Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 111

Remington looked up, “So, running errands is your hobby? How about I transfer you to the Dashiell Group’s logistics company to shine bright?”

Cedric shuddered, quickly packed up his stuff, and bolted out of the office like a bat out of hell.

Remington went back to his paperwork, business as usual, but there was a hint of Irritation in his eyes.

That woman was playing him like a fiddle, getting better at giving him the cold shoulder, blocking him and hanging up on his calls like it was her day job. Did he have no pride? Still bending over backward to shower her with resources?

Instead of living the cushy life as Mrs. Dashiell, she was hell–bent on chasing hardship. If she had such a hunger for suffering, he’d let her have a taste for a few more days. Once she’d had enough of the pain, she’d know where her safe harbor was.

At Meadowbrook Meadows.

Right after Lizetta hung up the phone, Yolanda huffed, “Let’s steel our heart and be done playing with jerkfaces! I’m off to go head–to–head with the trolls!”

She was all geared up to go back to her room and have a keyboard war with the haters. But Lizetta grabbed her, “Chill, staying in constant fury may take a toll on the breasts. Let’s roll; time to hunt for some grub.

“But.”

“Forget about online drama. I’ve got it covered; no rush, we can clap back tomorrow.”

Lizetta dragged Yolanda out the door, and they found a cozy little diner. Breakfast arrived, and Lucian called.

and you were defending yourself, no blame on you. That dude woke up and after two days of observation in the hospital, he’ll be transferred

a sigh of relief, “Okay.”

not still at odds with Remi,

cracked a smile, “I’m thinking of how to thank

me this year. I’ve already finished mine,

green plum trees. The fruit was tart, and

13:12

make green plum wine

doctor said it was good for digestion and fatigue, and helpful for cardiovascular

other drink. In the four years

sure to send some his way, even if

not the season yet. How about I set you up with a girlfriend instead? You’ve finally had some reputation now; why let good things go

on my case about marriage enough as it is, it’s bad enough from them since they’re the elders, but what

“By right of being your

“Pffthaha.”

and couldn’t help but spit out her soy

sure made you bold! Oh, there’s a race at the

on joining the crowd, but Yolanda got excited, shaking her arm and

I’ve never

had gotta pamper