Chapter Seventy-Two
Author: Menz Raider
last update2025-03-21 14:15:24

When Luther Astana stepped out of the bar, he was well drenched in the stench of alcohol. As he walked forward, he saw a black gown roll past ahead from one end of the mansion to another, it was accompanied by several servants.

His mind working in unravelled ways, it decided for him that it was best to meet with Lyana Rodriguez. He should check on her, and he should let her know that she belonged to him. No matter who she agreed to go out, she still belonged to him.

He followed them, the black flowing gown and the group of slaves. As he came closer, he called her loudly.

"Lyana. Lyana. Lyana."

Lyana Rodriguez was startled by the sudden recitation of her name. When she turned around and found Luther Astana stumbling towards her, she was even more suprised.

"Luther? What do you want?"

"Isn't that a little harsh for the man who is supposed to be your husband."

Where had he been? Lyana wondered, he didn't know about the cancelment?

"Not anymore." She said. "Lucky you. You got what you hav
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