Chapter 15

After Leila found out where Ian's college was, she reminded her assistant to book her the earliest flight to Angleria. However, members of the Sutherland family stopped her before she could board the plane. Her father slapped her, looking furious. "How long are you going to keep this up, you imbecile? That peasant is nothing but a worthless orphan—how dare you call off your engagement to Connor and the Jensen family over someone like him! "I didn't object to your pretending to be poor for the past two years and dating that peasant so you could help Connor get revenge, but that doesn't mean I'll allow you to marry him! Even if my son-in-law isn't from the Jensen family, he has to come from a family of equal standing!" Leila's head turned to the side from the force of the slap, and blood trickled down the corner of her lip. Still, she turned back to look at her father stubbornly. "I won't marry Connor or anyone else. Ian is the only one I love!" His chest heaved with rage, and he hit