Never Met, Never Loved Novel

Chapter 6 The wind in the cemetery carried the sharp scent of blood and dirt . Jeffrey's headlights cut through the chaos like a blade . The crowd recoiled in panic , parting on instinct as screams filled the air . Everyone knew Jeffrey , for he was even more ruthless than Wilfred . Though he never took a life directly , he made sure anyone who crossed him would rather die . His voice was quiet , but each word carried an eerie chill . " Break their hands and feet . " Send them to the biomedical research facility - let them be live subjects for drug testing .

" The crowd collapsed to their knees , crying and begging hysterically . Someone even fainted from the fear . However , none of it fazed me . Just before everything went dark , I felt his warm coat on my body , shielding me from the cold and from the eyes around me . " When I woke again , all I saw was blinding white . My whole body ached as if I'd been crushed . " Chapter 6 288 Vouchers Wilfred sat by the bed , his eyes red . It looked as if he hadn't slept at all . " You're finally awake , Livy . " I turned away , refusing to look at him .

All I could think about was what happened at the cemetery - my mother's remains , and Adeline's triumphant smile . My stomach churned violently : " How do you feel ? Do you still have a fever ? " He reached out to touch my forehead . I jerked away , the movement pulling at my injuries and making me gasp . " Don't touch me . His hand froze mid - air . At once , a flash of regret crossed his face . " I'm sorry , Livy . I didn't know Addie would go that far ...... . " Is that so ? " A bitter laugh escaped me , but tears rolled down uncontrollably . " You just didn't care .

" All of a sudden , the door swung open . Adeline rushed in , crying dramatically . " I didn't mean it , Willy ! Olivia messed with me first , so I- " " Enough ! " 24.29 % 08:22 Chapter 6 288 Vouchers Wilfred shot to his feet , cutting her off abruptly . He strode toward her , his expression frighteningly cold . Adeline flinched and instantly shrank back . " Willy , I can explain ... " THE His patience snapped , and he slapped her forcefully . The sound of it echoed throughout the room . Adeline covered her cheek , staring at him in disbelief .

L Ever since their affair , they'd only pretended to be distant in public . 9714 He was gentle with her in private , never so much as raising his voice at her . " Get out . " Wilfred pointed at the door . " And don't ever come near her again . I can make the Powell Group rise , and I can just as easily destroy it . " Shock twisted into hatred in Adeline's eyes . 含 But with the scandal going out to all 30 media outlets , the joint project between the Coleman and Powell families had fallen through overnight .

上 The Coleman family could still withstand the blow , but the board of directors at the Powell Group fell into shambles , panicking as the company teetered on the edge . Chapter 6 Adeline glared at me viciously before leaving as she sobbed . The room fell silent again . 288 Vouchers 41 Wilfred took a deep breath and turned back to me , softening his tone . " It was all my fault , Livy . I won't do it again . He took out a velvet box . 4 n H 42 WH " Look , I had them recover the ring . I've been waiting to put it on you . " I closed my eyes , feeling nothing but bitter irony .

" Wilfred , what about my mother's ashes ? Can you recover them ? " He stiffened , unable to answer . " Are you going to deal with those people who watched as I got humiliated by those photos ? " He paused , then avoided the question entirely . 4 " Addie has already been punished , and I'll make it up to you . I promise you'll- " I opened my eyes and suddenly smacked the plate of hot oatmeal out of his hand . in streaks . The scalding oatmeal splashed across his face , dripping down his jaw Pain flickered in his eyes , but he didn't move or retaliate .

" If it makes you feel better , you can yell at me or even hit me , " he whispered . Chapter 7 Editorial Board Editorial Board Our editorial team works behind the scenes to refine each chapter, maintain consistency, and deliver the best reading experience.