Chapter 42 The Pain of Betrayal

“Let them take him.”

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Lucas’s voice was low, drained of strength, the exhaustion in it unlike anything Andrew had heard before.

Yes, sir.” Andrew gave him a long, complex look before silently turning to leave.

The sound of footsteps came from inside. Lucas looked up instinctively–Sloane had finished her soak and was walking out.

Their eyes met. In that brief moment, Sloane caught something–an unmistakable flicker of pain in Lucas’s eyes.

But it vanished almost instantly. His expression returned to its usual calm, unreadable as ever, as if what she saw had been nothing more than her imagination.

“How was it?” Lucas asked in a casual tone, his voice calm and smooth. “Benjamin told me this spring has healing properties. That’s why I bought the land and built the villa here.”

Sloane shifted her gaze away from his face and responded lightly, “It was nice. Your friend was right–this spring really does have restorative effects. You should use it more often yourself.”

Lucas nodded gently, lips curving into a faint smile. “Alright.”

her, toward the distant sea, a

Sloane thought the conversation was over, Lucas quietly

furrowed. Someone actually managed to take Mason

won’t let him

well. Now that Sloane had

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seem the least bit worried. “If he has the guts to come, I’ll make

of Sloane’s capabilities, but he knew enough to be sure she wasn’t just bluffing. Still, she was young–too young to understand how

may not worry, he thought.

returned home, she caught sight of Boone’s flashy new sports car pulling into

with a flourish, immediately spotting her and letting out a mocking snort. “What are you staring at,

sleek body as he bragged, “Top–tier specs. Limited edition. Even

now.”

didn’t even bother responding. The irritation in her eyes was

off a new car. He really thought the online scandal had blown

his car had been totaled in that hit–and–run. Of course he’d need a

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