“Alex, you’ve gone too far this time!” She muttered under her breath, her tone seething with frustration.
In just a few quick strides, Lily reached Rose’s side and bent down to help her up.
“Who are you?” Rose asked hesitantly, her voice soft but cautious. She looked at Lily’s face, noticing the faint resemblance to Alex. A glimmer of hope flickered in her eyes as if she had grasped onto a lifeline.
“I’m Alex’s sister,” Lily explained, her tone firm but laced with concern. “What are you doing kneeling out here?”
“Alex’s sister?” Rose’s face lit up with sudden excitement, as if she’d found the one person who could mediate. She gripped Lily’s arm tightly.
“Does this mean Alex has forgiven me? Please, tell him I’m willing to do anything if he’ll take me back! I’ve been kneeling here for so long, but he still won’t come out to see me. I’m begging you, please help me!” Her voice cracked, filled with desperation.
Lily froze for a moment, taken aback by Rose’s words. Then her brows furrowed in disbelief.
Lily stared at Rose, her disbelief evident in her furrowed brows. “You’re still trying to get back with Alex?” she asked, her tone measured but sharp, as if trying to make sense of what she’d just heard.
Rose nodded hesitantly, her expression earnest.
Taking a steadying breath, Lily crossed her arms. “Rose, are you even aware of what you’re doing?” she asked, her voice calmer now but firm. “Ethan went out of his way to ensure you’d be protected, yet here you are, groveling at Alex’s feet. Do you understand the position this puts him in?”
Rose blinked, clearly confused. “Ethan?” she repeated, the name unfamiliar on her lips.
Lily’s eyes narrowed, her patience wearing thin. “Yes, Ethan,” she said firmly. “The man who has been looking out for you all this time. And yet, you don’t even know his name?” Her words carried both incredulity and disappointment.
“I… I don’t understand,” Rose admitted, her voice uncertain.
Lily straightened, her posture radiating quiet authority. “Ethan has taken risks to ensure your safety and wellbeing. The least you can do is stop fixating on someone who’s already made it clear he doesn’t care about you,” she said, her words deliberate. “Instead of kneeling here, think about what you’re doing to yourself. Think about the people who genuinely care about you.”
Rose bit her lip, the weight of Lily’s words finally sinking in. “I… I didn’t know,” she said quietly, lowering her gaze.
“Now you do,” Lily replied, her voice softening. “I won’t stand by and let anyone take advantage of Ethan’s goodwill—not even you. If Alex has wronged you, I’ll confront him, but you need to start respecting yourself and the people who are truly in your corner.”
Without waiting for Rose’s response, Lily extended her hand. “Come on. Let’s get you cleaned up and sort this out.”
Without giving Rose a chance to respond, Lily grabbed her wrist and pulled her to her feet.
“Come with me,” Lily said decisively, her grip firm. “I’m going to settle this with Alex right now.”
Rose stumbled slightly as Lily dragged her along, her mind still reeling from the whirlwind of accusations and declarations. She didn’t know who she was talking about or why Lily seemed so adamant about protecting her, but she didn’t dare to argue.
Although Rose found Lily’s earlier words strange and difficult to follow, the latter part of her statement was crystal clear—Lily intended to help her confront Alex and seek justice. This realization filled Rose with an uncontainable sense of relief and joy.
“Let’s go! Follow me!” Lily said decisively, her tone leaving no room for objection.
With Lily leading the way, Rose trailed behind her, and the two headed straight inside the villa.
When they reached at the gate of Alex’s villa, Lily didn’t waste a second. She stood at the front gate and shouted, “Alex! Get down here right now!” Her voice echoed through the quiet neighborhood.
“Did you not hear me? I said get down here!” she bellowed again, her impatience clearly showing.
Inside the villa, Alex furrowed his brows as Lily’s shouting reached his ears. He glanced toward the window, his expression cold and indifferent.
Ignoring the commotion, he continued what he was doing, seemingly unbothered by the noise.
However, Lily wasn’t one to back down easily. After shouting for a while with no response, her frustration boiled over. She placed her hands on her hips, took a step back, and began kicking the gate.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The sound of her kicks reverberated loudly thepugh the surroundings and she continued to do so.
“Alex, get out here this instant!” she yelled furiously between kicks.
She didn’t stop there. Her voice grew louder and sharper as her anger escalated. “Why did you make Rose kneel outside at the entrance of the villa? Are you out of your mind? Don’t you know she’s someone Ethan cares about?”
Her declaration was loud enough to carry through the entire complex. Curious residents peeked out of their windows, their attention now fully drawn to the escalating scene.
“Do you think you’re invincible or something?” Lily shouted, her voice dripping with disdain. “How dare you treat Ethan’s woman like this! Get down here and apologize to her right now!”
Inside the villa, the commotion hadn’t gone unnoticed. As the noise grew louder, Mr. Waters, Alex’s long-time butler, decided to intervene. He walked briskly to the door and stepped outside, his demeanor calm but firm.
“Miss Lily,” he began, bowing slightly, “please understand that Sir Alex is currently occupied with important matters. I kindly ask that you lower your voice and avoid disturbing him.”
“Occupied?!” Lily’s voice rose, her anger flaring. “Do you even know who I am? I’m his sister! Get out of my way!”
“Forgive me, Miss Lily, but I cannot allow you to enter without the Sir Alex permission,” The butler intervened and replied, his tone polite but unwavering.
Lily’s patience snapped. Her eyes narrowed, and she took a menacing step forward. “MOVE. NOW.”
When Mr. Waters didn’t budge, Lily’s fury erupted. “You think you’re something special, huh?” she spat. “Fine, if you won’t move, then I’ll make you!”
Without warning, Lily raised her hand and slapped Mr. Waters across the face.
Smack!
The sound of the slap echoed in the air. A bright red handprint instantly appeared on Mr. Waters weathered cheek, but he remained rooted in place, his expression calm despite the humiliation.
“Are you going to move now?” Lily demanded, her voice dripping with anger.
Mr. Waters didn’t flinch. He stood firm, silently enduring her outburst.
Seeing his defiance, Lily’s temper flared even hotter. “Still not moving? Fine, let’s try this again!”
Smack!
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Lily’s fiery determination left no room for negotiation. Whatever her plan was, Rose could only follow along and hope it wouldn’t escalate further.