LittleNovelChapter 1217 Chapter 1217: Devin's gaze was icy as he spoke. "I don't want to see you right now. Leave." Iliana's face froze, and she couldn't contain her tears. “Please, Devin, don't do this! I realize my mistake now. Have mercy on my family, I beg you. I promise I'll never bother you again..." Yet, Devin was resolute, his handsfeatures set in a look of impatience. “Are you leaving or not?" His voice carried a stern warning.
Iliana panicked. She could see the real anger in Devin's eyes. Turning quickly, she saw Belinda. She hurried over and grasped her hand tightly.
She said, "Ms. Wright, I'm begging you, could you please speak to Devin on my behalf? I believe he would listen if you asked him. Please, help me.” Belinda stared at Iliana, perplexed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhy was she asking for her help? They barely knew each other. In fact, they had never even spoken with each other before today.
With calm authority, Belinda withdrew her hand. "Ms. Garza, I think you're asking the wrong person for help. I am unable to assist you." Iliana started to protest, "No, I—" "Enough!" Devin interjected sharply before Iliana could continue. His cold gaze fixed on her, his voice low and firm. "This is your final warning. Leave now or face the consequences." Iliana's eyes welled up with tears, and without another word, she turned and ran off crying.
Devin then turned to Belinda, looking apologetic. "I'm sorry, Dr. Wright, for involving you in this mess.” Read exclusive updates galnovals"It's alright," Belinda replied, brushing it off with a slight shake of her head.
After a brief pause, she added, "I should go back to the hall now." It seemed improper for them to remain there alone, so she was ready to leave.
"Okay." Devin watched her leave, a trace of reluctance in his gaze.
Belinda soon returned to the hall.
"Where were you just now?" Bethany asked Belinda.
"Just needed sair on the balcony," Belinda answered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe then reached for her glass to take a sip. However, just as she did, someone bumped her shoulder from behind.
The shove charder than expected, forcing Belinda to stumble. Her drink sloshed violently, spilling over the rim of her glass.
Thankfully, Belinda reacted quickly-jerking her hand away just in to save herclothe tto beeclothes from being ruined: Only her hand was splashed with the drink.
Bethany quickly grabbed a handful of tissues and helped Belinda wipe off the sticky mess shooting the offender a sharp glare. "Verena, what the hell is wrong with you?"
Before Verena could respond, a maid from the Alvarado family rushed over. She swiftly took the nearlym empty glass from Belinda's hand and replaced it with a fresh one. “Miss, you can drink this new one." Without waiting for a reply, the maid turned and hurried off. Chapter 1217 Tip: You can use left, right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.
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