Chapter 644

Luna didn't have to finish her sentence-her meaning hung in the air, sharp as glass.

Only she could save Charlie.

Charles was cornered; he had no other way out.

Getting Charles to marry her had become Luna's single-minded obsession. It wasn't just about his wealth or status-she truly loved him. He'd promised her, after all. He said he'd marry her.

How could he go back on his word?

Just because she wasn't Debbie, he was ready to erase her from his life. He'd been so cruel.

Thinking back to those hellish days in northern Myanmar, Luna looked at Charles with eyes burning with a love she couldn't hide, and a hate she couldn't smother.

But she forced the hate down.

No love, no hate-simple as that.

If only he'd marry her. If only she could become Mrs. Jenkins, keep Evelyn beneath her forever-then she'd win. That was enough.

whether Charles loved her. As long as she could stay by his side, as long as he couldn't leave her, she'd be

devoured Charles's face, the one she worshipped and

break. Waiting for the day he'd

her cold.

was nothing but a

low and steady, each word heavy with disdain. "Luna, do you really think threatening me

Luna's smile turned stiff.

have no idea what a father will do for his daughter. I, Charles Jenkins,

"You-!"

"Then go ahead and

some broken woman ever

ruthless, icy smirk tugged at Charles's

He didn't bother arguing.

and spoke

"Get

hulking, stone-faced guards waded through the cold

like she

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