Chapter 40

“I didn't come here to beg you or succumb to your will, I came to tell you that you can go ahead and do the worst thing you think you can do to me.” She paused to observe his reaction.

Augustus was in awe, Lucy's sudden confidence seemed almost supernatural and he wanted to know what was giving her such guts.

“I should have never been so gullible to do what you asked me to do earlier, I shouldn't have made the mistake of sleeping with you and now I have to live with that for the rest of my life. Go ahead, tear me down, I am not afraid of you anymore. I will bounce back up on my own, I did all of this on my own anyway!” Lucy screamed, having had enough of all the blackmail.

“If I decide to tear you down Lucy, I promise you that I will make sure you never stand on your feet for the rest of your miserable life.” Augustus told her through gritted teeth, her words had fueled his anger.

“And it takes absolutely nothing to kill you Augustus.” She retorted.

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