Chapter 13 I Sent People to Hit You
Confronted with Eric’s composed gaze, Kate understood that George had informed him, yet she still lifted her head proudly and cheerfully stated, “I simply asked George to give Simon a lesson. He kept bombarding me with unwanted messages to harass me and even attempted to sabotage: our relationship. He deserved to be taught a lesson.”
Observing her bright eyes and intentional boasting, Eric’s earlobes turned slightly red.
He shifted his gaze and simply replied, “Hmm.”
He witnessed her wielding the stick to strike someone, resembling a cute little tiger displaying its teeth and claws.
It even gave him the impression that she, like him, possessed a hint of madness.
However, she should remain untainted. He can bear these dirty things alone. He was already. engulfed in darkness, burdened with guilt and shame. She was a pure and radiant light, not meant to be dragged into the darkness by him.
Eric suddenly spoke, “Next time, refrain from engaging in such actions yourself. It’s unseemly.”
Kate was momentarily stunned. Then, she raised her eyebrows and smiled at him. As she smiled, tears involuntarily streamed down her face.
Eric always thinks about her, regardless of the circumstances.
Observing the tears on her face, Eric frowned once more. He pursed his thin lips, and adopted at more sombre demeanour, asking, “Why are you crying?”
Kate smiled as she wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes and replied, “I’m touched.”
Her voice lowered. She gazed at Eric with great sincerity and softly uttered, “Ric, I was foolish in the past, intentionally made you unhappy and angry. I will not repeat it in the future.”
He gazed steadily at her and responded with a “Hmm,” then a small curve involuntarily appeared at the corner of his lips as he averted his gaze.
Meanwhile, on the staircase of the first floor, Simon struggled and removed the sack from his head. He cursed as he stood up unsteadily.
The areas on his body that had been struck by fists and sticks throbbed with pain, especially the blow to his head, which still caused his head to buzz.
It had to be Eric’s men!
His eyes brimmed with intense hatred. Then, he retrieved his phone trembly and opened the camera, deliberately choosing an angle to make him look more miserable. He took a few photos.
and sent them to Kate.
‘Kate, I’m on the staircase by the side door on the first floor. But I didn’t see you, and I was
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