Escape From My Step Brother's Dangerous Obsession (Skylar and Callias)

Hearing this, Ella stood up abruptly from the sofa, her voice full of disbelief, "Are you saying that Elena used me to deal with Skylar? She fabricated the story that you like Skylar, but in reality, it's her who likes Lukas and sees Skylar as her imaginary enemy. Instead of

acting herself, she manipulated me to confront Skylar."

Ella knew about Elena's feelings for Lukas. However, she never imagined that she could be used as a pawn by Elena.

Anthony looked at Ella, feeling a bit sympathetic, "Wel, yes. Even if I did like Skylar, it's not something to hide from you. But right now, she is just my friend, can you understand that?"

Ella's whole being seemed to have suffered a huge blow, and she muttered to herself, "I understand."

She suddenly looked up at Anthony, her voice filled with some hatred that Anthony couldn't comprehend, "It was Elena who deceived me."

If it wasn't for Elena, she wouldn't have wanted to harm Skylar, or think about tampering with the drinks at the banquet and wouldn't even have tainted herself by getting involved with Gerald, who was nothing but a scumbag. Thinking of all this, her eyes turned red.

Anthony felt a bit helpless, "At this point, even if you know the truth, don't act recklessly. Because we have known each other since childhood, I still want to remind you. Now that you are going to marry Gerald, Elena is Gerald's cousin. You can't make a scene with her, or else you'll be ostracized in the Hughes Family."

"Moreover, behind Elena is Elias. If Elias stands up for her, offending Elena will be the same as offending Elias. These complex relationships involve many prominent families. I hope you can understand and avoid bringing trouble to your family."

Tears streamed down Ella's face. She was angry, aggrieved, and heartbroken. Yet, at this point, Anthony was still willing to consider her welfare, even if there was no love between them.

She stood up in a disheveled state, wiping her tears forcefully, "Thank you, Anthony. I won't act rashly."

Ella said, then turned around to leave.

Anthony raised his voice, "Ella."

Ella faced away from him, her voice trembling with sobs, "Do you have anything else to say?"

"When are you and Gerald going to register your marriage?" This matter concerned Skylar, so Anthony could not help but ask.

Ella clenched her teeth, suppressing her crying voice, "Tomorrow."

After saying that, she quickly turned around and left.

Anthony watched her leave, shaking his head helplessly, hoping this matter would end here.

At the same time, at Hidden Amethyst Cove Gardens.

Lukas can be seen standing in the garden, holding scissors, and casually pruning the roses in a bush. He is waiting for Martins to come and bring the person responsible for the fiasco at the Rivers birthday banquet. Not long after, Martins came with two bodyguards.

The bodyguards are dragging a slender man toward Lukas.

Lukas continued trimming the flowers as if he hadn't seen them coming.noveldrama

Martins walked up, "Mr. Strakovski, the person is here."

Lukas turned his head to take a glance at the man being dragged.

"Throw him on the ground." He said, his voice devoid of any emotion.

Martins was a bit surprised. He thought Lukas would let his subordinates torture the culprit, not deal with the person himself.

After all, Lukas hadn't personally dealt with anyone like this for several years.

The bodyguards released their grip, and the slender man fell face down on the ground, like a pile of mud. It was evident that he had already been severely beaten before being brought here. Lukas bent down and looked at the man on the ground, asking, "What's your name?"

The man slurred, "Rob Lecter."

A cold smile crossed Lukas's lips as he asked in a freezing tone, "So, who ordered you to tamper with the drinks at Madame Rivers' birthday banquet?" Rob remained silent, not saying a word.

Lukas let out a cold laugh that sent shivers down one's spine, "It seems you think that person is more terrifying than me, don't you?"

Still, Rob didn't respond.

Lukas picked up the flower scissors in his hand, deftly flipping it around, deep in thought, "Since that's the case, then I see no reason to be polite with you."

After saying that, he directly grabbed one of Rob's fingers and snipped it off with the flower scissors without hesitation.

Rob instantly let out a heart-wrenching scream.

However, Lukas acted as if he hadn't heard anything. His expression was like a pool of ink, unfathomable and unreadable.

He placed the scissors on the ground in front of Rob, stood up, and took out a handkerchief from his suit pocket. He leisurely wiped his hands and threw the handkerchief onto Rob's face.

A pool of blood had formed on the ground, and Martins and the two bodyguards didn't dare to utter a word.

If Mr. Strakovski did not make a move, he would scare people to death.

Lukas remained unfazed, his voice calm and collected, like a noble young master looking down on Rob, "Still not talking?"

Rob trembled all over upon hearing these words.

This person was the devil reincarnate. When he was captured, he had no idea who had caught him, still hoping that Ella wouldn't abandon him. But now, it was clear that he was wrong. He might not leave this place alive.

A vicious hatred flashed in his eyes, and in a moment of desperation, he suddenly grabbed the scissors on the ground, as if sacrificing himself and making a desperate decision. He lunged at Lukas, wielding the scissors frantically to stab him.