Chapter 309

Lydia's slap landed fiercely on Jack's cheek.

"I told you to act, not to actually kill him!"

Jack's head snapped to the side from the impact. He tasted the sting on his cheek and laughed mockingly, "Can't stand the thought of him hurt? You're so naive, he doesn't love you. You think playing the hero will make him love you again? Trevon's nothing but a heartless jerk!"

Lydia snapped back, her hand raised in defiance. "You can't talk about him like that!"

But that time, Jack caught her wrist in an iron grip. "Enough with the screaming," he growled. "You think you're still Redenbaugh City's darling princess? Without Trevon, you're nobody." He leaned in close, his voice a menacing whisper. "You'd better wise up."

Lydia's eyes blazed with anger. "You're using me!"

Jack's laugh was cruel and icy. "What a perfect chance to get rid of Trevon, right?"

Lydia's fury turned to a desperate struggle, but Jack was too strong, he shoved her to the ground and pinned her down, his hand cruel o