mix of sultry and pure.

wonder once she hit the stage, it was hers alone,

It was Lizetta.

had dragged her onto the dance floor, close to the stage, then suddenly leaned

her ear.