[Continuation of Alex POV]
Hey big bull ," I said, stopping in front of him.
He shrugged without looking up. "What's the use? You'll end up leaving me." He lifted the last cup of alcohol and drained it.
"Lincoln, you don't get it." I put a hand on his shoulder; he glanced at me, puzzled. "What's going on? You don't get it?" he repeated.
I swallowed. "Camilla and I—we lost Mother about a month and some weeks ago. She was kicked out of her husband's house, her name dragged across the internet. Evelyn and Samson took everything. Everything she worked for her whole life—gone. She trusted people and it ruined her."
Lincoln's eyes narrowed as he listened, weighing each word.
"You can't just tell her to forget it and move on with a man who tripped her into this." I tapped his shoulder again. "Camilla is tired of living in other people's shadows. She wants a name, to put herself and her family first. She's not ready to laugh yet. Give her time—she'll come around."
Lincoln's expression shifted, colder now. "If it's vengeance Camilla wants, I can give it to her with a snap of my fingers," he said, voice even.
I pulled away, steadying myself. "That's not what she wants," I said quietly. "She wants to rebuild, not be consumed by revenge. Help her do that."
i gave weak smile before continuing with my stroll .
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[Carmela's POV]
I had a conversation between Alex and Lincoln, but I stayed quiet. After Lincoln left, I tried opening the door, but the door wouldn't budge. And for some unknown reasons, no one came to my rescue. Thirty minutes before lunch, Oswald opened the door and apologized on Lincoln's behalf for keeping me locked.
Big Boss wishes to apologize, but due to some casualties, he can't. As an incitement, he gives his private jet to you on your journey to Country V. Oswald said humbly,
Where is he? I asked
Oswald was reluctant at first, so I had to force Lincoln's location out of him. He's at the lakeside, Oswald finally revealed. After twenty minutes of inducing, I changed into a straight dress with a loose waist and covered myself with a poncho, which fitted perfectly with the dress. My selittoes were long and beautiful. I walked through the pavement, which was covered with both sides of the roof with a trellis. Lincoln stood by the river, soaking in his emotions. I got closer to him and hugged him from behind. He held my hands and turned to look at me. He looked pitiful and vulnerable.
Do you really want to go?
I can get vengeance for you without you leaving.
I gave a willful smile and responded, Yes, Lincoln, I have to go. Not just for revenge, but I have to find myself.
But one thing I do know, I will come back. And when that happens, I will spend my remaining days sleeping by you and watching this magnificent view with you. Lincoln, I love you. But my love can only truly manifest after I find myself. All I ask is for you to wait for me. I promise to wait for you, he vowed. And hugged for the last time. Alex waited for me in the limousine. And after we arrived at the airport, Lincoln kissed me goodbye before we entered the private jet.