Esther's every word was like a knife through Bradley's heart.
He abruptly stood up and glanced at her coldly before exiting the secret room, leaving her alone.
Esther watched Bradley leave and huffed in frustration. She no longer understood his intentions and had no intention of cooperating with him.
When she looked at his handsome face, there was no attraction, only disgust. She detested Bradley and herself.
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Mandy was preparing to go out when she noticed Bradley descending with a hostile air. "Bradley?"
Bradley saw Mandy with her purse and asked, "Where are you going?"
Mandy took out her phone and casually replied, "I received a call from my mother at the sanatorium. I need to go there."
"I'm coming with you," Bradley insisted, leaving no room for discussion.
Mandy didn't understand why Bradley wanted to accompany her but didn't object. The driver was already waiting, so she got into the car alongside Bradley.
Mandy put her phone away and enjoyed the scenery outside the window.
Meanwhile, Bradley was engrossed in his work, which had increased due to Oliver's attack.
As he worked diligently, Esther's words about Jasper echoed in his mind. Suddenly, he closed his tablet in anger and turned toward Mandy.
"Mandy," he called out.
Mandy hesitated for a moment before looking at Bradley and asking softly, "Is there something I can help you with?"
"Who is more handsome between me and Jasper?"
"Yes, the kind of male lead in romance novels that young girls adore," she elaborated.
As they conversed, they reached the sanatorium where Liora was staying. Mandy got out of the car while Bradley remained seated.
Mandy stood outside the car and called out, "Bradley?"
Bradley said coldly, "We're heading back to the manor in half an hour."
"Alright."
Mandy walked into the sanatorium with her purse. She thought that even if Bradley was a dominating male lead, he was also the kind found in abusive novels.
A normal man wouldn't treat Esther like that, would he? Did he really think he was cool acting like that?
"Mom."
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....