Chapter 421 Lurking In The Dark

Cherise walked confidently towards the villa, her footsteps resounding in the quiet air.

The footsteps behind her grew closer and more urgent.

Cherise quickened her pace as her heart pounded in her chest.

She knew she was insignificant in the mansion; even her husband, Damien, held no power within those walls.

Without Mr. Kolson, no one could speak up for her; she had to rely solely on herself.

Cherise hurried through the floral pathway of the Lenoir Residence.

Her racing heart finally calmed as she reached the entrance of the Lenoir Residence. She had come this far; surely, she was safe now…

“Ah!”

As she pondered, the footsteps behind her suddenly stopped. In the next moment, her whole body was violently jerked backward as her backpack was yanked-

Cherise found herself in Tristan’s arms.

go of me!”

struggling against his grip with all her

would dare to touch her as soon as she stepped

up! Why are

small garden. “I finally

last few times, and it angered me!”

yelped as she bit his hand. Let go

conveniently forget the promise you made last time? If you touch

as he

motion, he raised his hand and delivered a resounding slap. ‘Smack!’ The sound echoed through the air. “You dare mention

innocent and virtuous in front of me every damn time!” he spat,

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contempt.

headlines, almost resulting

seeing stars from the intensity of his blows.

in her head, Tristan’s scornful and condemning voice continued to ring in

her teeth. “That

Lennon

with Lennon… so keep your hands off

“…”

What’s your excuse

matter, you’re already tainted. What harm

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