Chapter 1042:
Usually calm and composed, Rhys felt his temper flare.
He pinched her cheek lightly before releasing her hand.
âNoted.â
Without another glance, Rhys stormed out of the room, abandoning any plans of spending the night near her.
He feared sheâd drive him mad.
Harleeâs amused laughter echoed after Rhys, shattering the last fragments of his self-control. If not for the circumstances, he would have loved to put her in her placeâjust to prove his breath was impeccable.
Eugeniaâs grand estate stood as a symbol of opulence.
Beyond the towering metal gates, a sleek black car came to an abrupt stop, its tires screeching against the pavement. Six men clad in military attire emerged in unison, forming an orderly line by the vehicle.
Anika, poised as ever, stepped out, exuding authority. With a single, deliberate motion, the car vanished as though it had never existed.
The noise drew Eugenia outside.
Her time in Mogluylia had been spent indulging in luxuries and scheming against Harlee.
Anikaâs dramatic entrance left her stunned.
âAnika, what are you up to now?â
Anikaâs expression burned with rage, her fury almost tangible.
âIâm going to end someoneâs life!â Her voice carried a chilling determination, brimming with wrath.
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Eugenia grabbed Anikaâs arm, glancing at the six men, who melted into the villa without a word.
âCome inside. Weâll discuss this.â Without waiting for a response, Eugenia led Anika indoors.
Anika collapsed onto the couch, her composure cracking as tears spilled down her face.
âWhat happened?â Eugeniaâs voice was soothing as she placed a comforting hand on Anikaâs back.
Hearing Eugeniaâs words, Anikaâs sobs intensified.
Anika tried to explain but was overcome by fits of coughing and choking.
Eugenia gently patted Anika until she steadied.
âDid Rhys hurt you?â
Eugenia had never seen Anika this distraught, and not even Anikaâs motherâs death had plunged Anika into this sadness. The only person capable of evoking such agony from Anika was Rhys.
Eugenia had never been drawn to men, so she couldnât fathom how Anika could lose herself entirely for Rhys.
Before meeting Rhys, Anika embodied independence, unwavering in her beliefs and decisions. Yet now, anything connected to Rhys unraveled Anika, leaving her life in disarray.
For this reason, Eugenia had deliberately concealed her schemes against Harlee from Anika.
âNo, itâs not himâ¦â Anikaâs voice faltered.
Even now, she was still trying to defend Rhys.
âIs it Harlee?â Eugenia asked cautiously.
Anikaâs face darkened as she nodded fiercely.
âYes, sheâs still interested in Rhys! But he belongs to me, and I wonât let her take him!â
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