Chapter 27

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Clark's nonchalant words made Lucia feel like she had fallen into an icy abyss. She knew all too well that he had the power to follow through, and the Pollards lacked the means to resist.

She raised her hand and slapped herself hard across the face. "Keep going."

At first, Lucia felt the sting on her face, but after a while, her cheeks went numb, and she was simply repeating the action mechanically. She didn't know how long it had been or how many slaps she had dealt he Just as Lucia felt she might pass out, Clark finally got

up and walked over to her. He looked down at her as if she were an insignificant insect. "Ms. Pollard, I hope you remember this lesson. Avoid my wife in the future. Next time, I won't be so lenient."

With that, he walked past her without waiting for a reaction, followed by his bodyguards who had been there to prevent her escape.

The room was soon empty except for Lucia.

and she covered her face, sobbing

won't let you off

intensified. It had to be Nyla who

now beneath the Pollards. So why did Nyla get to marry Clark

husband?

of higher status than Clark and crush Nyla under

his subordinate. Whatever was said made

on Clark's face. "There's no need for you to be angry.

you out of your mind? If the others find out, you

consequences."

that an abortion could be fatal for both mother and child. Besides, if you hadn't been reckless, this child wouldn't exist. Let

take it one step at a time. Besides, you and Nyla have been married

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