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    Usually calm andposed, Rhys felt his temper re.


    He pinched her cheek lightly before releasing her hand.


    “Noted.”


    Without another nce, Rhys stormed out of the room, abandoning any ns of spending the night near her.


    He feared she’d drive him mad.


    Harlee’s amusedughter echoed after Rhys, shattering thest fragments of his self-control. If not for the circumstances, he would have loved to put her in her ce—just to prove his breath was impable.


    Eugenia’s grand estate stood as a symbol of opulence.


    Beyond the towering metal gates, a sleek ck car came to an abrupt stop, its tires screeching against the pavement. Six men d 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.


    Anika’s dramatic entrance left her stunned.


    “Anika, what are you up to now?”


    Anika’s expression burned with rage, her fury almost tangible.


    “I’m going to end someone’s life!” Her voice carried a chilling determination, brimming with wrath.


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    Eugenia grabbed Anika’s arm, ncing at the six men, who melted into the vi without a word.


    “Come inside. We’ll discuss this.” Without waiting for a response, Eugenia led Anika indoors.


    Anika copsed onto the couch, herposure cracking as tears spilled down her face.


    “What happened?” Eugenia’s voice was soothing as she ced aforting hand on Anika’s back.


    Hearing Eugenia’s words, Anika’s sobs intensified.


    Anika tried to exin but was ovee by fits of coughing and choking.


    Eugenia gently patted Anika until she steadied.


    “Did Rhys hurt you?”


    Eugenia had never seen Anika this distraught, and not even Anika’s mother’s 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 couldn’t 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.


    “No, it’s not him…” Anika’s voice faltered.


    Even now, she was still trying to defend Rhys.


    “Is it Harlee?” Eugenia asked cautiously.


    Anika’s face darkened as she nodded fiercely.


    “Yes, she’s still interested in Rhys! But he belongs to me, and I won’t let her take him!”


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