Chapter 23

Lucian’s body was rigid and his eyes gradually darkened. In his vision, Allison’s fingers were like soft vines that gripped his neck lightly at the moment of eruption.

“Lucian…”

The next moming.

When Allison woke up, she was sore all over.

She looked in surprise at herself and Lucian, both naked in bed. What happened last night was as clear as day.

But why couldn’t she remember anything?

At that moment.

The man beside her opened his eyes. His gaze was deep. He looked around, then fixed his eyes on the woman beside him. He gritted his teeth and called her name, “Allison!”

Allison finally realized.

She was Allison and she wasn’t supposed to be here.

her mouth to speak but

a shaky voice, she said, “Mr. Lindberg… L…

from the floor, and

he saw the burned–out incense on the bedside

His

grabbed Allison’s delicate

choked. She shook her head frantically.

She didn’t!!

blanket fell off, revealing the scars on her back,

last night. Apart from the effects of the incense, he had mistaken her for

Penelope finds out, I will not

a vain woman who used such despicable means to get close to

all just a facade to attract his attention, including

by a strong sense of betrayal,

bed. Her throat was uncomfortable; she coughed violently, and her body ached unbearably. She clutched the thin

right hand that had just grabbed her neck, feeling disgusted. He then threw the towel on the floor, stepping on it ruthlessly with his

was freezing and trembling uncontrollably.

now, the chill in his eyes pierced her soul. It was as if he could really make her “disappear” as he had said. She hastily dressed and fook a taxi home. She rushed

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