Semua Bab His Playmate : Bab 51 - Bab 60

The remainder of the journey was quiet, with Lucain sitting next to me. I was unsure whether to feel happy or scared. From this moment on, I felt this was the best thing. My cut was still open, and Lucian remained as serious as ever. The side of him that was unfamiliar to me.I didn’t get to tell the princess I was leaving, nor did I inform her that he bought me the second time. I thought about what he might do to me when we returned to the villa.My heart raced as I turned slowly to catch a glimpse of him. He was staring at his phone, a frown creasing his forehead, a seriousness that felt unfamiliar to me. It felt as if I were facing someone entirely different.“Don,”Andrew whispered as we paused at the entrance of the mansion. It appeared new to me, considering I had been away for four days. Lucian's maids and men, or perhaps I should say guards, stood outside, ready to welcome him. A girl I had never seen before rushed out with a smirk on her face, and her uniform looked quite diff

This was the first time he had taken me here, but I felt completely at ease in that moment. My thoughts drifted back to Maria in the cell, her face lingering in my mind. Her frail body. Those eyes. She appeared to be pleading for her life, even without uttering a single word, and it all stemmed from my actions.Lucian strolled by me, made his way to his office chair, and took a seat. A look of seriousness etched across the face. Even though the room appeared well-ventilated, his presence made it feel crowded, although it wasn't. He certainly has good taste; the interiors were impressive. The shelves on the wall matched perfectly, complemented by the large chandelier that hung in the center of the ceiling.He took out a stack of paperwork and began to sift through it, one by one. He never lifted his head to glance at me or anything other than the papers laid out before him.I stood there for what felt like ages, and I started to think that hours had gone by; my legs began to ache. I di

Julia's POVI grasped the steaming mug in my hands, gazing down the hallway. If this were Lucian's way of thinking, he would make my life miserable, but it wasn't. The maids nearby kept chatting about me. I managed to capture their attention effortlessly.“Whore…” one of them whispered, believing I would miss her words. But I heard her loud and clear and thought she wasn’t talking about me.“Are you Julia?”I turned around to see a brunette standing behind me. She smiled with a hint of nervousness and gently took the cup from my hand.“What are you up to? It’s for the master…” I whispered the last word; it felt like a burden in my mouth. The girl remained silent. She appeared weary, her face showing signs of bruising. Is she alright?“I was told to collect this from you.”“By who?” I asked, gripping the cup of coffee that she was holding. Initially, she shot me a glare, but then it was quickly replaced by another smile, almost like a mask. Her smile didn't seem real; it felt like she

“What did you say?” How could I have made such a decision? What made him this way? I understand that my actions may seem wrong to him, but asking me to decide between punishing Maria or doing something else if I truly wanted to help her was just unreasonable.“I am sorry… but it’s not…”He interrupted, “You have no right to finish that statement, Julia. This is something you created for yourself. You need to make a choice. Please don't waste my time."I felt a rush of panic. My breath lingered just beneath my throat. My eyes filled with tears, and my lashes became damp. I didn't expect this at all. He was earnest, his eyes fixed on me. I couldn’t say anything; I swallowed all my words. I looked at the cell where she was confined, noticing the way she gazed at me.She panted softly, just before I could offer her food and water. The marks and bruises on her body tell a story. He was hurting her, even though I wasn’t around. It just didn’t seem right.“Please.. Please, don’t hurt her. I

Lucian's POV My eyes stayed locked on the entrance door as I told Marcus to take her away.She looked at me with a fierce expression, one I had never encountered before, even more intense than anger. I did this to show her that, even with our slight familiarity, I wouldn’t allow her to bring chaos into my life.I’ve noticed that men can become quite foolish and ineffective when they start to care for a woman or fall in love. It alters their perspective, influences their actions, and brings a gentler side to them. As long as I haven’t executed my plan for revenge, and considering she is supposedly the daughter of Vescari, my enemy, a fact I have yet to verify, it seems she holds no place in my heart.“Take her away from here.” My voice cracked slightly, but it was hardly noticeable. Julia's gaze was fixed on me, her cheek marked by tears. Something broke inside me, something I fought to keep in check.“Control yourself, Lucian,” I reminded myself inwardly. Then suddenly, she collapsed