Chapter 282

Tahlia's wrist was so swollen that it looked like a ham hock, and her smudged makeup, streaked with tears, left her looking completely disheveled. She was beyond miserable. Whenever she used the same tricks, no man had ever been this cold, let alone resorted to actual violence. Zane sat slumped on the ground, his mind reeling. This was bad! Austin was infamous for his ruthlessness. If he held a grudge, years of Zane's hard work could be wiped out in an instant. It felt like his entire world was collapsing. Tahlia, still sobbing, looked up at him. "Dad, it hurts so much. Take me to the hospital." Austin was too dangerous. If she had another chance, she would never have provoked him. It wasn't worth it. The pain she felt now was unbearable. He was a monster! Zane snapped his head up and glared at her, his voice ice-cold. "Useless! You can't even seduce a man. What good are you?" Tahlia's eyes widened in disbelief, her lips trembling. "Dad… what are you saying?" This was hi