Lila stared blankly at Landon, who had slid across the floor to kneel before her.

"What are you doing?"

Landon gripped her hand tightly when he noticed her strained voice and the bruises on her neck.

"Who did this to you? Who dares to hurt someone in my territory?

"I'll make them pay!"

Kieran put his phone away and stepped forward, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Landon still holding onto Lila's hand.

"If you're so bored, Mr. West would probably be happy to arrange something for you."

Landon immediately released her hand and stood up.

"Ah, I just remembered I forgot to sweep the floor at home today. I better go check on that."

Without another word, he rushed out the door, not looking back.

Lila glanced up briefly, but her attention was quickly pulled by the sound of a few new notifications on her phone.

Opening the messages, she saw they were from Amelia.

"The Locke family has officially severed ties with Pierre.

"He was once popular in the entertainment industry, but recently, there have been no updates from him.

"A few days ago, the Locke family stated they would no longer take responsibility for Pierre, and many marketing accounts have been stirring up public opinion.

Pierre to quit the

Locke Group,

everything has

the messages,

her neck, the sharp

Pierre had said about the day her parents

scene from that morning, as they left the

had made her eggs and promised to take her to the beach after

and

trip was a forever

ruffled her

worry. Stay in for

find Pierre in those two

As she

said, "Before we get

I want

nest, Lilas

parents."

I'll go with

my parents passed away, was it really

regretted asking the

so much." Her voice softened, and she lowered her

her eyes. Despite her stoic expression, she appeared

needed protection. fo

deep concern, his hand hovering as if he wanted

the years, you've gone through so much,

but didn't reach out

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