Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 697

Remington watched as Lizetta's figure vanished down the corridor. He lingered for a moment longer before turning back towards the hospital room.

Inside, Jerome hadn't left with the Maddens as expected but was wrapping things up.

Hogan's glasses were shattered, his face bruised and swollen on one side, with traces of blood at the corner of his mouth. Ray had him tied up in a chair.

Seeing Remington enter, Hogan's lips twisted into a mocking smile.

"Stubborn guy, won't say a thing," Ray reported to Remington.

Hogan didn't seem too badly injured, but Ray had gagged him and landed a few good hits, surely causing some internal damage. Yet, Hogan kept silent.

Remington approached Hogan, his gaze icy.

"What kind of mind games did you have Daphne play on Liz? What are you planning to do with Liz by luring her abroad?"

Hogan looked at Remington and let out a cold laugh, filled with disdain and mockery.

"Now you care about her? If you hadn't ruined her life five years ago, she would've accepted the proposal from the White family and left the country! But you destroyed her and then neglected her, letting her suffer from slander and torment for five years! I just wanted her to completely hate you, to take her away from this place of heartache and start anew abroad. Compared to what you've done to her, what's my plan? Remington, what right do you have to stand there and judge me? You're not worthy!"

Hogan's expression stiffened, his hands gripping the armrests tightly.

Remington's voice was cold, "Liz refused, so you resorted to hypnotism, not hesitating to control her mind. Once abroad, how could you let her live freely? You'd only use more despicable methods to control her, turning her into your puppet!"

Hogan's knuckles turned white as he clenched his fists, his eyes darkening.

"Yes, I've made preparations abroad. Once I take Liz away from Zion City, no one will be able to find her. We'll have all the time in the world together. I'll treat her kindly, make her fall in love with me, and we'll be happy!"