Shane glared at Lucy. His words had got her to stumble backward, and her face turned pale.

Silas saw how she reacted, so he delivered the final blow by adding, “Now, Ms. Rivers, do you still think it was purely a good deed that you rescued Mr. Thompson?”

“I didn’t know that rescuing you would result in so much trouble. I was trying to be nice. If it wasn’t for me, you—”

“If it wasn’t for you, I would’ve returned to my family ages ago. My men were already looking for me when you showed up, and I would’ve been fine even if you weren’t there. They would’ve found me sooner, and my wife wouldn’t be triggered after hearing how I was missing!” interrupted Shane cruelly and sternly.

Lucy’s legs gave way, and she fell onto the floor, looking stunned.

How did things turn out this way? I rescued him out of the kindness of my heart, but he is blaming me for it. He’s even claiming that my help was unnecessary!

Silas seemed to have seen through what Lucy was thinking. “Ms. Rivers, please don’t blame us for being so straightforward. That is just the truth. Your so-called rescue ended up getting us in a lot of trouble, and we’re already being nice in recognizing your effort. You understand that, right?”

Lucy’s eyelashes fluttered.

understand? Why should I? All I know is that you guys are twisting the facts and disapproving

little. She simply couldn’t

pushed his glasses up and added, “Truth was, we wouldn’t have behaved this way if you had called the police immediately after you found Mr. Thompson. There is no point in saying any of that now. Ms. Rivers, please allow me to give you some kind advice.

heart skipped a beat when she heard that. She

wasn’t looking at her. He checked the watch on his

and left

were

there and remained

curled into a ball, put her head between her knees, and cried

is too harsh. I rescued him and waited for so long to give him some kind advice. I did it all for his sake. In the end, he didn’t thank me for it and treated me so cruelly instead. If

sure she is so busy that she won’t have the time to run around and pull a stunt like

assigned to her, even if she is unhappy with it. She will do anything to stay here, knowing

“Shut up!” Shane growled.

chuckled and

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