Tears. They're dripping down his cheeks in ripples. He came to the Pearsons' Mansion intact but now he is paralyzed and has lost a wrist and two front teeth. If only he knew Juliet's Fiancé is nothing the rumors tell of him and is more like a monster, he would never have hit Juliet, let alone try to assault her.He is full of regrets. His head aches, his chest burns and his body hurts. This is the worst job he has taken so far. Who would help him now?Lucien doesn't seem to give a damn about his Master, Ellison. How then will he escape his clutches? He doesn't want to lose any other part of his body. No, he can't.He looks up sorrowfully at Lucien and begs with everything in him, "Please don't hurt me anymore. I'm sorry for everything I've done. "Please I've lost almost everything; my legs, teeth, and wrist. Please don't add more. Please. I'm begging you in the name of whatever you serve."Lucien's expression softens as he sees Sparrow is being sincere. He considers letting him off,
"No, no. Not just like that. I'll do anything you want to pay for my sins. Anything at all!""You said it yourself! I hope you don't go back on your word!" Lucien sneers."I won't! Tell me what you want and I'll do it!""Break one of your wrists, then apologize to Mi amor just the same way you apologized to me!"Chris pulls a long face. "Do I have to do that? Isn't there another way?""Eh? Did I hear you well? You are going to break your both wrists? How thoughtful of you! You sure know how to pay for your sins!" "When did I say that?" Chris grimaces. "Perhaps you didn't hear me. I asked if I have to do that and if there isn't any other way!""Ah! You are going to break your ankles as well? I've never seen anyone as meek as you!"Chris grits his teeth and sighs as he realizes Lucien is doing all that on purpose. "I guess I just have to do as he asked lest he adds more," he mumbles under his breath, saunters to his excavator, and picks up an iron baton.He places his hand on the floo
Anxious and rage. Anxious that he hasn't saved Brianna yet. And rage that his enemy dared go against his family. These are Lucien's feelings. Since he returned, he has done everything to protect the Pearsons! They are his weakness. And he has never liked it when his enemy uses his weakness against him.Whoever is behind this, one thing is certain, if he gets him, he will not live to tell the tales.He inhales deeply to calm his nerves and ends the call before drifting his gaze to Santiago, who is staring at him inquisitively. "Declan appears to have eyes on the kidnappers. They left for East Highland Park. As things are now, it might be as you guessed."Santiago sighs. "Duke was known for his ruthlessness, Lucien. A family that trained up such a man will be even far more ruthless. Please you can't let anything happen to Brianna. Please promise me you will save her before any harm comes to her.""I can't promise you that, Santiago but I'm certain they wouldn't dare! If even a hair on h
"Let's say that Juliet refused and Brooks out of anger, decided to teach you guys a lesson so that you will know you can only survive through him, how would I have fought against that? How could I have rescued you?"In the end, I would have still been chased away, and by then, it would have been too late to fight for Juliet. Fate did it all."Santiago is astounded at the wisdom Lucien wields as he finds sense in everything he just said. "Indeed, fate had a toll on us all," he can't help but concur. "We've all stood the test of time. We birthed a great story worth looking back on. Looking at you and Juliet, I don't think heaven has made a better match than this!"Lucien and Juliet exchange glances between each other and break out into wide smiles. It's not every time Santiago sounds so sweet!"Thank you, dad," Juliet whispers. "Thank you for warmly accepting our relationship. Thank you. I deeply appreciate."Y-" Santiago is about to speak when Lucien's phone begins ringing. He instantl
Lucien shrugs nonchalantly. "It's just a little house at the peak of the city. You don't have to sound so amazed. Let's go."Juliet wants to ask how he managed to secure a house there even though he said it is just a little house and if he is a billionaire, but on second thoughts, she decides against it and nods. Together with Santiago, they walk out of the Mansion into Lucien's car and zoom off.To save many questions about the car, Lucien had to lie to them that Mr. Ethan gave the car to him as a gift today.★The ride to the peak of the city is fast and smooth. Since the Pearsons' Mansion had been located in the middle of the city, it didn't take long for Lucien to get to the Peak and navigate into the route leading to Dragon bay. Dragon bay is the name of the street where his house is located in."Dragon bay?!" This time, Santiago is the first to exclaim. In the Peak of the city, there are a number of four streets. The least street is for the late billionaires. Those who would cl
I, Lucien Wood, fooling around? When did I start doing that? And what if I told her I got just a little house, what does it matter? I've seen greater houses so what is there to term that a little house as I see no need to exaggerate?Hmph! Lucien shakes his head. He doesn't blame her at all. After all, she has no idea who he truly is. If only she knew who he is and the places he has seen and been in, he is certain she would have even called the houses in Dragon too little for him to be in and that as a matter of fact, there is nothing interesting about Virginia as a whole! Except for her, of course.He makes to respond to her, but on second thoughts, changes his mind. It's a fact now that people will rather believe things when they see them with their eyes, rather than when they are told, so he doesn't think there's a need for him to respond to her and they begin dragging it when he could simply show her and everything will instantly end.Having made his decision, Lucien ignores Juli
Naturally, for someone with extraordinary sight, Lucien should have seen the gate before its visible appearance to the natural eyes, but he had been blinded by his rage that he didn't bother to look beyond!He sighs deeply and looks over at Juliet with an apologetic expression on his face as he asks softly while rubbing her panting chest, "Are you hurt?"Juliet takes deep breaths for more than two minutes before regulating her breathing and responding somewhat harshly, "I'm not. Now, tell me, what happened back there? "Did you intend to drive us to our deaths? How could you be speeding so fast when you knew you were getting close to the gate? "Why were you even speeding that crazily in the first place?!" She swats his hand away from her chest."How can I intend to drive us to our deaths? I didn't know the gate was there," Lucien retorts sadly and lowers his head. "I'm sorry. Deeply sorry. I had gotten so enraged that I didn't look well and missed the gate. I'm sorry.""So you were e
Lucien looks out the glass to see an old man in uniform. From his age, he guesses he must be the chief security officer, guiding the gate and the houses inside Dragon bay. Such good timing! The old man has just saved him from Juliet's clutches.Without wasting any time, he whines down his glass just as the old man says politely, "Greetings to you, Sir, how may I help you?""Greetings to you as well, Sir. My house is behind this magnificent gate, can I go in?" Lucien has been no respecter of any man. But in this case, just because the old man saved him from Juliet and also appears to be a cultured man, he also retorts respectfully and smiles up at him.He has a house inside Dragon bay? The old man doesn't get it. The young man before him is just in his twenties and he only appears to be a little rich. Also, things have changed since the mysterious tycoon bought all the Mansions in Dragon bay. Considering all that, he concludes that Lucien must be joking around.He chuckles at that and