Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 843

Chapter 843

Before Lizetta could even process what was happening, she found herself engulfed in a tight embrace, the man's scent overwhelming her senses. His voice, low and laced with amusement, tickled her ear. Out of context, his words might have seemed cheesy. But coming from a man like Remington, they carried an air of authority. The undeniable warmth and sincerity in his voice made Lizetta's heart race uncontrollably, pounding against her chest. The silence in the car was profound, allowing them to hear each other's breathing. Worried he might hear her heart's tumultuous beating, Lizetta pushed against his chest, her voice urgent. "You've got it all wrong, that's not what I meant!" she insisted. However, Remington seemed convinced she was simply too shy to admit it, gently stroking her back as he chuckled softly in her ear. "Liz, you're such a bad liar. I can hear your heartbeat."

a slight smirk. "If you don't believe me, I can have someone pull up the parking lot's surveillance footage right now." He reached

her fingertips, sending a tingling sensation through her. He was playing unfair. Lizetta quickly withdrew her hand, "Ahem, you're welcome." Her automatic response was followed by Cedric's muffled laughter, making Lizetta

in again. "What about the cufflink? Shouldn't it be returned to its rightful owner?" He opened his palm towards her, asking for the cufflink. Frustrated and confused, Lizetta remembered the cufflink was actually with Stella.

gripped tightly. Forced to look back, she met Remington's intense gaze. "Say that again!" His handsome face turned cold, the previous warmth replaced by barely suppressed anger. Lizetta hadn't anticipated such a strong reaction, leaving her momentarily stunned and somewhat guilty. But the words were already out, and she couldn't take them back now. Frowning, she said, "The cufflink was a gift from me to you. I have the right to do with it as I please. Even if it's lost, it's none of your business. Moreover, we're divorced now,

herself for not being firmer. Remington's expression darkened, a storm brewing. He used every ounce of his strength to restrain himself from pulling her into his lap and reprimanding her as