Just as the guests at the banquet were convinced she would once again handle Hugo’s trouble.
Yet this time, Kiara did not spare a look and walked away.
Hugo’s expression hardened, and he lifted his hand, signaling the bodyguards to block her.
The bodyguard said, “Ma’am, without sir’s permission, you are not allowed to leave.”
After Kiara had once been in danger, Hugo assigned bodyguards to follow her whenever she went out.
Those men were meant to protect her, but now they were used against her.
Kiara scoffed and looked at him directly. “Hugo, do not forget the promise you made to me before.”
Last time, Hugo had knelt before her and vowed, “Kiara, in the future, I won’t cheat you again. I love you. Believe me, this final time.”
Those promises before echoed in her ears, yet Hugo now denied them.
“Kiara, don’t cross the line. The times before, I only sweet-talked you so you could get used to it. In our circle, who doesn’t keep one woman at home and another outside? I’ve given you enough face all these years. That should satisfy you.”
“Some things are better left unsaid. An actual divorce, do you dare?”