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Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption ( Lizetta ) novel Chapter 36

Chapter 36 

Sure, I’ll head back, but I’ve got one condition.” 

She seemed to soften; as a result, Remington’s face finally lightened up a bit, and his tightly pursed lips turned to relax

Name it.” 

There’s this composer online, who goes by Maestro Adagio. He’s got this new track, and I want it.” 

Lizetta stood tall, with her fists clenched

She knew the kind of pull Remington had. She didn’t want to hand that song over to Evelina, but if the Dashiell Group kept snooping around, they’d find her sooner or later, and they had ways to make her bend

Remington didn’t see it coming that Lizetta would bring up Maestro Adagio. His brows furrowed slightly

That song was part of a deal he’d already hashed out with Evelina

Plus, Evelina was dying for that track, and there was Lizetta, just lazing around at home, wanting that song just to spite Evelina. He said sternly, Don’t be a brat, that’s a nogo. Pick something else.” 

Lizetta bit the tip of her tongue, tasting the bitter sweetness of blood

She knew it she’d humiliated herself once again

Be a good girl. I snagged some topnotch blood diamonds in Celestia, and aren’t you into Elsa’s designs at Tiff, the upandcoming jewelry designer? I’ll have her whip up a bracelet for you.” 

He didn’t finish his sentence when Lizetta cut him off

Give it to Evelina. She might not like blood, but she sure likes blood diamonds.” 

She started to walk away, not wanting to stay a moment longer

Jewelry’s great and all, but to someone like Remington, it’s just the easiest way to sweettalk someone without breaking a sweat

He’d dig into Maestro Adagio’s background just because Evelina wanted it

But he never cared about what Lizetta wanted. Even when she mustered the courage to ask, all she got was disregard and lip service

That fleeting tenderness just now was probably another ploy to coax her back

Lizetta picked up the pace, soon breaking into a run

1/3 

10:19 

Rounding the path, she bumped into someone

Sorry

Liz, what’s wrong?” 

Hogan’s clear voice rang out. He’d finished his business but doubled back, feeling worried. Lizetta’s eyes were redrimmed; not wanting to be seen like this, she kept her head down

I just remembered I’m almost late for a parttime gig.” 

She tried to sidestep Hogan, but he stepped aside to let her pass, then he followed

I’ll drive you.” 

Lizetta was hurting inside, not in the mood for chat, so she just quickened her steps

Her emotional outburst took Remington by surprise, and it irked him

He’d never tried so hard to keep someone around, yet she still wanted a divorce, as if every second with him was agony. Fine, then let her go a hard knock might just straighten her out

But remembering the redness at the corners of her eyes as she left, Remington abruptly 

started to follow

That’s when he saw in 

and Hogan’s silhouettes, one after the other, walking away

The man’s tall figure shielded the woman’s, and their shadows merged in the setting sun

A chill settled in Remington’s eyes as he halted his steps

Lizetta headed to Zion Theatre. Though she didn’t join a dance company after graduation, Professor Blue, who taught her at university and valued her talent, was an honorary advisor of the theatre and allowed Lizetta to use the stage when it was free

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