But her approach completely infuriated James Horne.
"I told you to stop following me, to stop clinging to me! What, have you fallen in love with me? Is that it? Is that why you're following me, clinging to me? Do you even know who I am? I'm the Horne Family's illegitimate son, a worm born from Gian Horne's philandering! I can't give you the status of a prestigious family's young mistress, do you understand? If you're looking for a man, you should find someone better than me!" James Horne grabbed Rebecca Hughes's shoulders, shouting at her furiously.
She immediately struggled fiercely, her hands desperately trying to break free from his strong grip. But he held on tightly, so forcefully that her wrists ached.
"James Horne, you bastard!"
Rebecca Hughes raised her hand and slapped him, then scrambled to her feet and ran away in tears.
"Rebecca…"
James Horne wanted to chase after her, but his feet felt as heavy as lead, unable to move even half a step.
