Chapter 218
For a whole month, Leo played the part of the obedient son
12:21 PM c D
He went to the office daily, attending meetings, signing deals, and pretending to be the ideal heir to the Robbins empire
He participated in every excruciating wedding preparation–picking out invitations, posing for pre–wedding photos, sitting through. endless dress fittings with Sara!!
He smiled in front of the cameras, nodded at his father’s instructions, and let his mother believe he had finally accepted his fate.
But all the while, behind the carefully crafted mask, a plan was unfolding in his mind.
The moming of his wedding, Leo did not drive to his wedding hall, but to the airport instead.
He had timed it perfectly–leaving just early enough to avoid suspicion but late enough that by the time anyone realized he was missing, he would already be gone.”
And just like that. Instead of standing at the altar, waiting for Sara, Leo was boarding a one–way flight to Melbourne.
The news exploded like wildfire, since the groom disappeared on his wedding day
It was a scandal that shook New York’s elite.”
Paparazzi swarmed the wedding venue, their cameras flashing as reporters scrambled to cover the unexpected drama X
The furious look on Sara’s face was plastered across every gossip site within hours.
The humiliation on Leo’s parents‘ faces was just as clearly recorded.
His father barely contained his rage, immediately ordering his men to track Leo down. “Find him. Now’l
And the first thing he did was block all of Leo’s credit cards, so that it would cut him off financially!
But Leo had expected that.
The night before, he had already secured his assets, transferring funds into private accounts that were untouchable by his father’s control.
He had long since made up his mind.&
The moment they forced him into a wedding with Sara, he had chosen to leave Robbins forever
While Leo was so persistent to chase me, I had been so focused on my camera, adjusting the lens and capturing the perfect angles That time, since one of Ryan’s friends got married, I was given the opportunity to be their wedding photographer
That was why I did my best that day Ryan was also one of the groomsmen, so I intended to take the best photoshoot for him too.) However, Leo misunderstood it and thought that I was the one getting married that day, so he went straight to the wedding hall after he just touched down in Melbourne.
Leo, still in his groom’s suit, looking as intense as ever.
But I was completely not aware of it. The moment I only realized it when a strong hand grabbed my wrist.
“Come home with me now!”
A sharp gasp escaped me as I jerked my arm back on instinct, thinking it was some random stranger trying to pull me away!!
“What are you doing, Sir?!” I snapped, my voice laced with initation.X
But the moment I turned around, my breath caught.
Leo? How did he find me?2
Shock flickered across my face for only a second before I quickly masked it with indifference!!
But Leo was already whispering furiously, his grip tightening. “What do you think you’re doing here? Marrying a stranger you just met a month ago?%
I blinked, then snorted. “Oh, so that’s what he thought?”
Then I remembered what my friends told me yesterday, so I shot back, my lips curling into a smirk.
“So, you ran away from your wedding just to come here? I think I should call the media right now. I’m sure they’d love to record this.” Leo stiffened ‘No, don’t!” He glanced around the room as if checking for cameras.
As his face looked genuinely panicked, I laughed inwardly.
“Lucy, do you hate me that much?” His voice dropped lower, almost desperate.
“Sorry, Sir. I think you’re mistaken. Im not the person you’re looking for.”
Leo’s eyes flashed. “I know, you’re Jocelyn now But you will always be my Lucy!!
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“So, please. I know you’re mad because I forgot my promise to propose at your graduation, but I’m here now. I mean it this time. So, don’t marry someone else. If you want, we can have a more luxurious wedding than this, okay??
I almost choked. The audacity of this man made me throw my head back and laughed.
I stepped closer, lowering my voice into something mocking “Sorry, Leo. But I’ll never marry someone who cheats like you“?
Leo’s face twisted. “What do you mean cheating? I just love you.”
I pulled out my phone, quickly finding the video Sara had sent me and shoved it in his face.
“If this isn’t cheating, then tell me what is?
Leo’s entire body locked up.
I watched as his face paled, his throat working as he tried to come up with an excuse.⠀
I could see the moment he realized he had no way out of this!
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I could see the moment he realized he had no way out of this X
“That’s…” He was confused at first, but then made an excuse, as if believing I could be fooled again. “I’m too drunk at that time. I mistook her as you”
“Too drunk?” I was rolling my eyes as I responded. “You really expect me to believe you mistook Sara for me?”
Leo opened his mouth, but I cut him off.
“Not only did you do it once, but twice.” I leaned in, my voice dripping with venom. “Or maybe in Bali, too? Should I correct it and say it many times?”
Leo froze at first, but then could only admit his mistakes, “Okay, I was wrong. I did something that made you angry, but I promise–it was only twice. I won’t do it again.”
I scoffed. “Oh? And why should I believe you? Because you ‘promised me? Like the promise to propose? Like the promise to put me first? How many lies do you expect me to swallow, Leo?”
“It wasn’t my fault!” he argued, his voice desperate. It was Sam–she set me up! I’ll stay away from her! I swear, I’ll…
“Another promise, Leo?” I laughed bitterly. “Really? How long do I have to keep understanding you? How long do I have to keep waiting for you to change?
Tm tired!”
I did not care that people were watching that time, I wanted him to know, to feel every ounce of my exhaustion
Leo’s face twisted with frustration. “Lucy, don’t draw attention.“”
“No, Leo. I want attention. Because maybe then, you’ll finally realize it’s over?
His jaw clenched. “Lucy, you’re forcing me.”
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Before I could react, his arms wrapped around
sack of rice.
waist, and in one swift motion, he hoisted me up over his shoulder like a damn
I gasped, thrashing against him. “Leo! Put me down!!
He ignored me, tightening his grip. “We’re leaving. Now.“}
My anger ignited into full–blown mage. I slammed my fists against his back?
