Lucian strode toward Calista. The gang who was beaten up by Hector was still paralyzed on the ground.It's not that they couldn't get up, but they were afraid that they would get the same treatment as the guy who got kicked meters away because of a failed escape attempt.Usually if one came across an obstacle, one would walk around it. But that wasn't the case for Lucian. He kicked the person who was in his way. A loud shriek of pain was heard again. Lucian looked like a devil from hell with his unnerving aura. His face had been expressionless since he made his appearance. The remaining thugs immediately made way for Lucian leaving the whole basement to him. They carefully made sure they wouldn't get in his way no matter how he walked.Lucian stopped before Calista and Hector. He stared at their intertwined shadows in the darkness. He suppressed his raging emotions and stared at Calista's pale face. He held his hand out."Get up." Before Calista responded, Hector replied."I
"Are you sure you wanna wait for him?"Lucian sounded perfectly calm. But if one were to listen to him closely, a tinge of malevolence could be spotted in his words."Yeah," replied Calista casually as she leaned against the metal bench.She looked like she was about to nod off with her eyes half closed. How would people think of her if she were to leave now when Hector was still held in custody? He was the one who saved her.Lucian's anger peaked when he heard Calista's reply. He pulled her up from the bench."I've already told Timothy about this. He's on his way now and he'll make sure that Hector will be fine. I'll bring you back to rest."Lucian's actions might seem rough, but he didn't hurt Calista. His lips tightened as he stared at her menacingly. "He'll be released in at most three hours. However, if you insist on staying here, then maybe you'll see him in jail tomorrow," Lucian threatened Calista icily."The injury assessment isn't out yet, and your final decision de
Calista was stunned."What?" "I think it'd be better for you to come over," answered Timothy.He hung up the phone shortly. Calista frowned as she heard the short beep after the phone was hung up,Everglade Manor belonged to Lucian so it wouldn't be him who was in trouble. Then … it must be someone else.As she opened the door, the bodyguards outside immediately stood upright and stared at her.Calista remarked, " ... I need to go back to Everglade Manor."She was utterly shocked by the gory scene before her when she stepped into the mansion. She couldn't believe that the people who were lying on the floor were the ones who tried to force her to take nudes in the basement. They were barely breathing. One of them kneeled and begged before Lucian. Although the floor was carpeted, his forehead bled a tremendous amount of blood from knocking it continuously against the floor as he begged for mercy. "Mr. Northwood, we had no idea who it was. We were referred to this job by so
Calista widened her eyes with fear.She avoided his rough actions frantically and screamed, "Lucian, let me go! You crazy pervert! Son of a bitch!"She cursed at him nonstop as her body was getting all tensed up. She fought with all her might and shook her head frantically. Lucian failed to land his kiss on her face. Lucian peered at her as she broke down. He smirked as he grabbed her wrists and tied them up with his tie. Kisses fell on her neck, leaving hickeys all over. Calista wore jeans today, but that didn't stop Lucian from getting his hands all over her. His immense strength tore her pants apart.Whether she was wearing a dress or a pair of pants didn't make much difference to him. "Lucian, if you really wanna do this, go find Lily then," Calista was trembling as she continued, "There were rumors of you and her all around. You pulled strings for her investment and I didn't question you a single bit. And you got so furious just because Hector coincidentally saved me. We'
The next day, Calista was woken up by her phone. Mr. Xanders let her have two days off because of what happened last night. It was the estate management calling.The person over the phone said sheepishly, "Mrs. Northwood, there's someone at the door looking for you. It appears to be your father and your sister.""I'm not seeing them."Just as Calista was about to hang up the phone, she heard Zachary calling out to her hurriedly, "Calista, I found your mom's phone."Calista remained silent. When her mother passed, she was still very young.She was heartbroken as she thought her mother was gone because of a car accident. Little did she ponder on those materialistic matters. It was already too late when she started to investigate her mother's death. She couldn't locate her mother's phone. There were also no records of her mother's calls at the telecommunications company.Calista questioned Zachary regarding this matter. He too had no idea where the phone was as well. He assumed t
Calista replied, "Of course I know what I'm saying."Lucian chuckled, "Why? Is it because you didn't want to get involved with me or it's merely because you decided to end things here?""I just wanted to end things here," answered Calista.She glanced at Zachary who had his nervous gaze fixated on her. Lucian scoffed.He mocked her, "You really shouldn't be living on Earth, you know.""Yeah?""You should've just stayed in heaven with God, since you're so 'kind and generous'."Calista was speechless. She knew he wouldn't like her way of doing things. Lucian hung up in an instant.Calista turned toward Zachary and asked icily, "There. Are you satisfied? Give me the phone now."Zachary was aware that he's obviously biased in this matter. He felt guilty and handed the phone to Calista sheepishly. As he did so, he caught a glance of the trail of hickeys on her neck.As a man, he could tell how rough did Lucian kiss Calista to leave such obvious marks on her. For Lucian to be that
Calista avoided him."Stop it. You're going to make people misunderstand the whole situation. I came because I need your help." Hector shrugged and followed Calista to their seat. The table could only accommodate two people. Now it had to bear four people. It just wouldn't fit despite the two of them standing.After receiving several glances from the server, Hector lifted his head and looked at Calista's bodyguards."Would you like to take a seat at the next table? The bill's on me."The bodyguards peered at him."No."They could tell at first sight that this man was trying to make a move at Madam. Hector smiled politely."Perhaps you could step aside? It's getting awkward here if you guys insist on staying."Although Hector had a pleasant expression on, his stare pressured the bodyguards. He used to be in the army and he was used to commanding hundreds of men under him.Although he was smiling, he made his warnings evident. The tension in the air grew as Hector continued
Ava's tone oozed with disdain, and it struck Calista that this marked their initial meeting. At this juncture, they hadn't even introduced themselves.Ava's unwarranted air of superiority and condescension toward Calista was rather astonishing, to say the least. Even though Hector was a rugged fellow and hadn't been around many women in recent years, he could pick up on the apparent unpleasant tone in Ava's voice. He furrowed his brow and was about to speak. Suddenly, Calista raised an eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean?" Ava had intended to drop a subtle hint to Calista, but since Calista was adamant about being upfront, Ava couldn't help being straightforward."Does Hector know you're married?" Calista stayed silent, glancing at Hector, whose furrowed brows could have flattened a fly. Her silence prompted Hector to explain. Although Ava wasn't very polite, her point was valid. Calista would have reacted even more strongly than Ava if her friend had gotten involved with