Chapter 15 Both of them kissed each other fiercely , with no finesse , only forceful responses . Just as Marlene was about to run out of breath , Alaric finally let her go . He lowered his head , gazing at the glistening moisture on Marlene's lips , reddened from the kiss , and gently wiped it away with his hand . Alaric was a smart man ; of course he understood the intention behind Marlene's actions , but he was still willing to let her use him . " Marlene , I don't care about your past . I only care about your future . " The next second , just as Marlene managed to catch her breath , her lips were sealed again . But this time , the kiss was less rough , filled instead with tenderness and patience . Yet in just a few seconds , a figure suddenly appeared before them . Kenyon's eyes were bloodshot as he raised his fist and landed a heavy punch on the side of Alaric's face . He used all his strength in that punch , and the two men instantly became entangled in a brawl . Kenyon straddled Alaric , grabbing him by the collar , his gaze fierce . " Don't touch her with your filthy hands ! " Alaric refused to back down . Even with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth , he still managed a mocking smile . " Kenyon , in what capacity are you making demands of me ? As my boss , or as Thelma's husband ? " 0.00 % 08.261 Chapter 15 Kenyon's sense of inferiority was laid bare . Yes , what right did he have to make demands of her ? So his anger quickly turned into rudeness . News of the two men fighting at the hotel entrance quickly spread throughout the banquet . Everyone rushed out to watch the spectacle , and with two men and one woman involved , most people could more or less guess what was going on . Marlene helped Alaric up from the ground . When she looked at Kenyon in front of her , her gaze was as cold as a blade . " Kenyon , don't be pathetic . " / Kenyon was about to speak , but Thelma , who had just arrived , stopped him . He could only watch as Marlene supported Alaric , the two of them walking farther and farther away until their figures disappeared from his sight . In the hospital , Marlene looked at Alaric's bruised face , her own filled with guilt . After all , this had all started because of her . " Are you alright ? Does it hurt ? " ! But Alaric simply grabbed Marlene's wrist , his gaze earnest . " Marlene , I've told you before , you can use me . I'm willing to be used by you . " " I don't care about your past . I only care about your future . " The sincerity in Alaric's eyes left Marlene with nowhere to hide . Even though she was already twenty - eight and had long since become rational about emotions , she was still moved by the intensity in Alaric's gaze . Yes , let the past stay in the past forever . The future is what matters . The next day , a video of Kenyon fighting at the wedding venue shot up to the trending topics . 29 26 % 08.26 Chapter 15 For a while , everyone speculated about the relationships between those involved . When Lawrence heard the news , he was so furious he nearly had a stroke . He found Kenyon and made him kneel in the living room . With his back bare , Kenyon was whipped again and again , the lashes . tearing his flesh until it was a bloody mess . The pain drained all color from his face . " I'll ask you one more time , what are you trying to do ?! " Kenyon supported himself on the floor with both hands , his face deathly pale , but he still stubbornly refused to lower his head even a little . " I said , I want to break off the engagement with the Glyn family ... " Smack ! Another vicious lash landed , and Kenyon collapsed to the ground in pain . " You really must be insane . Today I'll beat you to death and pretend I never had a son like you ! " Hearing the commotion , Sheila hurried over . Seeing Kenyon writhing on the ground in agony , nearly fainting , her heart ached terribly . " Good son , just admit your mistake to your father and this will all be over . Be good , don't make trouble anymore . " Kenyon had heard words like these all his life . He had studied finance as his parents wished , taken over the company after earning his master's degree , and three years later , fully managed the business . Then , as his parents wished , he entered into a marriage alliance and married Thelma . Step by step , he had never been allowed to make a single mistake , but now he didn't want to live like this anymore . With great effort , Kenyon propped himself up , his tone still unyielding . " I 63.26 % 08:26 ) Chapter 15 said , I want to break off the engagement with the Glyn family . " 08 27