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Betty then proceeded to slap Lauren’s right cheek.
A cold male voice suddenly cut through the tension. “Touch her one more time, and I’ll make you pay!”
The servants looked at the door and inhaled collectively. Meanwhile, Betty nearly jumped out of her skin from the familiar voice. She had wanted to lower her hand, but it was too late.
The tall and imposing figure marched through the entrance with hostility.
“L-Landon Betty mumbled, guiltily concealing her hand. The scowl vanished from her face, replaced by a demure expression.
Lauren opened her teary eyes and noticed Landon approaching her. She immediately went limp as a wave
“L-Landon… Lauren’s feeble moans only fueled Landon’s anger. He breathed heavily, his heart aching with pain.
“Release her,” Landon commanded, his gaze unwavering as it bore down on the two maids. His tone carried a menacing edge akin to an infernal angel. The two maids nervously looked to Betty for help.
Betty was aware of Landon’s affection for Lauren from the way he ordered the maids around. She had wanted to cave in for her Mr. McDreamy but changed her mind upon second thought.
Following Sophia’s clash with the Harpers after Zoe’s incident, any hopes of Landon developing feelings for Betty had been shattered.
Moreover, Landon’s intervention in their family affairs, even if it was out of concern for Lauren, was entirely unwarranted.
Brimming with resentment, Betty hissed, “Do not release her! You’re working for the Walsh’s, and your shall listen to m-“
Her words were abruptly silenced by a piercing scream.
One of the maids restraining Lauren was sent hurtling through the air by the force of Landon’s kick. Betty stared in shock as the maid landed on the floor like a ragdoll.
The second maid hastily released Lauren and apologized profusely, “Mr. Harper, I made a mistake, but we were just following ord-Ouch!”
Another scream echoed through the room as Landon’s kick landed on the second maid, causing her ribs to fracture.
Betty instantly screamed in horror. She thought people were fooling around when they labeled Landon as ” The Tyrant” and “Devil Incarnate”, but now, it appeared she had been naive all along.
The terrified servants fell into a hushed silence.
Lauren blinked and inched toward Landon with her unsteady legs. “Landon…”
He quickly held onto her waist and pulled her into a tight hug while patting her back soothingly. He reassured her, “I’m here. Everything’s fine.”
Betty was green in envy and rolled her fists, digging her nails into her palms.
Lauren mumbled weakly, “It hurts..
“Where does it hurt?” Landon felt his chest tighten. She continued to murmur about the pain, seemingly oblivious to his question.
As Sophia descended the stairs, she witnessed the confrontation between Landon and Betty and was taken aback to see Lauren in Landon’s embrace.
Frowning, she seemed to have connected the dots and stealthily hid in a corner to watch the events.
unfold.
Landon shot a menacing glare at Betty and warned, “Betty Walsh, are you itching to be sent back to the police station?”
“…” Betty stammered and faltered in the face of Landon’s threatening presence. She took a step back in fear.
“Seems like you’re pretty forgetful. I’ll give you a final warning in front of your servants,” Landon remarked with hostility.
He continued, “Lauren is important to me. Whoever bullies her will be going against me and the Harper family!”
His words resonated throughout the hall, causing Betty to break into a sweat and turn pale. Without Javier and Sophia around, she had no backup at all.
“You’ve been fortunate not because of your status as a Walsh but because you haven’t pushed my limits, Betty. If you lay a finger on Lauren again, I’ll make sure you rot in prison. Not even Javier Walsh could save you.”
With that, Landon lifted Lauren with his left arm and cracked his fingers on his right hand. He issued a stern warning. “Don’t you fucking try me. I will not hold back even if we are family friends!”
He squinted at the staircase when he spoke. Sophia sensed his chilling glare and retreated in alarm.
Wait a minute. Why was she panicking? She held the position of matriarch within the Walsh family, and she was more senior than Landon.
Meanwhile, Betty was choking on anger. She knew that the servants, despite their poker faces, were secretly laughing at her.
