"You!" Leon paused as a wave of emotions surged through his heart. He could not believe that Iris got on her knees to beg for his forgiveness in front of the entire city. He could only imagine how much courage that took! However, most importantly, Iris was always the love of his life. Even after what went through, his feelings for her did not change, but he just learned to suppress them with time. How could he even resist this, knowing that Iris gave up all her pride and dignity to beg for his forgiveness? He could no longer suppress the emotions that he felt, and was beginning to change his mind. Cynthia's face turned pale at this sight. She knew that Leon still loved Iris and that no man could resist any woman's tears. Now that Iris burst into tears right in front of Leon and even got on her knees to beg for reconciliation, she was worried that Leon would give in. What would happen to her then? "That's enough, Iris! I'm warning you—this is my and Leon's engagement, and
However, this was nothing compared to the pain of losing Leon. "Iris, there's no point begging him anymore, considering how cruel he has been toward you. Let's go home," Louisa said, her eyes brimming with tears. She was utterly disappointed in Leon at this point. "No, I can't give up just like that!" Iris was determined to do this. She gestured for Louisa to help her up, trying her best to ignore the excruciating pain of her injuries. "Leon, I'm begging you one last time. I really am sorry for my mistake, and I sincerely hope you can forgive me and return to my side, please." Iris stared at him with a pleading look, her eyes etched with hope. "I-" Leon opened his mouth. Initially, he buried all of his love and emotions toward Iris at the bottom of his heart and intended to start his new life afresh, but now, Iris gave her pride and dignity up to reconcile with him, and this touched him greatly. All the fiery passion and love toward her was once again rekindled within him.
Iris let out a bitter chuckle as she took out a dagger, its blade glinting momentarily in the sun before the next moment, she raised it and drove it down straight into her chest! "Iris, no—" this happened so quickly that neither Louisa nor Ariel saw this coming, nor did they ever expect that Iris would kill herself for love. They were both so shocked that they froze in place, unsure of what to do. As for Leon, although he sensed that something was amiss, he was too far away to do anything, and by the time he realized what was happening, it was too late! With a sputter, the dagger slashed into her flesh, and bright red blood spilled out, turning her shirt red. "Have you gone insane, Iris?!" "Iris, how can you do this to us?!" Louisa and Ariel muttered with pale faces, their voices shaking with fear and panic. "How can this be?" Leon felt as though he was struck by lightning. A few moments later, he snapped out of his stupor and stormed toward Iris's side, grabbing her fro
Iris let out a bitter smile at this, but she felt as though she was liberated once and for all. To her, this was the best outcome! "No, that's not true. How can you say that no one cares about you? I do! I've always loved you, and you're the most important person to me. No one else can ever replace you," Leon said, sobbing. Now, faced with the fear of losing Iris entirely, he could no longer control himself and blurted out all of his deepest, darkest thoughts. At this moment, his emotions took over, and there was no more room for any rationality! "Thank you. To hear that before I die, is the greatest gift I have ever received," Iris smiled. Even though she could not be with Leon any longer, she was still happy to know that Leon still loved her and never forgot her. That was more than enough! Even though she would leave this world, she hoped that her memory would continue to live on in Leon's mind! "No, you can't die. I won't let you die!" Leon screamed at the top of his lu
He knew that Iris's soul was still there and could still hear him, therefore, he was making these promises in order to revive her will for survival! Then, he picked her up, strode to the center of the stage, and glanced at Benedict, who was sitting in the master seat. "I'm sorry, Elder Shear, I'm busy trying to save someone's life, and unfortunately, cannot continue with the rest of the ceremony anymore." "Leon, Iris already died, and we're all witnesses to this. I don't think you should waste your time and energy on this anymore!" Benedict furrowed his brows in displeasure. "No, she's not dead yet, and I'll save her!" Leon said determinedly. "Leon, are you insisting on canceling the rest of the ceremony and leaving?" The Shears looked annoyed at this. This engagement party was a grand one, and the Shears invited everyone from the upper class. If Leon were to cancel the ceremony or leave right then and there, this would no doubt humiliate the Shears and make them the laughings
"But if you don't come back, I'll hate you for the rest of my life!" Cynthia's tears slid down her face. Even though Leon was yet to give her an answer, she already knew what he would say. "I'm sorry, Cynthia. I'm sorry that I failed you," Leon gave her a bitter smile, then picked Iris up in his arms and strode down the stage. "No! Leon, you can't leave!" all of a sudden, Harvey stepped forward in rage and blocked Leon's path. "What do you have to say, Harvey?" Leon asked. "Leon, you bastard! You promised me just now while we were backstage that you will never hurt Cynthia, but now this? Do none of your promises mean anything at all?" Harvey yelled. "I'm sorry, Harvey, but I didn't mean to do this," Leon replied guiltily. "I don't care whether you meant to do this or not! I've already told you that if you ever hurt Cynthia, I will make you pay for this! I, Harvey Shear, am a man of my word, and I will avenge my sister right now!" Harvey braced himself for an attack and sent
"Dad, but..," Brad was shocked.Unlike the other elders in the Shears who focused only on the profits they could gain, he refused to let Leon go for hurting Cynthia as her father."Enough! You can't force love. If Leon insists on leaving, let him be!" Benedict interrupted him forcefully.He knew that Cynthia Group was Leon's only resource and he put in countless time and effort into it; the fact that he was willing to surrender Cynthion Group unconditionally meant that Leon was determined to leave.If that was the case, there was no point for the Shears to force him into staying."But," Brad could not give up.He knew that his father was being reasonable, but Leon crossed the line and he could not understand why Benedict would not punish Leon."I said, enough! We've owed him a favor for when he cured your mother! This ends here and we will consider how we repay him!" Benedict said calmly.He was always a composed and sensible person. Leon saved his wife once and if he punished
"Harold Lowe! What do you want?" Leon's expression darkened as his heart sank."What a romantic man you are, Leon Wolf! I didn't want you to marry Cynthia Shear to begin with and the gods have been merciful! Iris came to interfere before I could do anything to destroy the engagement!" Harold burst out laughing.He already formed an alliance with a few families including the Fields in hope to bring Leon and the Shears down. However, the Shears were a powerful and formidable family and once they declared war, there was no certainty as to who might win.To Harold's pleasant surprise, Iris died and Leon called off the engagement, which enraged the Shears.It was as if all odds were playing in his favor, and without the Shears' support, it would be extremely easy for him to destroy Leon."What do you want, Harold?" Leon scowled and repeated."What do you think? You've ruined our plans time and time again. You'll meet your demise today! I'll send you down to hell so you can reunite wit