Chapter 5%
Charles calmly brushed the wrinkles from his collar and said firmly, “Tessa Summer is my fiancée.“}
Peter froze on the spot, his gaze flickering between the two of us, his face turning pale.”
“Tessa, just to get my attention, you roped in my best friend to put on a show?”
“Was that really necessary?”
To humiliate me, he wrapped his arm around Yvonne.
“I’ve said it before. I only love Yvonne. No matter what tricks you play, I will never let a woman like you into my home.“/
Then he turned to look at Mr. Arthur.
“Grandpa, I’ve told you before. Stop bringing random people into this house.“}
“The Kingsley Family’s success comes from my own capabilities, not some superstitious nonsense about unlucky fate. Even if I don’t marry her, I can still double the family’s profits.”
I had done what I came to do. Now, standing behind Charles, I was ready to leave the Kingsley Family once and for all.
Peter strode over to me, irritation written all over his face.
“I already agreed to let you stay here as a maid. Are you still throwing a tantrum? What’s the point?”
Then, turning to Charles, he added, “Charles, sorry for dragging you out here in the middle of the night. This is a family matter. You should go.”
Even now, he still believed I was just putting on a show to get his attention.”
But Charles remained firm.
“Your family matters have nothing to do with me. But today, I’m taking Tessa with me.”
Seeing I was serious about leaving, Peter’s expression soured.}
“Tessa, I dare you.”!
“If you walk out that door, even if you come crawling back, I’ll never look at you again!“}
! almost laughed at the absurdity of it.”
I turned to face him calmly.
“Didn’t you just say that no matter what I do, you’ll never love me, much less marry me?“}
“Well, I’m leaving now. Why are you trying to stop me?“>
Peter froze, eyes darkening. His lips moved, but no words came out.
Seeing him speechless, I turned and made my way to the door, only to be stopped by Mr. Arthur’s booming voice.”
“Wait!”
“Tessa, you are a guest of the Kingsley Family. Without my permission, you’re not allowed to leave.”}
I turned away, keeping my voice calm.
“Mr. Arthur, I’ve already adjusted the witch of your home.”
“Why can’t I leave now?“}
His face darkened and several servants began to surround us.
“I said you can’t leave and that’s final.”
In my previous life, when I was emotionally shattered and begged Peter for a divorce, he was just like this. Cold, domineering and unrelenting. No matter how much I pleaded, he never let me leave the Kingsley Family. In the end, it led to my tragic death… along with the unborn child I carried.”
Just as I was about to lose my temper, Charles stepped forward with a cold smile.
“Tessa is my fiancée. I insist on taking her with me. What can you do about it?“}
Mr. Arthur was stunned into silence.
Then Charles pulled a USB drive from his pocket and held it up.
“This contains evidence that Peter paid thugs to assault Tessa.“}
“If you refuse to let her leave today, I’ll make everything on this drive public.“}
“Let’s see what happens to the Kingsley Family when your stock prices crash.“}
I raised my phone as well, my expression remains calm.}
“Oh, and I’ve got some things of my own. videos of Peter and Yvonne in bed together. If you keep pushing me, I’ll have no choice but to spread a few juicy rumors online.“}
Mr. Arthur inhaled sharply, his face livid, but he didn’t dare gamble with the family’s future. In the end, he had no choice but to wave the servants aside and let us pass.
Charles took my hand firmly and together, we walked toward the door.
In my previous life, I was never able to escape this gilded cage. I died trapped in it.”
But this time, I was finally free.
Just then, Peter’s voice rang out behind us.
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“Tessa, if you’re so desperate to marry into wealth, you’d better open your eyes and see the truth.“%
“The Xavier Family is about to go bankrupt. Even if you marry him, your days won’t be much better!”
Yvonne quickly tried to calm him down.
“Peter, just let it go.”
