Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 359

The tension was palpable when Hamilton, wide eyed, looked towards Lizetta as she took a step forward

She emerged from behind Jerome.

Hamilton, anxious, reached out to grab Lizetta

Jerome blocked his hand, causing Hamilton to frown.

Lizetta, head bowed, walked up to Remington, her fists clenched yet seemingly devoid of strength,

The dance production was set to debut next month, and since Crystal and the dance crew were already here, deciding on Zion City as the venue must have been a carefully weighed decision.

With so much sweat and effort poured into the production by the performers, the thought of causing its downfall before even joining the troupe was unbeamble for Lizetta. How could she face them or work alongside the other dancers?

The moment Remington made his move, his grip tightened around Lizetta’s throat, forcing her to look down.

“Let’s go home and discuss this later,” he proposed, his gaze softening as the defiant woman returned to his side. His voice gentler, he reached out to stroke Lizetta’s hair.

causing Remington’s hand to stiffen before it firmly grasped her waist, pulling her close. She

cool, deep eyes to Jerome and said, “We’ll

in his arms, he turned to leave.

are we just going to let him take her? It’s clear she doesn’t want to

him. “What’s your plan, then? Go up there, pick a fight with Remington, and

spring into action,

been a mercenary abroad, seen his share of blood and death. Oh, and the last guy who crossed him, that Daniel guy, ended up all

had caught the attention of many. Hamilton

advancing step retreated. He looked at Jerome.

we’re just going to leave it at that?”

carrying Remington’s

while pregnant a significant strain on their relationship. Unless he didn’t care about the safety of his wife and

previous standoff was because Lizetta had made her stance clear, giving him a reason to intervene. But now, with Lizetta’s surrender, they, as outsiders, had no say in

for the couple to

role?” Crystal asked, a