Two Reborn, One Throne novel Chapter 3

Instead of letting go like she asked, he tightened his grip. "Joanne, I'm so sorry. In this life, I promise I'll never let you down again. I will treat you so well."

He swore to himself that, not only would he keep Amber out of his life, but he would also give Joanne every ounce of the love and devotion Amber had never received.-

Joanne froze in surprise.

Was this guy out of his mind?

Treat her well?

Please, she hadn't even agreed to go out with him.

Wait, had he even confessed to her before this?

Still... her lips curled into a faint smile. His sudden obsession was a bit weird, but it definitely wasn't a bad thing.

"Are you losing your mind from exam stress? Are you seriously going to follow this two-faced girl to some trashy community college that doesn't even care about grades?" Tillie, standing next to Amber, thought he had completely lost the plot.

"Shut your mouth! Don't you dare insult her! I know exactly what I'm doing!" The fury in Lucian’s eyes looked ready to burn Tillie to ashes. Then, turning toward Amber—who was still bleeding down the side of her face—he emphasized every word: "I am wide awake. Clearer than I have ever been."

"Amber, I shouldn't have to teach you what to do next!" He grabbed Joanne by the wrist, dragging her away while shooting Amber a dark warning. If she dared run to his mother about this, he would make her pay!

"He's completely lost it! Amber..."

Tillie was still worried, but Amber just bit her lip tightly. "Tillie, we're adults. We need to take responsibility for our own actions."

She wasn't going to get involved. He wasn't worth it, and he certainly didn't deserve her help!

After getting her forehead bandaged at the infirmary, Amber headed straight home.

The neighborhood was famously known as Riverport's slums. However, because it was home to the school's valedictorian, it received quite a bit of attention.

Though Amber hadn't grown up with a mother's love, her father had never let her feel lacking. He worked odd day jobs. If a construction site needed bricks moved, he was there. If not, he was either at home or working for free at Grace's diner.

Hearing Arthur yell about Amber's injury, Grace dropped what she was doing and hurried out.

Grace was a true beauty. In her forties, she still possessed a charming elegance and was known throughout the alley as the 'Breakfast Queen.'

Lucian had inherited her flawless looks.

"Amber, how did you get hurt? Oh my, let me take a look. The exams are right around the corner, we can't let this affect your studies."

As she spoke, there wasn't an ounce of genuine concern for the wound in her eyes. Instead, she looked around the street. "Where's Lucian? Why didn't he come home with you?"

Amber didn't let the woman touch her forehead. Instead, she pulled her father back. "Grace, I came here today to tell you that from now on, whatever Lucian does after school, where he goes, what he studies, and who he hangs out with has absolutely nothing to do with me. Also, my dad won't be coming to help at your diner anymore."

In her past life, this venomous woman had played a massive role in her downfall. Reborn and ready to fight, Amber was making Grace her very first target!