They were hailed as the most adorable couple from wealthy families.


    Their devoted fans, captivated by their looks and love, quickly rallied together, flooding the Inte with pleas.


    “Tie the knot! Get married!”


    Amidst the buzz, the two subjects of discussion had just stepped out of the car and made their way into the Payne family residence.


    They entered Nathan’s grand vi one walking behind the other.


    Nathan, head bowed, silently followed Lucinda into the room.


    The air of dominance had faded, reced by nervousness as his eyes fixated on her slender figure.


    Entering the room, Lucinda took a seat at the edge of the bed and immersed herself in her phone,pletely disregarding the man.


    With a glimmer of hope in his heart, Nathan sat down beside her.


    He gently reached out to hold her wrist and started exining.


    “I messed up, I admit it.


    I kept my distance from her as much as I could.


    But then she twisted her ankle, and I couldn’t just stand by and watch.


    She was my date, and she represented the Payne Group’s new project.


    She was the face of thepany after all.


    So, I helped her out.


    ”


    With a face void of emotion, Lucinda continued to press her phone, paying him no mind.


    Nathan then pressed on.


    “I never expected her to turn on me like that.


    She saw her chance and clung to my arm, trying to hold me.


    She set me up.


    ”


    Immediately he was done talking, he sensed the waves of anger emanating from Lucinda.


    Thinking fast, he tried to change the direction of the subject.


    “Look, I’m not trying to shift me here.


    It was my fault for not following through on what I promised you.


    I should’ve been more discerning when ites to dealing with maniptive people.


    I’ve learnt my lesson, and I promise it won’t happen again.


    And about earlier tonight, at the entrance of the banquet hall.


    I ki*sed you and held you without your consent because you wouldn’t listen to my exnation.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    But please, understand that it was for the sake of the Payne family’s and the Simmons family’s interests.


    Don’t be mad, alright?”


    Lucinda’s anger refused to wane and her face grew colder with each passing moment.


    As Nathan realized that his words fell on deaf ears, a heavy feeling settled in his chest, and he cast his eyes downward in dejection.


    He had hoped to avoid her wrath, but it was clear that she was seething with anger.


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    With a sigh, he rose from the bed and made his way to the bedside table.


    Opening the first drawer, he retrieved the wooden ferule, and then extended it towards Lucinda.


    “Here.


    ”


    Lucinda made no move to take it, so Nathan gently pressed the ferule into her hand.


    “I’ve already discarded the jacket and gloves that woman touched.


    But if you still feel uneasy, you can use this to give me a good beating.


    Even if it means breaking my arms, I won’t utter a word.


    ”


    Lucinda remained silent, engrossed in her phone.