Chapter 1022 He Knew All Of It


    Crystal''s POV:


    I was seething with anger, but I still managed to hold back the impulse to punch Rufus in the face. After all, the man standing in front of me was the


    most powerful one in the empire. I couldn''t afford to offend him. Besides, there were also many guards present.


    I locked eyes with him and used, "You''re the one who restricted me from leaving, aren''t you? Why? The festivities areing ta an end. You have


    no reason to detain me."


    Rufus sneered and threw some questions right back at me. "Why are you leaving in such a hurry? Why did you go to such lengths to kidnap Beryl


    and escape in the middle of the night?"


    "It wasn''t kidnapping anyone! Beryl is my daughter! Moreover, everyone''s preparing to leave the capital. What''s so strange about trying to go back


    home to my pack?" I jutted my chin out at him confidently. I couldn''t afford to show any fear at this point. This guy was good at making uses of


    laopholes. The second he found a crack in my reasoning, he''d definitely attack until I crumbled.


    Rufus raised his eyebrows after hearing what I said. He didn''t seem to care much for my exnation, nor did he seem concerned about how I felt at


    the moment.


    Suddenly, He ordered his men to go out. Then he called two female officers in to take Arron and Beryl away.


    I stood in front of the driver who was holding Beryl and shouted at Rufus in fear and anger. "What''re you trying to do?"


    Sensing the danger of the situation, Arron also hid behind me and stared at the two female officers warily.


    "I want to talk to you alone. There are some things that aren''t suitable for kids to listen to, unless you''re actually okay with it.” Rufus shot me a cold


    nce before turning around to sit on the sofa. He tapped his fingers on the armrest, waiting for my decision.


    I bit my lips hesitantly, at a loss as to what to do. If Rufus really needed to talk to me, it was indeed inappropriate for the two kids to stay. If I couldn''t


    control myself and fought tooth and nail with Rufus, it would really scare the kids.


    But I still didn’t want to just hand over my kids to Rufus'' subordinates.


    Rufus seemecNto see my concern


    and said, ‘Dern worry. These two


    officials are: my most trusted =


    subordites. They''ll take good.c care


    of therkids "Then he added in alow


    voice” "I would never use such”


    tertible means to threaten_you."


    Of course I knew that Rufus wouldn''t do such a despicable thing, so I finally caved


    I squatted down and took Arron''s hand gently. "Baby, follow these twodies outside and wait for me. Mommy has something to deal with.”Content ? N?velDrama.Org 2024.


    As I spoke;tadjusted his cap and


    straightened the scarf around his.


    neck te better cover his face. "Be


    goodrand take good care of your


    sister.” ..


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    Arron nodded valiantly. “Okay, Mommy. Be quick!"


    "Okay, Mommy will be with you soon.”


    Then, Arron, Beryl, and the driver followed the female officers out. leaving Rufus and me alone in the room.


    As soon as the door was closed behind them, I turned to re at Rufus fiercely. “What do you want to talk about?"


    Rufus stood up from the sofa and slowly walked towards me. Without warning. his hand suddenly shot out and snatched the mask on my face.


    I hurried to take the mask back, but


    Rufus held it high above his head.


    Even if I tiptged, I couldn''t reach it.


    He looked down at me leisurely and.


    said, "YoUleft in the middle of the


    night. You didn''t take any of the cars


    of the‘border pack, but instead took


    a caf arranged by Warren. You even


    bribed the guards in the pce to let


    you sneak out. Did you do


    something wrong? Is that the reason


    why you''re in such a rush to leave?"