Semua Bab Branded a Predator, I Chose Revenge: Bab 1 - Bab 7

As I stared at the scene before me, my knuckles turned white as I gripped the bouquet of asters. My wound, which hadn't fully healed, throbbed in pain with each beat of my heart.Cheers and laughter rang from all sides of the training grounds. And right now, Alicia Connor's legs were wrapped around Steven Greene's waist."Give me 200 squats! If you don't finish, you're doing extra drills tonight!" Alicia's voice was as clear as ever, but the coy lilt in her tone was something I'd never heard from her before.Steven hooked an arm around her waist and bounced her upward, his tone teasing. "Shall we give our pals here a little show?""Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!" The newly recruited soldiers whooped and clapped.I thought it was just a joke. I didn't expect Alicia to lean down and kiss Steven as if it were the most natural thing in the world. My entire body froze. I couldn't believe it. I told the soldier standing guard at the gate that I needed to speak with Alicia face-to-face.I didn't n

After telling Alicia my name, I did my best to wipe the mud off my face so that she could recognize me. But the instant she heard my name, her expression stiffened."Don't worry, Alicia. I'll take care of this. I won't let this shithead tarnish your reputation," Steven said, sliding an arm around her waist.I was furious, but Alicia didn't bother avoiding his show of intimacy. Her polished army boots paused in front of me as she scrutinized me from above."Peter Lawson, huh? The Peter Lawson I know is nothing but a rapist!" Alicia abruptly stomped down on my already battered hand. "What right do you have to call yourself my husband?"Her tone was icy. The heel of her boot ground against the calluses on my hand, the ones formed from years of handling a gun. Her expression remained completely impassive.I couldn't believe it. Eyes wide, I stared at her and asked, "Don't you recognize me anymore? You said you'd wait until I woke up again!""What a bunch of nonsense!" Alicia pressed

Before long, the security footage was played in front of everyone.The video showed Alicia and Steven being intimate in an office. They flirted with each other, and there were even scenes too indecent to look at.More and more videos were played, until the one that showed my arrival and the entire process of me being insulted and assaulted.Grandpa's eyes went wide, slowly turning bloodshot as he watched the scenes playing out on the screen. He clenched his fists so hard that his knuckles turned white. "You're monsters! You're all monsters!" he roared, his voice echoing. "Pete almost died saving your life, Alicia, but this is how you and all the other people treat him?""Commander Lawson—I mean, Grandpa! I was wrong! I know I made a huge mistake, but I'm your granddaughter-in-law! Please forgive me!" Alicia grabbed his arm and tearfully pleaded."I swear I'll devote myself to Peter from now on. I'll never do anything to betray him again. I'll take care of you and give you a grea

Due to my previous injuries, Alicia let her defenses slip. She looked at me with smug confidence, seemingly convinced I couldn't do anything to her.The moment she let her guard down, I seized the opportunity to cause a disturbance by knocking over a nearby shelf.She was startled by the sudden commotion and slackened her grip on the knife. I rushed forward and pulled the hostage behind me before quickly subduing her.This situation mirrored the time I saved her back then.Alicia didn't think I would suddenly come at her. She struggled with all her might, crying out hysterically, "You lied to me, Peter! If you'd just told me sooner that your grandpa's the commander, I never would've gotten involved with Steven."This is all your fault! You're the villain responsible for all of this, you bastard!"Soon, reinforcements arrived and took Alicia away. I felt a mix of emotions as I watched them lead her away. How did someone who was once so important and dear to me end up like this?T