Chapter 18 Seeing Kenyon's expression , the assistant could tell that Kenyon probably still didn't know about this matter . " For some reason , some indecent photos suddenly appeared on every colleague's computer . It caused a huge stir . They say Marlene's father was so furious he had a cerebral hemorrhage and had to be hospitalized . " With a loud crash , the last shred of reason in Kenyon's mind vanished . He snatched the car keys from the assistant's hand , slammed his foot on the accelerator , and the car shot out like an arrow from a bow . At that moment , Thelma was lying in a beauty salon getting a facial when Kenyon suddenly burst in and dragged her off the bed . " Tell me , were you the one who sent out those photos and videos back then ?! " With a facial mask still on her face , Thelma was startled , but quickly regained her composure . " So what if it was me ? She was just a mistress who couldn't show her face in public . Besides , we were about to get married at the time . How could I feel at ease if I didn't get rid of all the women around you ? " " Are you looking for death ! " The next second , Kenyon's eyes turned bloodshot as he lunged forward and grabbed Thelma by the throat . Thelma had never seen Kenyon so violent before . A wave of fear surged in her heart , and she seized a chance to turn and run toward the door . But in the next moment , Kenyon yanked her by the hair and slammed her hard against the wall . " Thelma , have I given you too much face , making o gov 08 27 Chapter 18 you think you can touch my people ? " The oxygen in Thelma's chest was dwindling with every passing second , and deep fear wrapped around her . Yet , as a proud heiress , even now she refused to bow her head . " Kenyon , do you really think you're any better ? Don't forget , you were the one who gave Marlene to Dewey , and you were the one who whipped her ninety - nine times . Isn't it a bit late to act all righteous now ? " " Kenyon , if my father finds out about what happened today , he will never let you off ! " In the past , whenever Thelma mentioned her father , Kenyon would always show some restraint . But this time , it was clearly different . Instead of loosening his grip , Kenyon only tightened it . Pressing his face close to Thelma's , he forced out each word from his throat . " From now on , our engagement is canceled . " Suddenly , his hand released her throat . Thelma collapsed to the floor , and as she watched Kenyon's figure walk away , she shouted , " Are you crazy ?! " But Kenyon didn't even look back and left straight away . On the way , Kenyon ran several red lights , driving at breakneck speed . At that moment , only one thought filled his mind . Find Marlene and explain everything to her . Everything that happened before was his fault . Now that he had called off the engagement , they could start over . There was still time for everything . The doorbell rang again and again . Marlene , still groggy and in her pajamas , opened the door , only to be suddenly enveloped by a wave of 32.74 % 08:27 Chapter 18 intense masculine energy . 17 Vouchers Kenyon pulled Marlene tightly into his arms , holding her so close it was as if he wanted to merge her into his own body . " Marli , I know everything now . Everything that happened before was my fault , all my fault . I've already broken off the engagement with Thelma . Can we start over again ? " It was only then that Marlene gradually realized what was happening . She never imagined that one day she would find herself in the middle of such a melodramatic late - night plea for reconciliation . But when melodrama truly arrived , all Marlene felt was disgust . Kenyon's eyes were full of hope . " I know all about the photos . I'll clear your name . Tomorrow I'll take you to meet my parents . No matter whether they agree or not , I will marry you . Marli , can we start over ? " But Kenyon's only answer was a resounding slap . The crisp sound of the slap echoed through the empty stairwell , and a mocking smile tugged at the corner of Marlene's mouth . " Kenyon , do you really think marrying me is some kind of great favor to me ? " Kenyon looked up , only to see nothing but ridicule in Marlene's eyes . " Do you think what you did is any better than Thelma exposing my photos ? Kenyon , don't forget , you were the one who took those photos . " With that one sentence , all color drained from Kenyon's face . " Kenyon , don't come here again . There is no possibility between us . That sentence was almost a death sentence for Kenyon , but he still 69.65 % 08 27 Chapter 18 desperately searched for an answer . " Why ? You used to love me so much , Marli , why ... " .