Chapter 56Lisa couldn't believe she just ruined the carefully laid-out plan she had spent hours devising in a matter of mere seconds. The frustration boiled within her, and she cursed silently under her breath, unwilling to voice her inner turmoil.As she grappled with her own vexation, a voice pierced through her thoughts. "I know deep within you want to curse me. You're free to do so. Just remember not to cross me again," came the stern warning from her adversary. With a resolute expression, she turned on her heel and marched out of the living room, leaving a palpable tension in her wake.Bryan, witnessing the exchange, let out a chuckle that betrayed his amusement. With a nonchalant shrug, he strolled back to his apartment, content with the chaos he had unknowingly stirred. The room soon emptied as each person retreated to their respective quarters, simmering with anger and unresolved feelings from the heated confrontation.Bryan sauntered into the dimly lit bar, seeking solace in
Chapter 57"Nope, I think I was angry because he never officially asked me to be his girlfriend, and it happened right in front of his friends," Elena confessed, her voice tinged with a hint of apprehension. The lack of a formal declaration of their relationship status had left a lingering sense of unease, compounded by the public nature of the intimate gesture that had unfolded before their peers.Her admission was accompanied by a nod, a silent acknowledgment of the tangled web of emotions that had clouded her judgment in that poignant moment. The blend of anger and overwhelm echoed in her words, a poignant reminder of the intricate dance of emotions that had gripped her heart."So, did you pick a fight with him?" he inquired, his voice gentle and curious. In response, a small smile graced Elena's lips, a flicker of amusement dancing in her eyes. The notion of confronting him in anger had crossed her mind, but she found solace in the warmth of his understanding gaze.In that fleetin
Chapter 58Bryan's eyes lingered on Elena's retreating figure, her words echoing in his mind. Maybe she was right after all. Maybe they didn't deserve peace of mind, especially when they seemed intent on disrupting it themselves.Taking a deep breath, Bryan turned away from the scene and made his way back to his villa, the weight of Elena's words heavy on his conscience. Once inside, he decided to bury himself in work to distract himself. But just as he was about to immerse himself in the tasks at hand, a message from Betty popped up on his phone, pulling him back into the present.*Are you free,* the message read. Bryan glanced at the time and realized it was already late, well past bedtime. Betty should have been asleep by now, yet here she was reaching out to him, her message a beckoning call in the darkness of the night.Bryan's fingers hovered over his phone as he read Betty's message. "Why did you ask?" he typed, curiosity bubbling within him. It wasn't long before her response
Chapter 59The tension in the air crackled as the words hung heavy between them. "If you aren't going to give the phone to Alora, then you aren't in a position to talk to me. I am hanging up," he stated firmly, his voice laced with authority and a touch of frustration, Bryan's tone oozing through the phone line.In response, a threatening edge crept into the other person's voice. "Hang up and welcome your doom to your doorstep because I am going to get rid of all your family," the ominous words whispered through the receiver, sending a shiver down the girl's spine on the other end. Fear gripped her as she realized the severity of the situation unfolding before her.The room grew colder, the air heavy with the weight of the escalating confrontation. The threat lingered, lingering like a dark cloud over the conversation, casting a shadow of unease over both of them. The sharp exchange of words painted a picture of a conflict on the brink of eruption, leaving a lingering tension in the a
Chapter 60He faced Betty with a furrowed brow, his voice tinged with frustration. "Aren't you supposed to take this seriously?" he asked, a hint of annoyance in his tone. She met his gaze with a playful glint in her eye, clearly amused by his concern."We've been practicing hard since morning," she explained casually, a smile dancing on her lips. "We're just taking a short break." His scoff of disbelief revealed his lack of awareness of the break, but even so, he found it difficult to reign in his rising anger at the situation.Watching Betty share a moment of laughter with another guy only added fuel to the fire of his unease. The way she interacted with him sparked a sense of question in his mind, stirring up a mix of jealousy and suspicion that clouded his thoughts.As he uttered the words, "Sorry for that, I should take my leave," he turned on his heel and swiftly exited the room, leaving an uncomfortable silence in his wake.As he stepped out into the cool evening air, he was co
Chapter 61Elena's confusion deepened at the revelation, her brows furrowing in perplexity as she tried to make sense of the startling accusation. "Nope, I don't know. I'm even wondering when that happened. Where did you hear that?" she asked, her voice tinged with a note of incredulity as she struggled to piece together the puzzle unfolding before her.Betty's explanation shed a faint light on the dark shadows that had enveloped the conversation, each word like a jigsaw piece fitting into place to reveal a disturbing picture. The casual chuckle that escaped Elena's lips belied the gravity of the situation, her disbelief masked by a veneer of nonchalance."Maybe I'm not listening well. I overheard Sam and Bryan arguing. Sam accused Bryan of threatening to harm her sister, to which Bryan retorted that if she hadn't orchestrated your attack, he wouldn't have uttered such words to her," Betty's words hung in the air, the weight of the revelation sinking in as Elena processed the implicat
Chapter 62Bryan emerged from his room and was surprised to find Elena standing by his door. "What?" he inquired, puzzled by her presence. Elena absentmindedly scratched the back of his head, her gaze fixed on him."I just wanted to let you know that you shouldn't blame yourself for anything. I know I can be a handful, but you don't need to be so hard on yourself. You look kind of ridiculous with that expression," she remarked, her voice taking on a slightly teasing, babyish tone.Bryan's brow furrowed in response. "Who ever said you were a burden to me? You're my sister, and it's my duty to look out for you," he insisted, a touch of protectiveness slipping into his words. Elena beamed at his response, clearly touched by his words.As they stood at the doorway, Elena turned to Bryan with a curious expression. "I know, but why are you angry?" she inquired, studying his face intently. Bryan flashed her a warm smile in response."I'm not angry, just a little preoccupied with something,"
Chapter 63Bryan grew increasingly restless as the hours ticked by on the monotonous drive. The absence of engaging conversation or captivating scenery left him fidgety and impatient. Eventually, unable to contain his frustration any longer, he felt compelled to break the silence."Must you say those things out loud? You aren't the only one here," he blurted out, his irritation palpable to Kingsley and Elena, who exchanged baffled glances at his outburst.Betty abruptly ended her phone call and turned to face Bryan, her expression a mix of surprise and annoyance. "Why are you acting so cold? I was talking to someone. Aren't you supposed to respect that?" she inquired, her tone accusing and expectant of an explanation.Bryan averted his gaze, his frustration simmering just beneath the surface as he let out a scoff."Don't you know the type of words to use with your lover when you are amidst people? Did you also respect us?" he questioned, his tone tinged with reproach and a hint of bit