Chapter 109

The night was deep, and snowflakes danced under the streetlights.

At the entrance of Crimson Gardens, a luxurious residential area, a young couple bundled up in thick winter coats were engaged in a heated discussion with the security guard.

"Come on, man, just let us in. I swear I'm the brother-in-law of the Montgomery family—you know, Lysander Montgomery's brother-in-law!" the man pleaded.

"No way!" the guard responded bluntly.

There was no way he believed this scruffy-looking guy was related to the wealthy Montgomery family. If he really was, why couldn't he even afford a decent car? Besides, he looked completely unfamiliar.

Crimson Gardens was a high-end neighborhood, home to the elite. Without being a resident or having an escort, nobody was getting in. If something went wrong, it would be the guards who paid the price. Without proof, there was no chance they were letting anyone through.

Beside him, Charlotte was fuming at the guard's dismissive attitude. She pointed accusingly at him, her voice rising in anger.

Montgomery family. If he finds out how you're treating us,

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you keep blocking the entrance, we'll call the cops and have you charged with causing a disturbance!" he shouted, summoning a few more guards

shouting angrily, "I'm pregnant! If you

off, cursing their luck. Dealing with such a troublesome situation was the last thing they needed,

anger and humiliation, turned on Hugo, who had been silent

is being bullied? You useless coward! Call your sister and her husband right now and

"I'm calling, I'm calling," he muttered, his fingers trembling from the cold as he dialed Lysander and Mila's numbers,

...

a sleek blue Audi

entrance of Crimson Gardens through her car window. She had been there for a while but had no intention of getting involved. She really didn't want to deal

weather being so harsh and Hugo not being one to endure discomfort, she figured he'd

lost in thought, a red Mercedes pulled up at the entrance. A woman stepped out with a child in tow, heading straight towards

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