Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 174

Uzetta felt a jolt in her heart–turns out, he had sniffed out that something was off.

She had already figured that Remington must have got wind of her auditioning for that dance gig.

No wonder he was cool with her slapping Evelina a few times–if he knew Evelina had really screwed up big time by wrecking someone’s future, he’d probably back her to the hilt.

Lizetta kept on with her blow–drying. “You already know the deal.”

Remington fixed his gaze on her, “When were you planning to skip the country?”

Her grip on the hairdryer tightened, “When I bring up divorce.”

“Heh, why keep it under wraps until now; are you scared I’d put a stop to your little escape plan? You sure are something!”

A shadow fell across Remington’s eyes, and it was dark and dense like a forest that light can’t pierce.

So, she had made up her mind a long time ago.

The first time she brought up divorce, she had already burnt her bridges.

His recent disapproval and attempts to keep her have all been a joke.

He really had no clue that the once soft and sweet girl could be so cold and cutthroat, even more than him.

and as she was about to set it aside on the low

Thud.

hairdryer hit the

the sofa, hoisted over its

her chest heaving, and herself still in shock, she exclaimed, “Remington,

was still cold as ice; Lizetta, feeling like she was lying on

while his gaze bore down on her up close.

are you planning to leave?”

“In a month.”

her lip lightly, watching him with a hint of worry.

repay my debt to the Dashiell family, you’d divorce me and let me go, you

gripped Lizetta’s chin, and tilted her face from side to side. His touch was rough, and her neck felt so stiff

what’s the big idea?”

or if you really think you’re all that and

won’t keep begging a woman who’s

er heart!

lips,

you let me

her waist, and his eyes were still fixed

you’re hiding

her aggressive stance tonight really due to Evelina messing up

heart tightened, fearing that if he kept pressing,