BookToReadChapter 282 Tahlia's wrist was so swollen that it looked like a ham hock, and her smudged makeup, streaked with tears, left her looking completely disheveled.
She was beyond miserable. Whenever she used the stricks, no man had ever been this cold, let alone resorted to actual violence.
Zane sat slumped on the ground, his mind reeling.
This was bad! Austin was infamous for his ruthlessness. If he held a grudge, years of Zane's hard work could be wiped out in an instant. It felt like his entire world was collapsing.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTahlia, still sobbing, looked up at him. "Dad, it hurts so much. Taketo the hospital." Austin was too dangerous. If she had another chance, she would never have provoked him. It wasn't worth it. The pain she felt now was unbearable. He was a monster! Zane snapped his head up and glared at her, his voice ice-cold. "Useless! You can't even seduce a man. What good are you?" Tahlia's eyes widened in disbelief, her lips trembling. "Dad... what are you saying?" This was his idea. She never would have known Austin was here otherwise. Now that things had gone wrong, Zane was blaming everything on her.
A flicker of emotion crossed Zane's face before he scoffed. "Figure it out yourself." With that, he turned and walked away.
Tahlia watched his retreating figure, her tears falling even harder. Her father didn't care for her at all.
A sharp scream tore from her throat as she clutched her head. "You're all heartless bastards!" Austin arrived at the hotel half an hour later. Inside his suite, he sat on the couch for a long time, his mind still simmering with irritation. Then, he pulled out his phone and was about to call Suzanne when his gaze landed on the date.
His voice dropped to a murmur. "Three more days..." His fingers hovered over the screen for a moment before he dialed a different number.
As soon as the line connected, he said, "I need a favor." Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and it was the weekend.
Suzanne had been immersed in her sketches, determined to wrap up her work so that she could finally take a breather.
At Starview Villa, the spacious study was decorated with minimalist wooden furniture on a white carpet, giving the room a cozy elegance. A wooden desk sat by the floor-to-ceiling windows, perfectly positioned to catch the sunlight streaming through the glass.
Suzanne leaned back in her plush chair with a tablet in hand, making the final touches on her design.
When the last stroke was complete, she set down her stylus, reviewed her work, and then finally lifted her head to take in the sunlight outside.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmPlacing aside her tablet, she stretched and felt the tension melt away. It was so relaxing.
Just then, her phone rang, pulling her from the moment. Opening her eyes, she glanced at the caller ID and raised an eyebrow before answering, "Ms. Hall." Yasmine was lounging on the bedroom couch, her legs resting on Aaron's lap as he gently massaged the pressure points Suzanne had taught him.
A soft smile played on her lips as she said warmly, "Suzanne, Emma misses you. Are you free tonight? We'd love to invite you for dinner." The image of Emma's bright, sweet smile popped into Suzanne's mind, and her heart softened. "Of course. I'll cby later." Suzanne had no plans tonight anyway.
She made a mental note to pick up stoys for Emma. And she had a feeling Yasmine had something to talk with her.
Yasmine glanced at Aaron, her eyes twinkling with excitement. Trying to keep her emotions in check, she added: "Let's eat out. I found a great restaurant, and Emma loves it." Suzanne checked her watch. It was
already 2:00 pm. She needed to swing by the mall first and then she'd head straight over Nodding, she responded, "Sounds good. Sendthe address." As she spoke, she made her way to the walk-in closet.
Yasmine slipped her legs off Aaron's lap and sat up. "Alright."
As soon as they hung up, she quickly typed out the restaurant's location and sent it over With everything set, she to Aaron with a triumphant smile. "Mission, accomplished." turned
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