Chapter 746 – Her Sudden Departure: A Tale of Love and Redemption (Lucian & Roxanne)

Aubree clenched her fists by her sides, her nails digging into her palms. “Who said I’m asking for your help? Don’t you realize that I’m threatening you?”

“Threatening me?” The amused look in Shawn’s eyes intensified. “I don’t think you’re capable enough to threaten me with your current status.”

Aubree gritted her teeth. “If you refuse to help me, I’ll make a police report! You’ll be sent to jail for what you did to me that night!”

The lighthearted smirk that had been on Shawn’s face moments earlier had vanished. His voice was low and menacing as he spoke. “If I was scared of the consequences, I wouldn’t have done what I did that night. Do you have anything to back up your claims? Anything that could possibly be used against me?”

Aubree’s lashes trembled imperceptibly when she heard that. Evidence? I was planning on using him, so I didn’t leave any traces behind.

Seeing her reaction, Shawn continued, “If you have nothing, I’d advise you to behave yourself.. My interest in you was not due to any romantic inclination, but because of your prior relationship with Lucian. Had it not been for this connection, I doubt I would have found you particularly attractive.”

He held her chin with such force that her face contorted in pain. “If you want my help, you will ask me politely. Don’t give me any attitude, or you will regret coming here tonight.”

With that, Shawn tossed her aside in disgust. Frieda’s heart sank when she saw his attitude doing one-eighty. She glanced at Aubree before suggesting tentatively, “Aubree, perhaps you should talk to him while I go and check on the status of the situation.”

Without waiting for a reply, she rushed out hastily, afraid of inviting unwanted trouble. The butler entered his room at the same time. Aubree and Shawn were the only ones left in the living room.

Aubree was sprawled on the ground, looking wretched as Shawn towered above her and looked at her as if she was nothing but a worthless piece of trash. “Will you speak nicely now?” he asked, his voice dripping with disdain.

A while later, Aubree struggled to her feet and hung her head low. She gritted her teeth and forced herself to speak softly. “I’m willing to do anything as long as you agree to help me.”

Shawn was filled with a sense of satisfaction as he watched the former influential socialite submit to him. “You were discarded by Lucian like a piece of trash, but even so, your body is acceptable…”

He sounded her out by inching nearer to her. Aubree dug her nails into her palms fiercely. Her body tensed up when she heard him call her trash, and his insults stung her soul like a thousand tiny needles. However, she reminded herself to stay put to achieve her goal.

Shawn was pleased to see the submissive side of her. Nonchalantly, he asked, “Something serious must’ve happened for you to endure all my insults, Ms. Pearson. If you are unwilling to divulge the details to me, how can I be of help?”

As he stopped coming closer to her, Aubree allowed her grip to loosen and replied, “I suspect Lucian has called the police to arrest me because of that b*tch. Please help me by sending me out of the country!”

She bit the inside of her mouth and pretended to be weak by pleading, “I’m sorry for my attitude earlier. I promise I’ll do whatever you say as long as I can escape the country safely!”

“That b*tch?” Shawn repeated the way she addressed Roxanne in amusement. Aubree’s eyes widened in surprise as she considered the possibility that he was working together with Roxanne. She was afraid that she might’ve provoked him.

Her heart sank to the pit of her stomach.

“As a matter of fact, I still don’t know why Lucian called off your engagement,” Shawn stated his doubts as he fixed his gaze on her.

Hearing that, Aubree allowed herself to relax. Hope flashed across her eyes as she asked, “Is there nothing going on between you and Roxanne?” Surprised, Shawn retorted, “Why would you think there’s something going on between us?”

Aubree let out a deep breath of relief before unleashing her pent-up emotions and bitter resentment toward Roxanne. “If it wasn’t for that b*tch, I would have been Mrs. Farwell by now! I’ll never forgive her for what she did!”

Shawn noticed the change in her gaze and fell silent for a few moments. A strange smile played on his lips as he said, “I can help you.”

Aubree’s heart skipped a beat as she met his gaze in delight. She might be wrong, but there seemed to be a calculative look in Shawn’s eyes.

Shawn had grown weary of attempting to disguise his intentions. He declared frankly, “You can count on me to provide you with the means to depart this country, but you must listen to me once you have reached your destination. It may be somewhat challenging, so I can’t guarantee you’ll be able to comply.”

Aubree desperately wanted a way out of her current situation. When presented with an opportunity to escape, she was more than eager to make it happen. Without hesitation, she agreed, “Sure! I’m willing to do anything as long as you can help me!”

With that, they reached an agreement. Shawn changed his tone and spoke amicably. “I will see to it that someone is able to safely transport you out of the country. I hope you won’t let me down.”

“Thank you so much.” After Aubree got what she came here for, her eyes gleamed with a newfound feeling of determination and vengefulness.

Frieda had been hiding outside for some time, dreading the notion of confronting the two mad individuals who were in the mansion. Despite her trepidation, she was not brave enough to go. off by herself and eventually made the difficult decision to enter the mansion.

“Aubree, how did it go?” she asked carefully after making her way inside. Aubree’s expression gave away the results, and upon seeing it, she felt a sense of relief wash over her.

“Why did you leave?” Aubree gave her an icy glare. When I was in trouble, she escaped and abandoned me to face that lunatic alone. If I wasn’t about to depart from the country, I would have given her a stern reprimand for her behavior.

Frieda noticed Aubree’s displeasure and attempted to placate her with a smile. “I left to look into the situation,” she explained. “The Farwells have already made a police report, but I’m sure that with this gentleman’s help, you won’t have anything to worry about anymore.”

I can’t believe the Farwells called the police! A grim look spread across Aubree’s face when she heard that.

Why is Lucian so heartless? My family is in tatters, but he still won’t stop! It’s all the b*tch’s fault. She must’ve told him something! Roxanne Jarvis, I must teach you a lesson when I return!

Her hatred was so intense that Frieda felt a chill go down her spine. “Aubree, you’re going to leave soon, so it’s best to let it go. Why-”

“Shut up! You know nothing,” Aubree interjected. “I’ll be back! I won’t let that b*tch off easily.” Frieda opened her mouth in an attempt to convince Aubree to reconsider her decision, but before she had the chance to do so, Shawn came downstairs after relaying his orders to his subordinate.

He didn’t even spare Frieda a glance as he looked straight at Aubree. “We have no time to spare. I have a subordinate waiting outside for you, Ms. Pearson. You can depart now.”

Without further delay, Aubree rose to her feet and strode out of the mansion. Seeing that Aubree was prepared to leave, Frieda dared not stay behind and hastily followed her out the door. Outside, she watched as Aubree was ushered into a sleek, black car by a mysterious man wearing an equally dark outfit. Without a moment’s hesitation, the driver started the car and quickly pulled away, leaving Frieda behind.

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