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.

Why should I? All I know is that

trembled a little. She simply couldn’t

found Mr. Thompson. There is no point in saying any of that now. Ms. Rivers, please allow me to

she heard that.

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

Silas replied and

were gone, just like

stood there

put her head between her knees,

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

department and have them assign more tasks to Lucy. Make sure she is so busy that she won’t have the time to run around and pull a stunt like that again. If she fails to complete all

the tasks assigned to her, even if she is unhappy with it. She will do anything to stay here, knowing that she won’t

“Shut up!” Shane growled.

and

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