Chapter 5: My Revenge
Lucius carefully examined Layla's arms, his eyes searching for any sign of injury, while she continued to stare at him in disbelief.
"Don't you think that was an extreme punishment? You can't just break someone's hand like that," Layla remarked, gently pushing his hands away from her arms.
"That was the easiest punishment I gave him," Lucius responded with a possessive edge in his voice. "Roderick has no right to touch my woman," he added, his gaze never leaving hers.
"I have so many questions for you," Layla said, her voice laced with uncertainty.
"Later, at home," Lucius replied, his tone softening. "I have something urgent to attend to, but I promise I'll answer all your questions, Layla." With that, he exited the car, closing the door behind him, while the driver took his seat at the front, ready to depart.
The engine roared to life while she fell into a state of contemplation. 'Why is Lucius so good to me? It feels like he knows a lot about me, but how? He said he was waiting for me to get married.'
Her thoughts ended when the phone in her hand vibrated and she checked it. It was a message from her best friend, Ruby.
"Why aren't you here? You are coming, right?"
Layla quickly glanced at the driver and said. "Please take me to the Flower Book Cafe," she requested.