Fine. I won’t demand money, but you must give me the watch!”


    Even though the two to three hundred thousand dor watch held little significance to Loraine and


    Marco, handing over such an item to a person as avaricious and unashamed as Lillie was thest thing


    Marco intended to do.


    He scoffed at Lillie, “Still hankering after the watch? Do youprehend the ramifications of your lies


    given Loraine’s current standing? Your deceitful words could cost you more than just money. We can


    have you incarcerated.”


    Lillie was thoroughly terrified by Marco’s threat. On the brink of tears, she implored, “Are you actually


    serious? It can’t be that severe, it was only idle chatter. Why would that warrant imprisonment?”


    Ang’s Library


    Since it was only a bit of gossip, Lillie failed to grasp why it would precipitate such grave repercussions.


    Observing Marco’s stern countenance, she was uncertain whether he was bluffing or genuinely


    intending to have her jailed.


    Loraine smirked, “If you believe I’m deceiving you, you’re wee to find out for yourself. Let me ce


    a call to my attorney. If you’re unable to afford one, I can assist you in securing legal counsel.”


    The mere suggestion of involving a Lawyer sent Lillie into a panic. She wailed and prostrated herself at


    Loraine’s feet.


    “Loraine, I beg you. Judie was the one spreading those damaging rumors.


    I’m not involved. Please, don’t have me arrested. I no longer desire the watch or any money!”


    Seeing Lillie sobbing uncontrobly, Loraine toyed with her, “If you kowtow to me and apologize, I might


    reconsider…”


    Her words were merely intended to taunt Lillie, but unexpectedly,


    Lillie immediately bowed her head to the ground in apology before making a hasty retreat.


    In her hurry, Lillie nearly tripped over herself.


    Loraineughed lightly, while Marco’s brow furrowed.


    This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    “Aren’t you going to follow up?”


    He was genuinely prepared to hold Lillie ountable for her transgressions.


    Loraine shook her head, a soft smile on her lips. “There’s no need.”


    Chasing after every gossip peddler in this small vige was not a practical endeavor. Furthermore, Lillie


    was, at best, a secondary participant in the rumor mill.


    Marco’s gaze hardened as he watched Lillie’s fleeing figure, muttering in a low voice, “Allowing that


    woman to escape without consequence seems too lenient. She was unkind to you before…”


    Loraine detected the iciness in his tone, causing an unexpected flutter in her chest.


    Rid Of Night


    Marco had consistently shown Loraine his obedient and devoted side, presenting himself as a


    harmless and gentlepanion.


    Loraine had nearly forgotten that he was also the ruthless and feared