His Belated Love for the Abandoned Ex Wife novel Chapter 361

Chapter 361 Violent Tendencies

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Arthur’s glasses slipped down to the bridge of his nose. “That’s–that’s a complete lie!”

“Oh really?” Julian let out a cold chuckle. “Funny you should say that. I happen to have all the proof right here. Want me to send you a copy?”

Arthur’s face contorted with anger, and he shoved Julian’s hand away hard.

Just then, Harper peeked out from Julian’s arms and looked over at Lily. “Mommy, why does that lady have so much makeup on? Is her face really that bad?”

Kids really do say the most unexpected things. The guests standing nearby couldn’t help but laugh.

Lily’s carefully done–up face twisted in fury. Her chest rose and fell heavily as she gritted her teeth, shooting daggers at Harper.

Beatrice reached over and gently patted Harper’s head. “Honey, some people just try too hard to cover up what’s underneath. When someone’s heart isn’t clean, they pile on the powder.”

“You old bi-” Lily started, but Brandon was already walking over with security in tow.

“Security,” Brandon said without even glancing her way. “Escort these two trespassers off the premises. And double–check all invitations at the door–we can’t have just any stray animal wandering in.”

Lily shrieked, “Brandon! My father is-”

Brandon offered a cold smile. “Your father is your father, and you are you. You’re woman still riding your dad’s coattails? Living off your parents at your age? You’ve been hiding behind his name and reputation for years. Maybe he puts up with it, but I won’t.”

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Both Arthur and Lily’s faces turned to ice.

Seeing everyone gather around Iris, shielding and supporting her, their already twisted hearts sank even deeper. Their expressions grew ugly, bitter, and outright disgusting.

Lily opened her mouth to argue, but then she spotted Cayden in the crowd, his her like frozen steel. Her legs went weak, and she could barely stay upright.

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“Get them out of here,” Brandon ordered.

Security guards promptly took hold of Lily and Arthur by the arms and marched them toward the exit.

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Iris felt a deep swell of emotion as she looked around at her family.

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Every single one of them had stood up for her. She suddenly felt incredibly lucky, incredibly blessed.

She walked over to Julian, played with Harper for a moment, then lifted her eyes to meet his.

Julian’s gaze was warm, his voice soft. “Iris, you look beautiful tonight.”

A blush spread across Iris‘ cheeks, and she offered a shy smile.

Harper nodded enthusiastically. “Yeah! Mommy’s sooo pretty, sooo pretty!”

Iris stroked Harper’s hair and smiled sweetly. “And you look absolutely adorable tonight, sweetheart.”

Harper beamed back.

The party carried on, lively and bright.

Meanwhile, a car parked along the roadside was rocking noticeably back and forth.

From inside came muffled screams and sounds of a struggle.

A passerby grew curious, approached to take a look, and–horrified by what they saw–quickly yanked open the passenger door and pulled the woman out.

With the stranger’s help, Lily finally broke free from Arthur’s grip.

By then, she had a bruise darkening around one eye, blood smeared at the corner of her mouth, and vivid red marks around her neck from being choked. She gasped wildly for air.

Her old injuries hadn’t even healed, and now fresh ones layered over them. Sobbing uncontrollably, she cried out, “Arthur, I want a divorce! A divorce, you sick bastard!”

Arthur climbed out of the car, his face a mask of rage, stormed over and slapped Lily hard across the face. Then he seized her arm and dragged her up close.

Lily trembled violently, fear coursing through her, and begged the stranger to help.

The stranger, now flustered and not wanting to get further involved, simply stood to the side and called 911 for her.

Arthur spoke through clenched teeth, his voice low and threatening. “You useless woman. How many times have I told you–do things the right way, step by step, and we’d make it. But no, you had to go behind my back with that loan–sharking scheme, that sleazy scam where you threaten to hike prices mid–surgery? You know damn well Julian’s been waiting to take us down.

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One wrong move and he’d bury us. Are you trying to get us killed?”

Lily shook as she cried. “I just wanted to make more money.”

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“Money, money, money. You blew every last dime your father left you on those gigolos, and now you talk about making money?” Arthur flew into another rage, slapped her again, and sent her sprawling to the pavement.

The bystander took a few startled steps back.

Lily lay on the ground sobbing, blood now trickling steadily from her mouth.

Arthur straightened his jacket, got back into the car, left Lily there on the curb, and drove off without looking back.

Lily’s face was streaked with tears and smeared makeup. She shivered, aching all over.

Hatred burned inside her. She clenched her teeth and growled, “Iris… this is all your fault. Everything falling apart–it’s because of you, Iris… I won’t ever forget this. Ever.”

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