Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 178

skin glowed, flawless and dewy, as she hugged herself, legs crossed, trembling like a leaf.

She looked pitiful from above, her curves on full display in her disheveled state – messy yet somehow alluring.

Emotions churned in the depths of Remington’s dark eyes, but Lizetta suddenly lost all her nerve. She bent down uncontrollably to pick up her pants when the man abruptly closed in, his large hand clasping her delicate shoulder.

“Ah!”

Lizetta jumped, her head snapping up to look at Remington, her vision obscured by a swish of long hair.

She was yanked around by Remington, pushed down to kneel on the couch, her shoulder blades under his grip as he invaded her space from behind.

They’d never tried this position before. Lizetta couldn’t see Remington, but she could feel his suppressed rage and ferocity.

Her defenses completely shattered, she tried to flee on her knees, only to be pulled back by his large palm gripping her slender waist.

with a faint sound. Lizetta froze all over, the man leaning over her, his breath

I

was more nerve–wracking than if they had, climbing up to her ear and tickling

yourself for a breakup shag, and now you’re playing coy? Do you know how guys treat a girl who shows up at their door in the middle of

and embarrassment. Her voice broke as she shook her head, “No, not

around. If they heard a commotion in the main building,

his hand on her waist starting to wander and tease, watching her tremble under his touch. Suddenly, he asked, “Who were the bodyguards you took to the vineyard

was on his roaming hand. Sweat beaded on her forehead as she replied without thinking. “They’re Hogan’s men,

from Hogan, who had also wanted to come along, but she insisted it wasn’t necessary. If only she had known, she would

them, but before she could finish,

behind her came Remington’s even colder voice, “Heh, did you strip down and beg him like

if plunged into an icy cave. She blankly stared at the couch below her, one she had personally

about snuggling with Remington on that couch, watching soap operas and feeding

embraces and kisses, but never this kind of humiliation.

unbearable it felt now. Suddenly, Lizette started to struggle fiercely, tears