Chapter 14
Andrew didn’t have time to unpack that strange feeling.
He was already on his way to Engloria, straight to the Clermont estate.
He had to see Lena.
He needed to apologize–to tell her everything had been his fault. To beg for her forgiveness.
But after two weeks in Engloria? He hadn’t even made it past the Clermonts‘ gates.
The staff looked at him like he was their worst enemy.
And honestly? He got it.
With no other choice, he waited.
And today–finally–he saw her.
His pulse kicked up. He shoved the car door open, Lena’s name already on his tongue-
But then he stopped cold.
Because Lena wasn’t alone.
A man stepped out beside her. And before Andrew could even process it, the guy pulled her into his arms, effortlessly, like he belonged there.
Thud!
The gift in Andrew’s hand hit the ground.
A nameless fury roared to life inside him.
“Lena Clermont!”
In the distance, Lena froze.
That voice.
A shudder crawled down her spine, fear seeping into her bones, cold and paralyzing.
She knew that voice too well.
Whenever she had done something–anything–that upset Andrew’s beloved Nicole, he had called her full name just like that.
Beside her, Vernon’s eyes darkened.
He felt the tremor in Lena’s body instantly.
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Without hesitation, he pressed a reassuring hand to her back before smoothly ushering her into the car.
Just before shutting the door, he squeezed her hand. Firm. Steady.
“Don’t worry. I’ve got this.”
The second the door clicked shut, Vernon’s icy restraint vanished.
Without warning, he turned and swung.
His fist smashed into Andrew’s face.
