The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He (Lily and John) novel Chapter 690

**Chapter 690: The Proposal**

The atmosphere in the room was taut with tension, a palpable dread hanging in the air. He couldn’t even fathom the agony his wife would endure if Moore’s fist connected with her. The mere thought sent chills down his spine.

**Clang!**

But just as the impending violence seemed inevitable, fate intervened. Moore’s fist was halted mid-air, the living room door swinging open with a force that startled everyone.

In that very moment, Victor burst into the room like a whirlwind, his determination evident in every muscle of his body. With a fierce kick, he struck Moore, who was built like a small mountain, sending him crashing to the ground in a heap. The unexpected turn of events left James, who had just entered the Xander family home, utterly astonished.

“Victor! What’s happening?” James shouted, his voice echoing in the tense silence.

At his command, the bodyguards, who had been lurking in the shadows, sprang into action. They stormed into the living room, swiftly grabbing Jonas and Cyron, delivering a flurry of punches that left them reeling.

Victor, fueled by a protective rage, unleashed a series of kicks on Moore, who lay on the ground, helpless and howling in pain. The sight of Moore, once so formidable, now reduced to a whimpering figure, filled Victor with a sense of vindication.

Violence can bend wills and reshape intentions, he thought, his heart pounding in his chest.

Marilyn, watching the chaos unfold, felt a dark satisfaction. She was convinced that even if Yolanda’s moral blackmail fell flat, Moore’s brute force would compel Holly to relent and agree to marry Adeline off to him.

Yet, she never anticipated the arrival of Victor, James, Lily, Nancy, and the others. Their presence was a whirlwind of strength and resolve, and it shook her to the core.

Behind this formidable group, a procession of servants entered, each carrying ornate boxes that hinted at the gravity of the occasion.

The first box, grander than the rest, held a pair of exquisite jadeite imperial green bracelets, their brilliance unmistakable. It was evident that the Luke family had come to the Xander household with intentions of marriage, and these lavish gifts were meant for Adeline.

Marilyn’s heart raced with resentment. The realization hit her like a cold wave: Adeline had told Victor that she was the woman from that fateful night! How could the Luke family, who had once disregarded her when they believed her to be the savior of Victor, now shower her with such opulence?

As she gazed at the neatly arranged boxes lined up outside the living room, a violent tremor of hatred coursed through her. How dare they!

**Chapter 690: The Proposal**

“Dad, Mom, Millie, are you alright?”

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