Chapter 614
Kenneth stepped out of the car and spotted Tiffany standing beneath the moonlight. She wore a pink wool overcoat that accentuated her slender, delicate frame. Hearing the car approach, she turned around, her face naturally flawless, with no
keup and an almost innocent charm that matched her age.
ler the moonlight, her clear, captivating eyes carried a hint of lazy allure that was both seductive and pure–enticing yet rming.
enneth quickly averted his gaze, shifting his focus to the large box on the ground. The lid was closed, hiding whatever was
inside.
Tiffany hadn’t mentioned why she needed him here, and the sealed box gave no clue about its contents.
Tiffany tilted her chin toward the box. “Open it, and you’ll see.”
Kenneth stepped closer and casually opened the box. A growl of frustration slipped from his lips as soon as he saw what was
inside.
“It’s you
Inside was Lorenzo–Years ago, he had ambushed the Harper family in the dead of night, leading an attack with over a hundred men. He was the one who had scarred Alexia for life by sewing her lips shut, leaving an everlasting trauma. He was also the one who killed Ryan and nearly took Romeo’s life as well
Kenneth thought, ‘How could I swallow this insult? How could I not settle this score?”
Kenneth let out a cold, humorless laugh, the meaning of Tiffany’s gesture suddenly clear. “Thank you,” he said, his voice tight with controlled anger.
Without hesitation, he hauled Lorenzo into his car, slamming the trunk shut and locking it tight. No amount of struggling. would help him escape now.
Tiffany yawned lazily, waving her hand dismissively. “Alright, it’s getting late. I’ll leave him to you. I’m heading back to bed. She turned toward her villa, but Kenneth called out to her. “Tiffany!”
He had a thousand words swirling, so much he wanted to say. But in that moment, he found himself utterly speechless.
Tiffany turned back with a curious look. “Hmm?”
“It’s nothing.” Kenneth finally managed. “Your wedding’s the day after tomorrow. I wish you happiness.”
“Thank you.”
Just as Tiffany was about to leave, Kenneth’s voice stopped her again. Tiffany, can I… can I come?”
To see you one last time. To watch you slip away for good, knowing there’s no turning back
Tiffany raised an amused brow, her expression playful. “What do you think? You still owe me one.””
Her teasing shattered the fragile atmosphere, leaving Kenneth momentarily stunned.
Kenneth froze, her playful response catching him off guard and shattering the somber mood. Yet her lightheartedness, her ability to laugh and move forward, only deepened the ache in his chest.
The mood had shifted entirely with her words.
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But truth be told. Tiffany’s ability to take everything in stride and move on eased much of his awkwardness.
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Still hearing her admit that role out loud made the bitter ache in his chest rise like a tidal wave, swallowing him whole instantly
And yet, he still had to smile and wish her a happy marriage.
His eyes stung, his fists clenched tightly without him even realizing it.
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nneth thought, ‘How foolish of me. I’ve told myself a thousand times to let it go and move forward. But there were a
usand and one voices in my head calling me an idiot. A million regrets, and what good does it do me? What use is there in regret now?
Kenneth climbed into his car, slamming the door behind him with more force than he intended.
“Get some rest. Goodnight.”
“Goodnight.”
Tiffany turned and entered the villa while the Rolls–Royce headed toward the Harper family.
Unbeknownst to either, a camera captured the scene from a sharp angle in the shadows of a building across the street. From its skewed perspective, the images appeared far more suggestive than they indeed were.
Once back at his estate, Kenneth locked Lorenzo in the basement chamber without hesitation.
He didn’t have the patience to deal with him now. If he were to have his revenge, it wouldn’t come quickly. Ryan deserved better. Lorenzo had to feel every ounce of their pain–a slow, torturous end was the only true justice. He thought. ‘Killing him outright would be far too easy!
Kenneth secured the iron door and turned to leave, but Lorenzo’s hoarse voice called out behind him. “Mr. Harper.”
Lorenzo had strained to pull the gag from his mouth, spitting out a deep breath before speaking again. “Mr. Harper, I want
to make a deal.
Kenneth laughed coldly, his voice dripping with contempt. “You A prisoner in chains? What could you possibly offer me?”
“What if I said I could grant your deepest wish?”
Lorenzo’s grin widened as he drove the words home, piercing Kenneth’s composure. “Mr. Harper, you still can’t get Miss Kelley out of your mind, can you? If it weren’t for her, you wouldn’t have had the guts to leave Melody behind.”
“Shut your mouth!”
“Don’t get angry, Mr. Harper. I’m just trying to help you!” Lorenzo chuckled, his voice grating, as he pulled a small glass bottle from his pocket.
“Mr. Quaid prepared this pill. He intended to keep it for himsell, but little did he know, I took it without him noticing.” Kenneth had no patience to listen. He moved to leave, but Lorenzo called out louder.
“Do you know what this pill does? It binds two people together permanently. Once they take it, they’ll be drawn to each other forever. Even without love, they’ll become inseparable, tie for life, sharing the same fate. Live together, die together.”
Felix had gone to great lengths to obtain this pill. Didn’t he have his selfish reasons for it?
It was just that he had not made a move and had been enduring
Lorenzo shouted-“Mr. Harper, don’t you want to fight for yourself?”
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“Mr. Harper, can you bear to watch the woman you love marry someone else?”
The words hit like a spell, each one lingering in the air.
Kenneth paused for a moment, but it was only a brief hesitation
He stepped forward again, leaving the basement chamber without a glance back.
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Lorenzo sat alone in the suffocating cell, the heavy iron door locked firmly. Escape was impossible–the lock was secure, walls unyielding, and the room swallowed in darkness.
A grim smile played on Lorenzo’s lips in the darkness, his confidence almost chilling.
He knew Kenneth would turn back.
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Even if not today, then tomorrow–before the woman he loved got married, Kenneth would make a move. He was sure of it!
Lorenzo let out a low, eerie laugh.
He pondered. “How Felix would react when he discovered I had stolen the precious pill. Felix was probably going to be livid!‘
But it didn’t matter. No matter who had the pill, Lorenzo was as good as dead.
He thought, ‘But before I died, I’d make sure everyone paid for !
Lorenzo lay back on the cold, hard floor, muttering to himself. “What’s so special about Miss Kelley? She’s got the infamous Mr. Hampton, the ruthless and cunning Felix, and even the noble and refined Mr. Harper wrapped around her finger…
Tiffany was still asleep the following day when her phone began relentlessly buzzing.
She picked it up and saw that the caller ID was Zoe.
“Hello? Tiffany answered lazily.
“Tiffany!” Zoe’s voice came through, full of urgency. “Wait, don’t tell me you just woke up!”
“To be precise, I was woken up by you.”
“Well, you need to check the news, the one from this morning’s headlines. Hurry!”
Zoe was nearly hopping in frustration, finally understanding what it meant when people said, “The emperor isn’t in a hurry. but the eunuch is.”
