She’s still my legal wife.


    Offending her is a disrespect to the Edwards family.


    ”


    Sadie tried to dissuade him.


    “Nobody here knows she’s one of us.


    If you stay out of it, whatever happens to her is her own bad luck.


    ”


    However, the shadow that crossed Den’s eyes silenced her instantly.


    Eliana interjected, “Let me handle this.


    I’ve interacted with Carlos’s brother before.


    For my sake, they won’t make it too hard on Miss Moore.


    ”


    She cut off Den’s impending refusal, adding softly, “Your concern is mine as well.


    ”


    At that moment, Hannah pulled a bundle of dor bills from her bag and tossed it into Carlos’s face.


    Ssh!


    Some money rained down from the second-floor, filling the air with a sense of theatricality.


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    Hannah rested her arms on the low railing, looking as if she might topple over from the second floor at any given moment.


    Amidst floating dor bills, she stood in a red dress that made her allure stand out.


    She turned to the disheveled man before her, a bewitching smile gracing her Lips.


    “Will that cover your losses?”


    Fury boiling over, Carlos shot a venomous look at his gang and roared, “Seize her! I’ll end her life! Just watch her arrogance crumble!”


    Just as his thugs were about to lunge, a vibrant female voice stopped them in their tracks.


    “End whose life? I’d love to see anyone try toy a finger on my friend while I’m here.


    ”


    Carlos’s expression shifted dramatically as Lydia walked up to Hannah, baseball bat in hand.


    She met his gaze with a mocking smile, as though she were looking at something insignificant.


    “Your brother treads lightly in my presence.


    Who gave you the nerve to shout at my friend?”


    “Lydia Phillips?” Sadie’s voice was tinged with incredulity.


    “How could Hannah, an ex-convict, be acquainted with Lydia, one of Valmere’s richest young women?”


    Den observed Hannah intently, his mouth a firm line.


    Carlos was a quivering mess, kneeling before Lydia with his hands pressed together.


    “Miss Phillips, I’m deeply sorry.


    I didn’t realize she was your friend.


    I was wrong to offend her.


    I deserve whateveres to me.


    Watch, I’ll punish myself!”


    Without waiting for Lydia’s answer, he pped himself repeatedly.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    Observing Carlos marred by self-inflicted bloody smears, Hannah grimaced.


    “Enough, this is revolting.


    Take this cash as a settlement for your injuries and get out of my sight.


    ”