Chapter 1392

Arlen hit the car horn with a casual flair. “My cousin’s always been close with Ian, but this time the poor

guy’s got amnesia. And with Ian branded as a traitor, there’s a whole mob out to get him. As for you,

kiddo, just stepping into society, you should focus on getting yourself a nice pad before anything else.

With your current bankroll, even dreaming about a prime location of your ‘villa’ is a tough ask.” Ryan

instantly deflated, the gloom clear in his eyes. Fitch quickly jumped in to console him. “But hey, earning

this much cash in such a short time is pretty impressive, Mr. Elston. At least you’ve shed that playboy

image. How about we celebrate tonight with a drink?” “Let’s do it. I’m ordering the priciest whiskey

there is.” “Deal, my treat.” Arlen’s wrist sported a watch as he smoothly steered the car, looking more

like the playboy than the now down-to-earth Ryan. At the hospital. Two hours later, Fitch was wheeled

out of surgery. Zoey immediately tried to approach but was pushed away by Mia. “How dare you touch

my brother? Scram! Take a hike and spare me the sight of you!” Duke wrapped his arm around Zoey

with a mischievous tone. “Let’s not stoop to her level, Zoey. She’s got a brother complex.” Zoey felt a

chill run down her spine and quickly stepped out of his embrace. Duke’s lips curled, his fingers itching

to pinch her chin, but she turned her head away, her voice icy. “Keep your hands to yourself!” “Oh, I

didn’t know our Zoey had such a temper.” He teased her like one would a kitten, not taking her anger

seriously at all. Weak as one was, even their anger seemed laughable to others. The rest had gone

into Fitch’s room, all waiting for him to come around. But due to the presence of Mia, Zoey couldn’t go

in and was left waiting in the hallway. The door closed mercilessly in her face, and she could only peer

through the narrow window at the room. But there were too many Haskins family members, and they

crowded around the bed, showing their utmost concern while Fitch was still unconscious, knowing well

the ruckus they’d caused lately could lead to his retaliation once he awoke. Duke didn’t go in either. He

never wanted Fitch to make it and was now feeling quite sullen. However, discovering Fitch

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had some connection with that beauty from the other night, his face lit up with mischief. He cornered

Zoey against the wall, not allowing her to fight back. “If I had known you’d been in Fitch’s bed, I

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wouldn’t have let you off so easily that night. You were so sensitive; did you just come from his bed?”

Zoey’s cheeks flushed with humiliation. She raised her hand to slap him but was caught by Duke, and

he even brought her hand to his nose for a whiff. “Divine.” Zoey felt nauseous, the sickening feeling

lingering, draining the color from her face. Facing such a brazen, powerful ruffian, she had no recourse.

“Let go!” Duke didn’t comply and even twirled her hair. “My cousin probably won’t remember you, so

you better play nice. Otherwise, if Mia decides not to let you go, no one will be around to help you.”

Zoey turned even paler, her fists clenched tightly at her side. Finally, she lifted her knee sharply into

Duke’s most vulnerable spot. His face changed instantly, as he doubled over in agony, his body

shaking. Zoey backed away several steps, eyes filled with wariness. “I told you to let me go; you should

have listened.” She was anxious but didn’t want to leave while Fitch was still unconscious. “Stay away

from me, or I’ll call the police.” Though meant as a threat, to Duke’s ears, it carried a hint of seduction.

No wonder Fitch had been with her; she definitely had something intriguing about her.

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