Chapter 417

Callum’s expression changed instantly. He took a swift step forward and positioned himself before Lillian, saying, “Mr. Youngblood, Lillian is only doing this because of her friend. If her actions have offended you in any way, I’m willing to bear the consequences for her.

“Callum, you don’t have to help me. I can handle it myself!” Lillian replied firmly.

“How are you going to handle it?” Callum asked angrily. “Do you really think you can bear the consequences?”

“What’s the worst that can happen? I’ll just let him beat me to death, then! I’m mentally prepared for it!” Lillian retorted.

“Lillian Quinn, are you trying to piss me off?”

Callum could not shake the feeling that his usually composed demeanor would waver whenever he faced Lillian.

Meanwhile, Jonathan stared coldly at Lillian. Clearly, he was not planning to let her go just like that.

However, at that very moment, Rosalie, who had passed out from drunkenness, suddenly nuzzled her head against Lillian’s shoulder. “Lillian… Don’t be afraid… I’ll protect you,” Rosalie mumbled incoherently.

Upon hearing her words, tears welled up in Lillian’s eyes. “Oh, Rosalie. How are you still thinking of protecting me even when you’re drunk?” she thought.

Jonathan stared intently at the intoxicated Rosalie. After a while, he turned around and left without saying a word.

Carlos hurriedly followed behind.

I

The cold wind blew past Lillian. Only then did she realize there was cold sweat on her back.

you may

was indeed lucky. Jonathan had let

it were not for what Rosalie said, she might faced

car first,” Callum remarked. The two of them then helped Rosalie into the

car.

that, the

changing into pajamas. Once she was

I acted recklessly today. But I couldn’t control myself. At the thought of how Rosalie suffered because of him, I… Really wanted

Jonathan Youngblood of Strico!” Callum

sounded somewhat dull. It was as if that statement was enough to justify her

actions.

given up the opportunity to study abroad and rushed back to the

level of their friendship, but little did he

you do so much for her?” Callum asked

Lillian answered. It was as if the

the thief. The teacher lectured me sternly, asking me to admit my wrongdoing. My parents even offered

betrayed you, and you become isolated and

moment, I decided that I would consider Rosalie my best friend for the rest of

thin lips tightly. He was somewhat in disbelief that Lillian

understand the

Callum would endure it without retaliating. That was because he understood that building his capabilities was better

succeed when he

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