NovelOnlineChapter 1135: This wasn't just cruelty; it was a blatant disregard for her humanity. Chloe stood frozen in disbelief, too stunned to react. The man she once thought she knew had shown a side so dark, it left her reeling.
In her darkest imaginings, she had prepared herself for Aelfric's scorn. Perhaps he might mock her, insult her, or even slap her in a moment of rage. But this? This unbridled violence was beyond anything she could have foreseen.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtClutching her stinging cheek, Chloe let the warm blood from her brow trickle through her trembling fingers. Her wide, disbelieving eyes locked onto Aelfric's. This couldn't be the sAelfric who once worshipped the ground she walked on. How could the man who once showered her with affection now look so cold and unfeeling? She hoped-prayed-that her pitiful state might tug at his heartstrings, that sflicker of regret might soften his expression. Instead, Aelfric curled his lips into a wicked smirk, his words dripping with mockery.
"Oh dear, my mistake, Miss Brock." A simple apology? Was he serious? The audacity! After all he had done, that was all he could offer? The sheer nerve of it left Chloe seething with a mix of fury and helplessness. How could someone so ruthless have once been the man she thought she understood? For the first time, Chloe realized she had never truly known Aelfric. The depths of his malice, the sheer force of his anger-it was like staring into the abyss. He wasn't just unpredictable; he was downright terrifying.
Read exclusive content at gVlnovlsRegret weighed heavily on her mind. She cursed herself for ever daring to approach him, yet the bitter truth remained-she hadn't just ruffled his feathers; she had outright insulted his pride. The mere thought of how Aelfric might retaliate sent a shiver raced down her spine. His cruelty was a shadow she couldn't escape, and her imagination painted a thousand chilling scenarios, each one darker than the last.
In Blebert, men like Aelfric reigned unchecked. Few had the strength or influence to keep him in line. Perhaps only the heads of the four great families could put a leash on his power. For someone like her? She didn't stand a chance.
She barely knew Buof the Hoffman family and had severed ties with her elder brother, Everett. At this point, the only solid ground she had to stand on was Connor, the man who now stood by her side. Left with no other option, Chloe decided to cling to Connor like a drowning woman grasping a lifeline.
Her chest tightened with resignation as her tear-filled eyes sought his face. "Connor?" she whispered, her voice fragile and pleading.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAelfric injuring her at the Daniels Manor had seemed like a clear affront to the Daniels family. Surely, Connor wouldn't let that slide-would he? Yet Connor's response sent an icy chill down her spine. He simply watched the chaos unfold, amusement flickering in his eyes. "Mr. Warren was merely being careless," he said, his tone maddeningly indifferent. "It wasn't intentional. Making a fuss over this would just seem petty." Chloe's breath hitched. Speechless, she stared at Connor, the weight of his apathy crushing her.
She had convinced herself that she'd finally won Connor's favor, that she held a special place in his heart. M Surely, he wouldn't stand idly by while she was mistreated. But who would've guessed? He wasn't her protector-he was just here for the entertainment.
In an instant, the truth hit Chloe like a bolt of lightning. The reason behind Connor's sudden shift in attitude m becpainfully clear he hadn't softened toward her out of genuine affection. No, it was all for show. He wanted Aelfric to witness her desperate attempts to win him over. She wasn't a person in Connor's eyes-just a pawn in his gto needle Aelfric.
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