“But do hurry. The célebration is about to begin.”


    The door mmed shut behind Alyssa and the others.


    Ten minutester, Josh and Morgan walked out of the hall. The former’s watch was still stained with


    blood. A woman’s wails and sobs of pain could be heard in the hall he had just left.


    “Clean the mess up.’ Josh instructed Morgan.


    “Yes, sir!”


    “Alyssa Taylor really is something.” Josh emanated a frosty air as he cracked his knuckles.


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    “It’s been a long time since I’ve met someone who dared challenge me. If she wants to y, I’ll y


    along


    with her.”


    Alyssa felt incredibly satisfied after getting revenge for Tatiana. But thetter still felt ufortable.


    Knowing this, Alyssa gave her and Sean some alone time. The two went to the balcony to freshen up


    after


    the whole ordeal.


    Sean took off his coat and wrapped it around Tatiana’s shoulders, since she was quivering in the cold.”


    Here. The wind is stronger here.”


    “Did you … tell my sister about the other night when Brie messed with me?” Tatiana asked, slowly


    turning to face Sean. Her gaze was filled with a mix of emotions.


    Sean blinked for a moment before answering softly, “Yes. I was the one who told Ms. Alyssa.”


    “Why? Why did you have to involve my sister in my personal issues with Brie?’ Tatiana’s eyes were


    filled with panic, her brows knitting together.


    *Alyssa is already so busy all the time. How could she still have time to deal with something as trivial as


    this? She nearly cut off all ties with Josh Schmidt! Don’t you think he’s going to hold a grudge against


    her


    instead of letting this go?”


    “Ms. Tatiana …”


    “I know you’re my sister’s secretary, Sean. But if you care about her so much, then why didn’t you


    consider these things on her behalf?” Tatiana’s tone was serious now.


    “What if Josh decides to make things difficult for Alyssa? Did you ever consider how serious the


    consequences of your action would be?”


    Sean’s heart prickled with pain at Tatiana’s words.


    In the midst of his panic, he ced both hands on Tatiana’s shoulders. “I was too angry! All I wanted


    was to help get revenge for you. I was so worried that Brie would bully you on campus again.


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    “Every time I remember how she humiliated you that night, I get so pissed off… All I want to do is jum


    your defense and protect you!”


    “Sean…” Tatiana was taken aback by his words. She looked deeply into his passionate eyes. She


    could feel the heat from his hands warming her up, making her heart pound.


    “I know I manipted Ms. Alyssa into this. I’ll definitely ask for her forgiveness, but I just can’t ignore it,


    Ms. Tatiana. I just can’t.”


    Sean’s breathing quickened, and his cheeks flushed. ‘I hate how useless I am. If I could, I would do


    anything to keep you safe. Anything.


    Tatiana’s cheeks were bright red now. Tears welled in her eyes as she leaned against Sean’s shoulder.


    She had once read a poem that went like this:


    What was love?


    It was the coward’s bravado, the pauper’s generosity.


    the diator’s determination, the stoic’s gamble,


    the meek’s confidence,


    and-the fight to the end, knowing only futility stood in the way.