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Chapter 119: An Unwelcome Guest 3

Author: Mercy ND🌈
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-10 08:15:10

“We can leave now if you want,” Sebastian said as he took her reddened hand, massaging it softly.

She didn't have to put up with this nonsense.

Kourtney looked up at him, her heart swelling with gratitude.

“No, I don’t want to. I can handle them,” she replied, determination flooding her veins.

You can call her so many things. But a “quitter” isn't one of them.

“Very well then. They will either accept you or face my wrath. I assure you this,” Sebastian spoke with ruthless precision as he pulled her closer.

As a child, he had watched helplessly as his late mother was bullied continuously by members of the Woods family.

Because of her poor background, they had never liked her.

Back then, he couldn't do anything about it except clench his fists in frustration.

However, one day, he vowed never to feel powerless like that ever again—a promise that fueled his fierce determination to succeed and made him become the man he is today.

And now, he couldn't help his protectiveness over Kourtney a
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