Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 909

"Yoli went on a perfectly ordinary date, and next thing we know, you've got her

drunk and brought her here. You claim you didn't do anything to her, yet she beat you up and then jumped out of a window? Does that sound logical to you?" Lizetta narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing Cassius.

She wasn't buying Cassius's story for a second. He was definitely trouble.

Cassius, on the other hand, was furious. He pointed to the bump on his forehead. "I've got the bruises to prove it! Look at my head, and there are more on my body!"

With that, he abruptly stood up and tore open his shirt. Earlier, in the room, Yolanda had kicked him hard in the chest, making him fall off the bed and hit his head.

"Who do you think you are, flashing around like that?" But just as Cassius tugged open his shirt, a pillow came flying at him.

It was Remington, who had rushed past and covered Lizetta's eyes, pulling her into his arms. "Don't look, it'll hurt your eyes," he said playfully.

Lizetta found herself enveloped in Remington's familiar scent. He had jumped into the pool to save someone earlier and hadn't had time to change. His clothes were still damp, and through them, she could feel the warmth of his chest. Her breath caught for a moment.

I didn't see anything,"

a smile playing

Remington's nudge sent him sprawling back onto the couch,

like he'd just been hit with a ton of bricks. Especially when compared to Remington's current display of affection, Cassius felt like kicking them both

didn't dare. Under the weight of Remington's warning glare, Cassius grudgingly pulled his robe closed,

he muttered, "Remi, could you please show a little consideration

he finally let her go. Pulling her down to sit beside him on the couch, he said, "Cassius probably isn't lying. He does have a fresh bruise

Remi

owe me an apology!" Cassius demanded,

had never been slapped by a woman before. If Remington weren't here,

tirade when a swift kick brought

Remington's long leg had found its mark, and Cassius's brief moment of

I didn't