Chapter 18 I Reject Your Apology, and I’ll Never Forgive You
Azalea had been away from home for a week, with no sign of her at the house.
He and his eldest brother had visited her school twice to look for clues.
At home, Sydney’s presence overshadowed Azalea’s absence.
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Bastian was shocked to discover that the ultimate reason his brother wanted to track down Azalea was to use her as a proxy for Sydney!
Cassius, learning from his assistant that Azalea had not reached out to him, reacted not with concern but with outrage at her audacity.
Thankfully, the police had some leads.
The surveillance footage they provided showed Azalea being driven out of the run–down neighborhood, later heading to a park. Late at night, a Rolls–Royce briefly stopped by the park, and then Azalea was seen leaving in a luxury car towards her school
The footage last tracked her to Crestmere Estate.
Crestmere Estate is known for its distinctive single–family homes, and notably, shortly after Azalea entered, she was seen following a man towards a riverside villa.
The police have the exact address of this villa,” Bastian noted, looking at his phone. He could not sway his brother’s intentions, but he could ensure Azalea’s safety upon her return as much as possible.
If Azalea knew Bastian’s current thoughts, she would likely find it amusing. Freed from the Larks‘ oversight, she discovered a new, limitless world.
Meanwhile, Sydney, reviewing the surveillance on her phone, tugged nervously at Cassius’s sleeve. “Cassius, Azalea wouldn’t do anything reckless, would she?”
Cassius’s expression darkened immediately. He had assumed Azalea was overstepping her bounds, but now, reflecting on the footage, he speculated she might have clung to some rich man shamelessly!
Bastian’s face drained of color not because he believed Azalea would disgrace herself, but because he feared they had driven her to desperation.
As an older brother, he blamed himself!
Meanwhile, in the training room on the third floor of the GOD headquarters.
Azaica had just defeated every member of GOD except for the support player, sparing the coach no mercy.
The support player, Lachlan, looked on in awe, “Captain, who’s stronger, you or Phoenix?”
Wyhe smirked. “Why not take a guess?”
Lachlan chuckled nervously, momentarily forgetting the captain’s unique approach to team selection. It appeared not only that he had lost, but it was not his first loss either!
Unaware of the imminent arrival of the Larks, Azalea continued to dominate on the virtual battlefield.
“I did some digging: this villa belongs to that Lennox boy. He turned it into the team’s base last year, Cassius explained, his
face stern
Was it possible that a woman like Azalea was now part of an esports team!
Mingling with a group of men, what untoward activities might she be involved in?
Sydney gasped, “Oh my, has she been living here with all these boys? Isn’t that a bit improper?”
Her comment hung in the air, darkening Cassius mood further.
“Azalea isn’t like that, Bastian quickly countered.
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It was the first time Sydney had been so bluntly challenged. The smile froze in her eyes, and she looked hurt. T’m sorry…”
However, Bastian was too preoccupied with the thoughts of Azalea to entertain her act. Without another word, he strode forward to knock on the door.
This was also a new experience for Sydney; before she could process it, resentment bubbled within her.
Azalea, even now, how does she manage to stand so tall?
Cassius gently patted her head, “I will take care of it.
Sydney looked up at him and smiled sweetly. “Thank you. Cassius”
As the trio was admitted by the maid in charge of the team’s daily needs, they found a crowd of teenagers descending the stairs, all buzzing around Azalea with questions about her gaming strategies.
“Azalea Cassius observed the scene, his irritation mounting Wasn’t she supposed to be pleading with him to take her home by now!
“What are you doing?”
Azalea looked at the trio with a mix of surprise and irritation, then scowled. “Mr. Cassius, since when do my actions concern you?”
Her sharp tone caught Cassius off guard, fueling his anger. “Is that how you speak to your big brother?”
“Big brother? Are you really worthy of that title?” Azalea snapped back, her patience wearing thin. “I’ve left you alone, so why do you keep hounding me?”
Her frustration was palpable; the very fact that the Larks had managed to track her down was astounding-
Azalea was fed up. If it were up to her, she would never see the Larks again.
Cassius, seething with rage and feeling a slap was warranted, restrained himself. “Have you forgotten all the manners we taught you?”
“Manners? I grew up without parents, and when I finally had them, they might as well have been dead. What manners are you talking about?” Azalea retorted.
“If you’re just here to lecture me, you might as well leave because I’m not listening to any of your
Azalea’s blatant disrespect left Cassius speechless.
Bastian was heartbroken; she used to be so compliant…
nonsense.
Yet remembering why they came, Cassius bit back his fury. “I’m willing to overlook your past actions. Come back home with
Azalea’s laughter in response was bitter.
“Forgive me? As if I care whether you „dol”
Her eyes then darted to Sydney, her smile widening as she figured out the real reason behind their visit.
Despite not having spoken, the members of GOD stood by, their loyalty to Azalea evident.
Esports was like that. After a few games, they would all come to see Azalea as one of their own. They would not just stand by if she was threatened.
Especially since she was the youngest and affectionately known as Phoenix, it was natural for the older team members to want to protect their younger sister.
Lachlan, who had been at the front, now stood slightly to the side, showing a protective stance toward Azalea.
Sydney, under Azalea’s knowing gaze, shifted uncomfortably, feeling as though Azalea could see right through her.
“Are you here to get my help before you get kicked out?” Azalea asked with a sly grin.
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How did she know about thatt
Sydney was taken aback. How did Azalea know about her impending ousting from Jubilee?
her. Did Azalea think she was better than her?
Panic took root in Sydney’s heart, a wave of humiliation washing over h
“I’ll never go back with you, not even if it kills me here.
At this point, Wylie, recognizing that Azalea was now a part of his team and under his guidance, felt compelled to He could not just watch his team be intimidated.
“Isn’t it a bit inappropriate for your boss to turn up at our base when you’re supposed to be our competitors in next Saturday’s finals?” he challenged.
Cassius might have considered using force to take Azalea hack if she were alone, but Wylie’s presence made him reconsider. Bastian felt a knot in his stomach; Azalea clearly was not ready to forgive them.
Cassius was about to speak again when he was interrupted, “Cassius, we should leave. It’s really not right for us to stay.”
Sydney hesitated to leave; the shift in Bastian’s attitude towards her was unsettling.
She needed to be more careful.
Why did Azalea always seem to land on her feet? Kicked out of the Larks and yet finding a way to rise with Wylie?
She could not accept that the Larks and Wylie might belong to Azalea instead of her.
Cassius and Sydney were the first to leave, while Bastian lingered, managing a strained smile at Azalea. “Can we talk. just the
two of us?”
Azalea walked up to him, curiosity in her gaze
“This is for you, Bastian said, handing her the sapphire crown she had returned.
She took it, turning it over in her hands.
Bastian’s expression brightened slightly. “I want to apologize for everything that’s happened in the past three years.”
Azalea lowered her gaze, her hair obscuring her expression, masking any visible emotion
From Bastian’s angle, all he could discern was her shoulders shaking slightly, and a sound that was a curious blend of sobbing and laughter emanating from her.
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‘B–Bastian, 1… Haha!”
Suddenly, Azalea looked up, laughter escaping her, “Bastian, did you really think I would be moved? Bastian, have you finally realized that I wasn’t behind those vile acts?”
With a flick of her wrist, the sapphire crown slipped from her grasp, crashing to the floor and scattering. “Tve apologized countless times, when did you ever forgive me?
“So, I reject your apology, and I’ll never forgive you!”
