Chapter 53 Get Out
Chapter 53 Get Out
Phelan didn't stop; instead, he took a few steps closer.
Lila pulled a silver needle from her pinned-up hair, holding it between her fingers, a glint of silver flashing.
This needle was Lila's signature weapon.
Phelan paused for a moment, then gave a wicked smile.
"Are you really hoping I'll die?"
Phelan was confident she wouldn't do it, showing off his white teeth as he trapped her in front of him.
Phelan looked at the wary Lila, then suddenly lowered his head.
His height made the air around them feel thin, and Lila's needle was just inches away from piercing his skin.
To an outsider, this life-or-death moment seemed incredibly intimate.
"Phelan, don't push me. You should know that if you embarrass me in a place like this, I won't mind."
In such a public setting, Lila couldn't make a move.
If she exposed her identity here, returning to the organization would mean certain death.
This was why Phelan was so fearless.
He didn't believe Lila would dare to act in such a place.
He moved even closer.
His presence surrounding Lila made her feel disgusted.
Phelan's breath brushed against her ear as he spoke, causing a slight tickle.
"I know you're stronger than me, but if I could die with you, I wouldn't have any regrets."
Lila cursed inwardly.
She didn't want to die. Once this mission was over, she could live a normal life and take her grandmother away. Her beautiful life was just beginning; why should she perish with him?
As Phelan slowly approached, countless thoughts flashed through Lila's mind.
She gripped the needle tighter, preparing for the worst.
A stunningly handsome face came closer and closer, and for a moment, Lila decided to use the needle to disfigure him.
Phelan cherished his looks so much that becoming a bloodied monster would be worse than death for him.
Just as Phelan thought he was about to succeed and kiss his goddess, Lila suddenly raised her leg.
A killer's deadly strike aimed directly at his vital spot.
Phelan, caught off guard, instinctively stepped back due to his assassin's reflexes.
The strike missed its mark but still caused him pain.
He immediately felt a sharp pain in his thigh, and sweat beads appeared on his forehead.
His grip on Lila loosened significantly.
Phelan's face darkened, realizing Lila intended to make him impotent. No wonder she was a top-tier assassin; she was truly ruthless.
"Lila."
Just as the tension reached its peak, a cold voice suddenly came from behind, icy and emotionless.
Lila looked up and saw Killian, who had been missing all evening.
She felt a bit annoyed.
He had promised to bring her to the party, but once they arrived, he disappeared, leaving her to deal with Phelan.
Although Killian spoke without emotion, his face was visibly cold, and both of them could see it.
Lila knew Killian was on the verge of exploding.
She forcefully broke free from Phelan's grip and walked over to Killian, wanting to explain.
But Killian's words were still icy.
"I didn't expect you to be so charming. So many men are drawn to you. Even a famous actor is at your feet. You really are dazzling and irresistible."
Lila listened to his sarcastic remarks, feeling unexpectedly sad.
She never thought Killian saw her this way.
Phelan watched the two, feeling smug.
Despite the pain from the kick, he couldn't leave now.
The pain was nothing compared to the satisfaction of watching the drama unfold.
Phelan's expression was complex and amused.
Lila approached Killian pitifully.
"Do you not believe me? Won't you listen to my explanation?"
Killian's gaze remained cold.
He felt uncomfortable and blamed himself for not staying with this restless butterfly, letting her attract trouble.
The party ended on a sour note.
Back at the Hart family estate, Lila didn't notice any signs of unhappiness or unusual behavior from Killian.
But Lila didn't know that she was once again trending online.
[Lila caught between two men, unclear relationship with a wealthy CEO, suspected affair with a top-tier actor.]
Such explosive news couldn't be missed by the trending topics.
The gossip-hungry public was overwhelmed, seeing the same person in the headlines every day.
The happiest were the gossip journalists, who rushed to publish articles, fearing they'd miss the wave of attention.
These rumors also affected the Hart family, causing the company's stock to plummet and sparking discussions in high society.
People said Lila was a troublemaker.
Killian faced immense pressure due to the stock issues and couldn't deal with Lila, spending his days at the company solving problems.
Lila, unaware, hadn't developed the habit of checking online gossip daily.
She preferred the dark web, where the information was more genuine.
Today, she opened the trending topics and was bombarded with private messages.
Lila was overwhelmed.
Countless Phelan fans flooded her social media, shouting.
[Who is this Lila? How many men is she involved with?]
[She's a bitch, always playing games. Phelan is out of her league! Get out of the elite circle.]
Soon, her comments were filled with "Lila, get out" messages.
A few supporters were drowned out by the insults.
The screen was filled with offensive remarks.
Even with Lila's strong heart, seeing this didn't make her happy.
Killian wasn't having a good time at the company either.
Despite strict discipline, some employees gossiped privately, spreading unpleasant rumors.
These rumors inevitably reached his ears.
Killian's face was cold as he sat in the conference room, with middle management too scared to speak.
"I believe these recent events are related to our company and me. But I hope that as long as you're part of the Hart Family, you'll keep your mouths shut. If I hear any inappropriate comments, you'll be out of the company immediately."