He killed my love,I buried his pride 10

He killed my love,I buried his pride 10

The word barely escaped my throat. My voice caught. I looked at him, confused and apprehensive

I have nothing to trade.” 

You do,Kenzo replied flatly. You have a reason to seek revenge against Sean.”

That’s my business

*And I’ll make sure you succeed in that mission.” 

I frowned. His eyes were calm, but his tonecold, steady, and unwavering. There was something about him that made me want to trust himyet also fear him.” 

Sean has taken so much,Kenzo said, his eyes piercing into mine. From people who rightfully deserved it.

I held my breath. My heart pounded

He didn’t fulfill his father’s mandate.His voice rose, tinged with disappointment. Instead of uplifting the family, he seized everything.”

Kenzo clenched his fists, his jaw tightening.” 

He dominated, trampledThen his eyes met mine. And you know it, Lea.”

Ulowered my gaze, unable to deny the truth I’d long ignored

It’s a chain of crimes.His voice softened but was laden with intensity. And youmust stop him.” 

I swallowed hard. You seem to know a lot, Kenzo.” 

He nodded slowly. Of course. Because I’m also part of the Armstrong family.” 

I froze

I’m Mr. Armstrong’s sonfrom a different mother.

My head suddenly felt heavy. My eyes widened completely

What?” 

Kenzo took a deep breath. Then he began to tell his story.§ 

For years, he lived in the shadows. Considered a disgrace. Never acknowledged. When he finally tried to come forward, to reveal who he was, Sean cast him aside.

In a cruel way

He set me up,Kenzo said quietly, but with deep resentment. He made it seem like I was part of an international crime network. A dark world I never toucheduntil I became a fugitive. All because he wanted me gone.

My chest tightened. I imagined that snowy night three years ago when I found him with a bleeding wound in his abdomen

And I’m grateful Mr. Hilton helped me,Kenzo continued. He’s the only one who acknowledged my existence. He adopted me as his grandson. But with one condition: I must not engage with the Armstrong family again.

! still struggled to accept this reality. But everything started to make sense

So, the incident three years ago

Yes, Sean framed me,” Kenzo said softly, looking at me with pain

That’s why I begged you back thennot to tell anyone.

He took a deep breath. If anyone knew I was still aliveI might be dead by now.” 

I bit my lower lip. My body trembled even though the room was warm

I thought I was the only victim. But it turns outso many have been destroyed by Sean Armstrong

I remembered the Duke familywho immediately distanced themselves after my fatherinlaw died. Even refusing to attend the funeral. I thought it was due to their busy schedules. But no. I was gravely mistaken

And that dayI saw firsthand how Sean threatened them. Just to take me away from a place that should have been safe

Lea,Kenzo’s voice brought me back to reality. You must become a superior version of Sean. Take back everything he stole. And return the rights of those he destroyed.

I slowly lifted my face

You’re the only pawn that can destroy him,he continued. Because until now, all his power still stands on your name. You’re one of the heirs of the Armstrong family.” 

Those words struck me like lightning

I remembered Rebecca’s words back thenthat I was kept not for love, but for inheritance

And now, everything became clearer

More than Sean, my father trusted you more. He believed that if you held the reins, this family would continue to thrive. But you didn’t know howand Sean took advantage of that.

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know howand Sean took advantage of that.” 

I bowed my head. My fingers clutched the fabric of my clothes tightly

I understand,I whispered. That’s why I sought out Mr. Hilton. I want to learn. I want to knowhow to defeat Sean at his own game.

Kenzo stepped closer. His voice was soft but firm, I’ll help you. Trust me.

His gaze was so deep. But somehowthere was still a wall between us. I wanted to trust. But I couldn’t fully

YesI finally whispered

For nowthat’s all I could offer. Making him believe that I trusted him, yet I remained cautious

-8 

A Week Later 

I sat in a large study filled with thick books and the scent of aged wood. And therestood an elderly man with a calming presenceMr. Hilton

Upon seeing me, he immediately embraced me tightly

LeaGod bless. I was so worried about you.

His warm embrace soothed me. As if this shattered world suddenly had a safe corner

Thank you, Mr. Hilton,I whispered. When the world rejected meyou were the second person to accept me.” 

Forget the past. Now, rebuild yourself. Repay all those wounds with your success.” 

jnodded. In my heart, I made a promise

We need time for Lea to understand business, Grandpa,Kenzo said

Mr. Hilton turned to him. Kenzo, I entrust Lea to you. Protect her. Guide her.

Yes, sir.” 

I saw a relieved smile on the old man’s face. And somehowmy heart warmed.}} 

Then, suddenly, he said something that made me tense

Lea, may I conduct a DNA test with you?

I looked at him, puzzled. “Why?” 

I just want to knowif you share a blood relation with my daughter.

Kenzo appeared shocked. Grandpado you mean, she?

Still a possibility,he replied softly. Leado you have a birthmark on your neck?

I fell silent. And slowlymy hand touched the side of my neck

Just below the jaw.” 

That markI always thought it was just a regular spot

He killed my love,I buried his pride

He killed my love,I buried his pride

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