Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

The West family, all three of them, were in tears, their eyes pleading as they looked at Remington.

The murderer, now looking utterly vulnerable.

Liz couldn't believe how shameless they could be to act like this.

She felt a chill, finding the situation both ridiculous and terrifying.

Yet, she wasn't sure if Remington would actually show mercy and grant their request.

Remington remained silent, and Liz felt her heart growing colder.

She mocked herself, about to pull her hand from his grasp.

But Remington forcefully separated her fingers, intertwining them with his.

With a cold expression, he pulled Liz to the side, stepping away from Stella, who was clutching at his pant leg.

Stella's expression turned to panic, her eyes filled with disappointment.

Remington looked down at her, "Murder demands retribution. Attempted murder requires a price to be paid. Moreover, I haven't seen any remorse or apology from Barbara from the beginning.

She wasn't acting on impulse; she had been plotting relentlessly! Should I let her go, so she can become more desperate and continue to harm my wife and child?"

For Barbara, what was there to lose?

Killing once or multiple times made no difference to her.

If he showed leniency to Barbara today, Liz might face danger tomorrow, and he was unwilling to forgive anyone who would harm Liz.

Stella's grip weakened as she listened to his harsh words, her injured hand falling limply.

"Remington, please! I'll keep an eye

on her, she won't harm Ms. Gardenia again. If you're worried, you can have someone watch over the West family!" Martin pleaded, still not ready

ly to give up. He then turned to Liz, bowing deeply, "Ms. Gardenia, I know you're kind and generous. We were wrong before, and sincerely apologize. If you're not satisfied with the terms, we can negotiate-more shares or cash, anything..."

Martin, a businessman, believed that with Barbara's life hanging by a thread, and the prison conditions she might not last even a few weeks, it would be more profitable to exchange her life for a substantial

amount of money.

Liz was seen as someone climbing the social ladder, an orphan without a family background.

With a generous offer, how could she not forgive?

However, before he could finish, Liz coldly said, "So in your eyes, Luna Dempsey's life can be measured by money. Unfortunately, my life and my baby's life are priceless! I want those who harmed me to pay the price." Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

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She wouldn't even accept the divorce settlement from Remington, let alone anything from the West family.

She found it repulsive.

"You! Ms. Gardenia... please reconsider." Martin was frustrated, wanting to call Liz foolish.

But meeting Remington's icy gaze, he swallowed his words.

Remington stepped forward, shielding Liz from the West family's further entanglements, his voice deep and firm.

"The West family should be grateful that Liz and the child are safe. Otherwise, it wouldn't be just Barbara paying with her life!"

His voice carried a hint of menace, causing Martin's face to pale and his shoulders to slump.

Stella, overwhelmed, began to cry even harder.

Soon, the sound of police sirens was clear.

A team of officers arrived, handcuffing Ralap and leading her away.

The leading officer approached Barbara, who looked towards Remington and said, "My daughter became disabled trying to save you, and she suffered because of you all these years.

She was supposed to be Zion City's most elegant and pampered lady, unaware of the world's hardships. Because of you, her life was ruined! You owe her, and you'll never be able to repay it in this lifetime!"