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Chapter 66 Lilith's Tragic End

"The time is almost up. Now that the facts are clear, I can rest easy."

"Our relationship remains the same as it was two days ago; you provide me with employment assistance, that's all."

"Then..." Rhodes paused slightly, "once we're done with our business, we'll naturally part ways."

After saying that, Rod picked up his coat, which was beside him, and began packing his things to leave.

The sound fell silent.

The winter night was utterly silent; apart from the girl's cries and the wind, there was nothing else.

His steps faltered, but in an instant—his clothes were tugged.

Rhodes' eyes narrowed slightly. With his back to Lilith, he spoke calmly:

"Please relax, it's getting late, get some rest."

"I just... I just want to be with you..."

Do you think I'd believe you?

What's the point of frantically trying to salvage things after they've already become unbearable?

She is now frantically pouring out the emotions she once craved, but to him, these emotions are nothing but utterly laughable.

So this is what Lilith looks like when she breaks down?

So, she actually knows how to say nice things, huh?

Rhodes' heart was calm.

Lilith, on the other hand, broke down completely in tears.

From initially shedding tears to now sobbing uncontrollably, her nasal passages were completely blocked, and she was unable to utter a single word.

Rhodes simply ignored it all... Whether it was crying or pleading, he already had a better option, so how could he possibly stay here any longer?

"Cry if you want," Rod said coldly. "No one is willing to comfort you anymore, at least not right now."

"In any case, don't waste any more of our time."

It's as if by abandoning all of this, nothing else matters.

The girl could feel that Rhodes' figure had completely left her and could no longer stay on her.

But how could she be willing to let her own emotions evaporate meaninglessly like this...?

She also realized that she had really hurt Rhodes.

It hurt him so much that he no longer wanted to stay by my side.

"Please, Rhodes...don't leave..." Lilith grabbed Rhodes' hand again, biting her lip, her voice choked with sobs, "I have something else to say, wait a minute...!"

The arrogant god has removed all his masks.

Ultimately, all so-called stubbornness is nothing more than the result of being spoiled.

After losing all opportunities, her haughty demeanor vanished, replaced by a ridiculously pleading expression.

This scene was witnessed by Rhodes—

Rod frowned and turned his head.

"I think I've made myself very clear."

The girl's face was now streaked with tears as she gripped Rhodes' hand tightly, trying to feel the last bit of warmth.

"I really, really didn't mean to upset you. I really wanted to say it then and there, but I..."

"There's no need to dwell on the past, Lilith."

Rhodes shook his head. "I don't care."

At that moment, Lilith grabbed Rhodes, bit her lip, closed her eyes tightly, and choked out:

"No, I can't not care, I can't not care..."

I love you, and I'll do anything you ask me to do...!

I will make up for my mistakes, but you can't forget our past and abandon me.

I will make you understand that I truly like you, I'm not lying to you, and it's not a lie...

Seeing Lilith's emotional breakdown here, a cold smile and amusement flashed in his eyes:

"Is that so?"

"Then show me. I'd like to see just how good you are."

"Anyway, the commission hasn't expired yet, right? In the meantime... just try your best to make me feel like I'm getting my due."

"However, it's getting late, I need to go to my room, otherwise Ivina will think something has happened to me."

Upon hearing this, Lilith's pupils widened.

He was deliberately using Ivina to embarrass her...

Lilith was filled with extreme resentment... but she couldn't say anything.

She was not worthy to stop Rhodes, nor could she halt his steps.

Failure is now a foregone conclusion.

She should be the successful one, so why has she become the one who needs to be kept now...?

Because of her past ignorance, because of the ignorance in her words...

Damn it, damn it...

She couldn't stop Rhodes from leaving.

Because she understood that continuing the conversation was pointless.

She could only watch as Rod's figure receded further and further away, and the regret in her heart grew stronger and stronger.

Pain, fueled by weeping, becomes maddening.

She crouched down, curled up into a ball, her inner turmoil exploding wildly, and a sob echoed through the air—

"Ah...!!!" She sobbed incessantly, watching Rhodes disappear, until finally—

Nothing.

Yes.

Rod left the room.

As time went by, the feelings of resentment and guilt in her heart grew stronger.

It is precisely because of regret that one tries so hard to make amends... even if nothing can be done.

Why did it turn out this way? I had already made my decision, I had already…

Her tears flowed like a tidal wave, and her petite body, now fallen to the ground, had completely lost its noble appearance, becoming a pitiful figure.

Lilith actually understands.

Anything that is late becomes meaningless.

The so-called rebirth is not a chance for her to have it forever.

Because, from the very beginning, she shouldn't have been the one to receive him, but rather the one to atone for her sins from her previous life—

As tears filled her eyes, she understood deep down—

Now, she has no choice but to atone for her sins and try to salvage everything.

But interestingly...

Regardless of whether one atones or not—

Regardless of how Lilith tries to please Rhodes starting tomorrow, or whether she tries to self-destruct with Ivina and the others,

The moment the crisis loomed over the Duke's mansion, it was destined that a fierce battle would ensue that night.

At least, Rhodes sensed something was wrong after only half a day outside Lilith's room.

Even though he was just basking in the joy of having resolved a long-standing problem tonight, the moment this crisis inexplicably loomed over his mind, he instantly realized what was happening.

Yes, the aura of a demon...

Moreover, it was a very powerful demonic aura lurking nearby.

In an instant, a powerful aura spread from all directions, and a terrifying sharpness flashed in Rhodes' eyes.

His fighting instincts instantly warned him that he had to retreat. In an instant, he twisted his ankle and backed into the doorway!

And in that very instant...

A terrifying purple light slammed down violently towards the spot where he had just disappeared.

brush--!

brush--!

With a single strike, light and shadow tore apart the space he had just been standing in, instantly shattering the entire corridor floor!