Chapter 36 Eloise's eyes were empty. She stared at the man she once loved deeply, feeling utterly unfamiliar. She even began to question if she ever really knew him? How could he be so heartless? Michelle was so timid. there was no way she could hold a knife! It was obviously Max, stirring the pot and setting her up! Eloise whispered, "Max, can you just letoff the hook?" Max was about to say something when Eloise quietly knelt before him. Michelle seemed to snap out of it for a moment, making a weird noise, as if trying to stop Eloise. But Eloise stayed put, resolutely kneeling there.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTears welled up in her eyes, which were already red and swollen from crying. She quivered, "Max, I was young and foolish, and gave you a hard time. Now I beg you, for my past kindness, let go of my dad and Michelle, please!" Michelle burst into tears. She cto her senses, apologizing to Eloise through her sobs and trying to help Eloise to her feet.
No way! Eloise was Angus' only daughter, how could she kneel before this heartless man? Eloise stayed unmoved, her gaze fixed on Max. They had been together for four years, how could he not know her? She might be gentle, but she has her own determination. She once loved him deeply, but now she was kneeling to get away from him.
Max was grinding his teeth in anger. He retorted, "And what if I don't, Eloise?" Eloise clenched her fists, "Aren't you afraid I'll expose your true colors?" "Go ahead!" Max's face twisted as he sneered, "Let's see if Orlena would forgive me, or if your family would stay safe. Do you think Harvey would help you?" The mention of Harvey made Max's wounds ache more. His whole demeanor revealed his madness. It was only then that Eloise saw the real Max.
Max, enduring the pain, approached her. He pulled Eloise up and forced her close. He gently caressed Eloise's face, and his voice was low, "Cback to me, or I can't guarantee what I'll do. Maybe I will send Michelle to jail for assault, or Angus..." A slap landed on his face. Eloise was shaking with anger, "Max, you're a monster!" Max grabbed her hand, pressing it against his face, "Just realizing that now, are you? That's not what you said when you liked me, or when you were waiting for my kiss. Eloise, you once said I was the most handsman in the world, have you forgotten? Do you needto jog your memory?" Michelle was struggling to fight him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMax let go of Eloise, signaling his security to restrain Michelle, "Call the cops. This woman attacked me. She intentionally hurt me." Eloise grabbed his hand, but Max pushed her away, licking the blood on his lips, "Eloise, you've really tickedoff." In the distance, the sound of sirens grew louder.
Eloise's face turned pale. Max had won. His behavior was vile and he was like a beast!
Eloise closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she whispered, "Please don't be upset. I apologize on behalf of Michelle." Max casually sat down on the couch, extending his hand toward Eloise.
Eloise's hand was stained with Max's blood, and she slowly raised e herm hand, reaching over to Max.