Chapter 1681

Not far away, a car was parked on the side of the road. Inside, Garrett looked over at Zavier with concern etching his features. “Zavier, you sure you don’t want to step in?”

Zavier remained silent, unresponsive.

Garrett pressed on, “Zavier, like it or not, Skyler is your fiancée. What if something happens to her?”

Zavier lit a cigarette, took a long drag, and exhaled slowly before he replied, “If she can’t handle this, how’s she gonna hold her own with the Riveras?”

Garrett’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Zavier, those thugs out there are notorious bullies from the Capital. No one gets away from them unscathed. What if Skyler gets hurt? Can you live with yourself?”

Still, Zavier said nothing, just smoked his cigarette.

Garrett wouldn’t let up. “Are you hoping something happens to Skyler? So you can call off this engagement and send her back to the Blue family with some dignity?e2

I know you’re not thrilled about this arranged marriage, but Skyler’s just as much a victim in this as you are. You can be mad at

mouth when she’s

her, let me do it. If anything happens to Skyler… Ah, Zavier, are you even listening to me? Skyler’s the one who’s truly innocent here.

Desiree

but Zavier remained silent, his brooding gaze fixed on Skyler, surrounded by

Her slight frame stood tall, her voice clear and

her answer.

thugs weren’t surprised by her choice; they seemed to have expected it. “Typical foolish girl! Did you really think we’d offer

retorted, “Even in your world,

signaled his cronies with a look. “Let’s get this

Her phone was in her purse, out of reach for a discreet call for help. She

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