The sky stretched out like a vast, dark curtain, devoid of even a single star or moon.


    However, the city’s streetlights bathed the entire highway in a remarkable brightness.


    They remained silent for the rest of the journey, each absorbed in their own thoughts.


    After a while, Dulcie couldn’t resist asking, “Mr.


    Shaw, Lucinda is your childhood friend with whom you had a particrly close rtionship, isn’t she?”


    Kyson’s expression turned instantly cold and gloomy, as if a forbidden topic had been broached.


    “Stop prying into my private affairs.


    This year, your focus should be on ying the role of Mrs.


    Shaw effectively within the Shaw family,”


    Kyson asserted firmly.


    Creak!


    It was the screech of tires against the road as Kyson made an abrupt emergency stop.


    The force of the inertia almost propelled Dulcie into the front windshield, but thankfully, the seatbelt kept her safe.


    A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y


    Frightened and still shaken, she looked up at Kyson with confusion writrge on her face.


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    Kyson’s stern expression remained fixed as he swiftly unbuckled his seatbelt, exuding an oppressive and cold aura as he leaned toward Dulcie.


    “Mr.


    Shaw…” She was unable to finish speaking before Kyson abruptly grabbed her by the neck.


    He no longer concealed the morbid and cruel thoughts in his mind, his warning delivered through gritted teeth.


    “We are merely bound by a secret marriage agreement; you should understand your position.


    Behave yourself and stop prying into my past.


    If I discover you’ve been secretly investigating me and spreading rumors to Lucinda, you’ll understand exactly who I am,” Kyson warned sharply.


    His gaze was chillingly intense, akin to that of a demon.


    Dulcie’s eyes were rimmed with red, and her entire body trembled uncontrobly.


    This was the first time she witnessed Kyson behave Like this.


    It was all for his cherished childhood friend, his one true love.


    Dulcie managed a sarcastic smile despite the pain of suffocation, and spoke with difficulty.


    “You only see me as this kind of woman who would sow discord, don’t you? You mean you like her that much? She’s married, yet you’d rather bury that affection deep in your heart and silently devote yourself to her.


    ”


    Kyson was utterly annoyed, his frown so intense it seemed as though he could devour someone.


    “Dulcie, do you not understand what I said? Lucinda’s name is not to be spoken in my presence.


    Whatever exists between her and me is none of your business,” Kyson dered with unwavering resolve.


    His grip around her neck tightened progressively.


    It appeared to serve as punishment for her defiance.


    Dulcie found it increasingly difficult to breathe as the pressure on her neck intensified, her face flushing red under the strain of being choked.