Chapter 694 Never Be Together

Veikko didn't respond, but his refusal was apparent.

He did that to put an end to all the feelings she harbored toward him. If he continued to give her any hope, all he previously did would be in vain.

Caridee pursed her lips, knowing he didn't want to give her that chance.

After a moment so silence, she added, “Considering my arm got crippled because of you, shouldn't you at least show the courtesy to clarify some matters to me?”

He was taken aback, and a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes.

The female assassin on the bedside quickly stepped in to mediate. “Ms. Caridee, Veikko is still very weak at the moment and couldn't talk for long. Why don't you visit him on another day to talk things over when he's feeling better?”

Her gaze rested on his chest. When she heard he had suffered an injury to his heart, she found it difficult even to breathe.

Afterward, when she learned he had been resuscitated, only then did her heart recover sinus rhythm.

She firmly believed the feelings she had for him were what others termed as love.

That was why she wouldn't mind facing any obstacles head-on and would never give up just like that.

She didn't want to admit defeat after finally meeting someone who could make her heart flutter in the sea of people.

to leave, and I'll go once I'm done

wanted to say something, but Veikko waved his hand to interrupt her. “You may go out

assassin felt utterly relieved. To be honest, I genuinely don't want to offend Ms. Caridee.

the room and closed the door behind her, Veikko lifted his gaze to look at Caridee, standing near the foot of the bed, and uttered casually, “If you have any questions, just ask. Don't beat

the sake of rejecting me, you simply hooked up with a woman to disgust me. Do you really think this is at all worthwhile? You could've told me if you didn't love me. There wasn't a need to use another woman to humiliate and provoke me. Can't my admiration for you be reciprocated with your

into her impassively. “If I had told you that, would you have disappeared from my sight? I highly doubt that. Also, that woman is my friend with benefits. I wasn't lying to you about this. For people like us who live on the edge where we could die at any moment,

to do with love and is purely the expression of male and female desires. He can treat that woman like a tool to vent his urges, but it seems I'm

Caridee didn't expect she would one day join the ranks of those foolish women who

Aren't you afraid you will tarnish the Luther family's reputation by doing so? I told you I would ensure your arm would be treated. When your arm fully recovers, our scores will be settled. By then, I hope you won't pester me anymore. You're really

Drip! Drip! Drip!

corner of her eyes as Caridee staggered backward until her back stuck against the door. Realizing she couldn't retreat further,

to start a relationship with

him before turning around to open the door and dashed out of the

Cough! Cough!

his chest and began to cough

been strong, but he found the heart-wrenching pain slightly unbearable at that moment. Caridee, one day you will understand that falling in love with me is a disaster. It'll be best for you to give

of Veikko's room,

the door for a while but

Artemis and asked hoarsely, “Are you satisfied after only doing it

and turned to gaze at the door.

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