“Lauren, come with me. I’ll take you to Jeremy or Alyssa. How does that sound?” Landon whispered into
Lauren’s ear.
Lauren merely nodded obediently to what he suggested, as she was in a state of dizziness.
Landon’s eyes glimmered. He effortlessly scooped up Lauren and strode out of the villa, paying no heed to the looks of the servants.
“Landon Harper, you cannot leave with her! She’s a Walsh. How can you bring her with you? Have your asked my parents for their permission?” Betty yelled at him. The last thing she wanted was for Landon to leave with Lauren-she’d lose sleep if that happened!
‘I’d like to bring Lauren with me. She wants to come with me too. What’s the problem here?” Landon scoffed and looked at Betty in disdain. “Do I need your mom’s permission? She would have come down and stopped me if she were against it.”
Betty felt like she was being struck by lightning upon hearing that. Landon took the chance and left with
Lauren without turning back.
The chilly winds rustled around them. Landon might be rash and impulsive in his daily life, but he was exceptionally attentive when it came to caring for Lauren.
He continuously rubbed his palm on her arms to warm her up. She nestled against his sturdy chest, placing her trust in him.
A lump formed in his throat. He cherished the feeling of being trusted.
Angelina, pleased to see Landon leaving with Lauren, courteously held the car door open for them.
As Landon was about to step into the car with Lauren, Nina stumbled out of the villa and called out to him, “Mr. Harper, please wait!”
As a secretary cum bodyguard, Angelina frowned at Nina’s appearance and instantly shielded Landon. Nina approached them and fell on her knees, rendering them dumbfounded.
“Mr. Harper, would you please help Ms. Lauren? Could you?” Nina pleaded in tears as she knelt on the cold ground.
“Angelina, help her up.” Landon ordered. “Stand up, and we’ll talk.”
Angelina attempted to help Nina up, but Nina shook her head and refused to do so. She begged, “I won’t get up up unless you you promise to help Ms. Lauren. I may be a humble servant, but I’ll use my limited power to help her just this once!”
Landon’s heart grew heavy, and he demanded to know, “What is going on?”
Nina wiped away her tears and shuffled up to Landon. Then, she gingerly rolled up Lauren’s sleeve. Landon and Angelina were stunned by what they saw next.
Lauren’s pal arm was full of old and new bruises alike, enough to shatter anyone’s heart. Landon’s eyes flared with anger, and his muscles tensed beneath his shirt.
He hissed, “Who did this to her?” Despite his anger, he went straight to the point.
Angelina recoiled at Landon’s reaction. Knowing him well, she knew he must be really angry when he spoke in curt sentences.
“It’s… It’s Ms. Betty’s doing!” Nina blurted out without consideration. “Ms. Betty has been bullying Ms. Lauren at home. She thinks she can do so because she’s the favorite child of her parents. She’s been hitting and cursing at Ms. Lauren like a devil!
“When Mr. Jeremy is at home, Ms. Betty will hold back because she’s afraid of him. But he rarely visits home due to his demanding job. He can’t do much for Ms. Lauren either.”
Landon’s frown deepened. Angelina’s fists involuntarily clenched.
“Mr. Harper, you’re Mr. Jeremy’s closest friend. I can see you care for Ms. Lauren. Can you help her and protect her?” Nina cried uncontrollably.
upon Lauren in
Landon inhaled sharply and promised, “Okay, I promise you.” He cast a determined gaze upon his arms, feeling the weight of responsibility on his shoulders.
He added, “I will protect Lauren as long as I am around.”
With that, Landon whisked Lauren away from Seaview Manor, but not before humiliating Betty in front of the household staff.
The incident might have occurred behind closed doors, but Betty sensed that her authority had been undermined.
Why? Betty was envious that even Lauren, whom she considered lesser in appearance, family background, and talents, had found herself a guardian angel.
She couldn’t fathom the reason Landon snubbed her for a mentally challenged woman.