chapter 1270

Tanner looked back, started the car, and drove away.

When they returned to the apartment, Pearl took a shower. When she was done, Tanner, who was smoking on the bed, crushed the cigarette bud in the ashtray. “You can go home tomorrow.”

He got up and walked toward her, then placed his hand on her cheeks and kissed her.

Pearl didn’t fight back but instead fell into his arms and made herself accept his kisses—her eyes were still empty.

He didn’t tie her up that night but instead kissed her when he felt like it. They were in a heated situation, but she just felt cold. She couldn’t see the sympathy in his eyes in the dark, and he couldn't see her hatred.

The next day, at the Santiagos...

Tanner sent Pearl there, and Mrs. Santiago walked quickly over after he got out of the car. “Pearl!”

her into a tight hug, her heart aching. “I’m sorry.” She let go of Pearl and touched her face. “You’ve lost so much

who had just gotten out

said with a hoarse voice, “Mom,

saw how forced her daughter’s smile was and almost

back, let’s not just stand around ...” She wanted to bring Pearl into the villa, but

Tanner.

her daughter was still listening to Tanner even when she was at her own home and immediately scolded, “Mr. Hannigan, I’m happy that you sent my daughter home unharmed, but I’m guessing you wouldn't want

her by her

a warning in his eyes and didn’t answer,

Helios and put his phone to his ear. “Hels, what’s

Do you want to meet me at the equestrian

I’ll go over now.” After he hung up, he looked toward the

car at the equestrian club. There weren’t a lot of people there, only six or seven people riding their horses. There was an open-air cafe, and Helios sat there in his riding gear. He looked like

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