Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 172

His exposed neck and collarbones were tinged with a faint blush, possibly from the alcohol or desire, as his Adam’s apple bobbed.

It was somewhat mesmerizing.

But such allure no longer stirred Lizetta’s heart; her face was icy cold.

“Remington, if you’re in heat, go find your darling! She’s the one who got slapped and needs your care and comfort right now!”

She shoved him towards the door!

She was getting pretty darn good at handling situations like this.

Remington felt a chill in his heart, but the heat and restlessness in his body didn’t dissipate one bit.

He leaned into her, deliberately making a move, while his handsome face took on a dangerous and wicked look that wasn’t usually there, thanks to his damp hair.

“Feeling it? Right now, you’re the only one I’m interested in. Let’s call it a breakup shag, shall we? We haven’t tried other positions and roles yet, and with the night being so long, let’s take our time to explore, so we don’t end up regretting it after the divorce.”

Lizetta couldn’t believe such words were coming from the usually abstinent and cool Remington.

Who would regret it? Who wants a breakup shag with him!

She was on the verge of a breakdown when the elevator dinged to

a stop.

if facing a formidable enemy, clung to the

Remington bent down to scoop

to let go, but the man simply stepped forward.

resist

the elevator against

was walking towards

cried for help, “Save me! Help

doesn’t seem

“Didn’t you see my wife is

hadn’t drunk anything; she was just bullied

elevator.

“No! He’s lying, I’m not his wife, please help me call someone, or the

stood in front of him, although he found Remington quite intimidating,

set Lizetta

as her feet hit the ground, Lizetta tried to run, but Remington

chick unable to escape

pulled out his phone, tapped a couple of times,

1/2

For yourself?

photo on the screen, then back at Lizetta’s anxious and helpless

ald with displeasure,

to the point of not recognizing your own

even offered Remington some sympathetic advice, “Buddy,