Betrayed by Blood: My Second Life as a Queen novel Chapter 218

Yet in this exact moment, Silas could feel an overwhelmingly terrifying aura radiating from him.

It was as if...

He was a man who had stood at the very top of the world for years.

Silas narrowed his eyes, convincing himself it had to be his imagination.

The guy was just a good actor.

There was no way Silas believed Willow could have anyone genuinely powerful in her corner.

Unaware of the silent war happening between the two men, Tessa clenched her fists as Silas remained quiet.

Don't tell me he's cracking just like Xavier did, letting Willow guilt-trip him into regret?

A flicker of panic flashed in Tessa's eyes. When she looked up again, her expression was perfectly crafted into a mask of pure terror.

She stepped timidly in front of Silas, her voice trembling with manufactured tears. "Willow! How could you say that about Silas? He only wants what's best for you! I know you have plenty of men obsessing over you, with guys from the Jagger family confessing their love and all these other men trailing after you, but none of them can replace your actual family! No one is ever going to love you as long as we have!"

The moment she finished her speech, Tessa locked eyes directly with York.

She knew exactly who York was, and she was dead certain an elite heir like him would instantly be disgusted by a woman who slept around.

Except, York had zero reaction. He merely threw her a chilling glance, his eyes radiating pure mockery.

Tessa froze. Had her insinuation been too subtle? Did York miss the point?

Otherwise, why wasn't he completely repulsed?

Silas glanced down at Tessa, who was bravely shielding him, and his eyes instantly softened.

She was exactly the same as when they were kids—always fiercely protecting him no matter what went down.

And look at Willow. She had never possessed an ounce of Tessa's maturity, and now she was bringing outsiders just to disrespect him!

Could anyone blame him for playing favorites?

It was entirely Willow's fault for being so damn unlovable.

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