Suddenly, something tugged at my nerves. I snapped back to my senses after comprehending Rylee’s words. Does she mean she’ll never stop taking revenge even if I get on my knees and offer an apology? Even if I discard my pride and dignity, Rylee will never give in. She wants to see us die a horrible death. I bet she wants Anthony to remain missing forever so we won’t reunite with each other. There’s no way she’ll be kind enough to tell me about his whereabouts.
Coming to my senses, I promptly straightened my back and returned her sharp glare with an equally sharp one. No debts were equal. Just because I had a bottom line, I should be submissive to her? What about my dead child? Who would make it up to me?
“What about the child you killed in my womb? Did he plead for your mercy every night?” I calmed down and returned coolly. She was nothing but an ordinary person to me now.
Surprise flashed across her gaze. Rylee had to gulp to steady herself. Trying to cover her guilt, she said, “Stop intimidating me with that child. If Anthony hadn’t misled me back then and made me stay with him, I wouldn’t have fallen in love with him and ended up becoming your scapegoat!”
“You want someone to die? Go take Anthony’s life, then! He is the one who deserves to die!” Indeed, she was as unreasonable as usual. I was a fool to think that she’d learn to at least think in someone else’s shoes. Clearly, I was too na?ve.
Her pronounced guilt feelings were indicated by extremely exaggerated actions. It was useless to argue with her. Instead of wasting time with Rylee, I decided to head back to think about my next step.
Shutting my eyes, I took a few deep breaths to cool down. I then turned to leave.
Refusing to give up, Rylee stepped forward to grab my arm. I didn’t expect that and slipped, falling onto my back.
Before I lose my balance, a pair of arms held my waist. My subconscious mind told me my hero should be Anthony, for I missed him dearly. However, after a brief dizzy spell, a pair of hypocritical eyes underneath glasses appeared in my line of sight.
Nathaniel’s lips curled up into a smirk. “Are you all right?”
Instinctively, I stood up and moved aside to keep a distance between us.
The smile on Nathaniel’s lips broadened. He looked like a sly fox who had abducted its prey but kept it alive just for the thrills.
After regaining my composure, I looked up to see an expressionless Anthony standing beside him.
They came at the same time, but it was Nathaniel who rescued me. Is he trying to avoid suspicion or hiding it from everyone?
Without waiting for my question, Nathaniel told me, “As you wish, I’ve brought him back. Are you satisfied now?”
With the pleasant smile hanging on his lips, he looked every inch the harmless man. His black-framed glasses seemed like a two-way mirror. He might look sincere and intelligent on the outside, but only those who had faced him off would know how horribly vicious and ambitious he was.
I refused to believe that he fulfilled my wish just to please me. He must have his own agenda.
We would get what we each wanted, so I didn’t bother saying thank you. I walked to Anthony and tried to show him how upset I was. “Let’s go home.”
Anthony’s icy gaze landed on me. Without saying a thing, he looked like he was taunting me for trying to warm a stone up.
We locked gazes, and I felt a distant feeling that I haven’t felt in forever. A kite had broken free of its string, never looking back.
Disappointment and anger took over. Suddenly, I had the urge to act in a wicked manner, just like John. As Anthony was unfazed, I whipped out my phone and made a call to John’s subordinate, a leader of the mercenaries in K City. “Bring a few men to Featherstone Corporation’s biggest club now.”
After making the order, I hung up and glared at Anthony indignantly.
B*stard! I shall tie you up and force you to come home with me!
“What do you have in mind?” Finally, Anthony spoke up. HIs eyes narrowed as he tried to figure out my plan.
I was pissed off at his icy cool attitude.
Picking a fight, huh? I shall play along then!
“What do you think?” I stood on tiptoes until our cheeks nearly collided. “You’re the Stanhope family’s live- in son-in-law, my husband, and my children’s father. I can do anything I like, right?”
Anthony shrunk away a little, trying to keep a distance from me, but he had no route of retreat and could only hold his head high.
The dappled sunlight landed on his face, and I could see every inch of his face clearly. His thick and long eyelashes were fluttering slowly. They were curled up like butterfly wings.
It only took one look to make me fall in love with him all over again. Why did he change so abruptly?
Behind us, Nathaniel’s persistent voice rang out. “Hmm, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Should I get you a room so you can spend more time together?”
“Of course.” “No need.” Anthony and I spoke at the same time.
After that, he strode into the club eagerly. “Women are annoying.”
He went past Rylee and disappeared from sight, leaving me alone. Rylee promptly mocked, “Hear that, Sienna? Anthony is dumping you. He no longer wants you! You’re just a joke. No one wants you!”
Am I in his way?
Though I wasn’t offended by her words, Anthony had invoked my wrath. I lashed it out at Rylee without hesitation. “Oh? What about you, then? Even when Anthony got sick of me and ended up dumping me, he didn’t even bother sparing you a glance!”
“Hey!” Rylee pointed at me angrily. She clenched her jaw before calming down. “I forgot. I don’t care whether Anthony loves me or cares for me. Most importantly, he’s on the same side as me. I’ll keep him company as he commits all sorts of crimes. I shall watch as he becomes someone he used to despise. Now, you can’t do anything to stop him. Isn’t that exciting?”
“Dream on,” I managed between gritted teeth. My voice was low but frosty.
Rylee’s lips twitched. “Let’s see about that.”
With that, she sauntered into the club happily.
I turned and stared at the club’s glorious signage. It wasn’t open for business yet, so the entrance was dark as though it was an entrance to hell.
“Your men will take some time to arrive. If you’re bold enough, come in and take a seat.”
Nathaniel’s invitation seemed like a challenge. He was telling me that he had set up a stage to see if I was bold enough to accept the challenge—no matter what Anthony became, I’d still love him.
I didn’t take the bait, but I also refused to leave. Standing by the road, I waited for John’s men to arrive and drag Anthony back home.
Two minutes later, the sound of tables and chairs smashing sounded inside the club, and some staff began pleading for mercy.
“Mr. Featherstone, please spare Wilson’s life. He knows his mistake!”
“Stop it! He’ll die if this goes on. Please…”
“We prepared two accounts to protect Ms. Summer’s club. She’s your daughter! How could you…”
Oh, no!
Dread rose in my heart as I scurried in frantically.
In the dim hall, the only light was shining on the couch that Nathaniel and Rylee had occupied. On the other side, Wilson Lipward and another male employee had collapsed on the ground, their faces swollen and bruised. Anthony’s shiny leather shoes right beside them caught my attention.
Hearing the noise at the entrance, Anthony turned to glance at me briefly before he gave Wilson another kick.
As his kick landed on Wilson’s jaw, the latter rolled over and hit the bar counter behind him. He immediately lost consciousness.
“Anthony, what are you doing?” I demanded.
Alas, Anthony showed no signs of stopping. He grabbed an empty wine bottle and headed for the other male employee.
“No, Mr. Featherstone. Please, don’t do this to me!”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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