Contract Marriage: The Replacement Groom

242 The childhood conflict

Maverick and Damien arrived at Country M’s airport at night, yet Damien had no intention of leaving.

“Where do you think you’re going?” Maverick asked.

“I should be asking you that. Why are the spirits of the girls I killed following you around? Did you summon them?” He made a sarcastic joke as he looked at Kimberly’s sisters that were glued to Code

10. 10.

He had noticed them since they entered the plane. He was shocked to see them alive and it dawned on him that Maverick had been messing with him. Kimberly must be part of the plan but now that she was unconscious, he can’t ask her anything. Good thing the girls were alive, now Kimberly won’t hate him anymore. He smiled.

“Hmm… to haunt you,” Maverick responded as he made his way to the line of black cars that were waiting for him.

“Too bad, their spirits are even scared of me, so how would they haunt me?”

and curled

hole for him to fall into and it seems he cannot resist falling into that hole. Provided the plan doesn’t take his life, his wealth,

car that was opened for him. He placed his head on the headrest like he always does and tried to close his eyes. However, before he could lose himself in his own

his private space without being summoned, so he

raised a brow and said; “this is my

wasn’t saying anything, Damien chuckled. “I followed you here, so it’s only right that you take responsibility for me. Moreover, I have a lot of enemies, especially Emilee. She’ll immediately kill me before anyone from the family knows I’m back. Until

think I can’t carry out

have no reason to kill me just yet.” Damien sighed. “You found out everything I did and you were undoubtedly angry but still spared my life until now. It means that I haven’t wasted my usefulness. Until then, you won’t kill me, I’m sure.” With that said he

head on the headrest and closed his eyes. Damien stared at Maverick’s side profile for a long time as he slowly traveled down Memory lane. Little Damlen of around 4-5 years

friends. Fin, Matt, and Celestine, and came to stand in front

smiles as he looked at the person he wishes to befriend but never paid him attention. “Maverick, you saw the note?” Damien asked with a sweet

the desk in front of Damien, then turned and left with his friends. Damien was hurt by that look that Maverick gave him but before he could take the paper and know

are you doing?!” Damien demanded with an angry tone as he gathered the pieces and tried to piece them together, but

stop being stupid. It’s obvious you cannot be his friend. Grandfather, Father and Mother said that the Lu family is our enemy and we must kill them if we can!” “Stop talking nonsense. The older people are the ones at war, not us children. I like Maverick and his friends and want to be a part