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    Justin led Be through the deserted corridor with hurried steps, like two lovebirds trying to elope together.


    Be gazed deeply at Justin''s broad back, which gave her a sense of security. Her breath got heavier, and she could feel her palms sweating.


    At this moment, there was an undeniable slight flutter in her heart. At the same time, she could not help but resent herself for liking him. Not only for all the past incidents but also now, simply from holding his hand. It was infuriating! He seemed to be getting off too easy!


    Ignorant of Be''s internal turmoil, Justin remained delighted as he led her to the entrance of a luxurious suite.


    Flustered and embarrassed, Be forcefully pulled her hand away. Her face turned aze, and she angrily said, "Justin! What is the meaning of this?! How dare you treat me like some easy girl? Do you think I wouldn''t dare call my brothers here to chop you into pieces right now?"


    Justin was taken aback by her sudden outburst.


    But, seeing that she had misunderstood, he shed a wry smile. "Where''s thising from? The gift I wanted to give you is stored inside."


    Be''s eyes widened, and she pursed her lips tightly. Her cheeks were flushed with embarrassment.


    "While I can handle your brothers teaming up against me, I would like to leave them with a better impression." Justin''s eyes darkened slightly. He leaned closer and teased her.


    "Hypothetically, even if I wanted to be naughty, you''re the only person I would take home."


    "I would never go back to that ''home'' of yours, not even if you beat me to death! Enough is enough!" Be became increasingly embarrassed as she listened. She turned her head away to avoid looking at him.


    "Tideview Manor has never been my home. Be, I never had a home." Justin''s voice shook, and his gaze instantly became dim.


    A pang of pain struck Be''s heart.


    "In the future, wherever you are will be home to me. But if that''s not possible, I would rather wander through life endlessly." Justin choked on his bitter words.


    Be slowly shifted her gaze to his eyes. Her gaze resembled that of a sick person, exhausted and numb from the torment of a painful illness.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    With just one look, Justin felt a stab in his heart. He was overwhelmed with regret.


    He was too impatient and acted hastily. Even if he genuinely felt this way, he should not


    have expressed it like that. He knew all too well that she despised hearing those words the most.


    Be suddenly asked, "You were once in the military, right? A soldier in the peacekeeping force."


    Justin sensed something ominous and was about to respond when Be interrupted him.


    "During those years, you had indeed experienced a hard journey. But you did it for someone else. You know deep down in your heart that it certainly wasn''t for me."


    ''Oh no... It''s over...'' Justin felt both anxious and flustered. His thin lips trembled, he felt his throat tighten, and he struggled to speak.


    Just then, the door clicked open.


    Both of them were caught off guard. It significantly alleviated the awkwardness and embarrassment.


    "Mr. Salvador! Young Madam! It''s really you!" Ian stood at the doorway, smiling. "I vaguely heard the two of you talking. I didn''t see youe in after a while, so I opened the door to check."


    Be and Justin stood there and stared at him.


    Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Ian broke into a cold sweat. "I didn''t disturb you, did I?"


    "Not at all," Be said coldly. She lowered her gaze and swiftly entered the room.


    Justin pursed his pale lips and followed behind her.


    Ian was about to enter the room when Justin shut the door right in his face.


    With a cold toneing through the crack of the door, he uttered two words, "Stay here." Ian quickly stood at attention and said, "Yes, Mr. Salvador!"