Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Remington looked down at the woman in his arms, her life hanging by a thread, feeling as if he had swallowed a scorching iron.

How could he tell her that his findings had nothing to do with the West family, and that someone else was behind it all? She probably wouldn't believe him anyway.

After all, she was now ready to kill and face jail time rather than trust him to stand by her side again. Besides, he didn't want to give the West family and their daughter the satisfaction of seeing the Dashiell family humiliated.

"Liz, you're exhausted. Just sleep for a bit. I won't let anything happen to you," Remington said, his voice rough with emotion.

Lizetta's eyes, filled with hope and hatred, shattered in disbelief. But before she could protest or curse, her body succumbed to the emotional turmoil, and she passed out.

"Ha, it's not up to you. She needs to be taken away today!" Martin said, sipping his tea before looking up with a mild expression.

jail is declaring war on me, Remington! The

to see Lizetta's downfall, but to her frustration,

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if you have to force it!" Remington replied coldly, his eyes devoid

family, but we're not to be trampled

to the West family's butler, Felix. "Felix, let the police

leave, but

let's also discuss with the police the matter of the West family bribing their way to get that land in the south

Martin's hand trembled, spilling

hand. The land Remington mentioned was acquired by Martin through shady means.f investigated, it would be considered economic crime. Remington's words, backed by evidence, were

harmed my daughter for my own sake, even

and even with my influence, you might only be jailed for a few months. But what if the