My Ruthless Stepbrother (Completed)

CHAPTER 10

TEN: "Never thought..." ✍️

With what he just said, my heart skipped a beat. However, Ives and Durand were confused. So I continued what he was about to say.

"He is speaking the truth. Durand, Ives, he's my stepbrother."

Incredulous, Ives shook his head. " Despite the fact that he is your stepbrother, he still has no right to treat you badly."

Zack's jaw clenched in rage. He was as if ready to murder the two.

"Please, Ives! Durand? Please leave now!" I wanted to cry as I begged them to leave.

I don't want any of them to get hurt, so I avoid adding fuel to the fire as much as possible.

To keep up the resort's good name, Zack must not cause any harm to the visitors staying here. I wouldn't have the guts to confront Ryle, the resort's manager, if something bad happens or anything is ruined because of me! I just can't take the thought of staining Lamont Beach Resort's image.

"Ryn?" Durand was worried about me being in danger while I was with my arrogant stepbrother.

Although I had only just met them, I already considered them friends, and I didn't want to drive them away. I wanted them to leave now because I couldn't bear to see them beaten up so brutally by Zack.

"I beg you, Durand. Please. You both leave now. Just leave us alone, we're stepsiblings. Please?"

At last, Ives and Durand heard my begging and they left us. Though they didn't want to but they did, which made me feel thankful because nothing bad happened to any of them.

"Zack..." My stepbrother was quietly watching the two boys as they walked away from us, so I softly called his attention.

He looked at me and then uncaringly pushed me to release from his hold. Thankfully, I was able to maintain my balance and avoid to fall.

"You know what? You're such a legend when it comes to flirting with so many men! First, with my brother Ryle. Secondly, with our circle of friends, and now, with the guests of this resort!" he said bitterly.

I shook my head.

What he's saying is definitely not true! I am not flirting with anyone here!

"Come on! Quit acting so naive. You may be able to fool some of the men out there with your innocent appearance, but I am wise to your true nature and you can never fool me!"

His remarks were so piercing that I felt like crying. "Zack..."

"Why Irryn? Do they give you so much pleasure?" he arrogantly asserted more than asked, and then he started to cut our little distance from each other.

"Zack!"

He sighed deeply and abruptly turned his back on me.

"The cloud's getting dark, stop flirting with anyone anymore. Go back to the resthouse," his last words before leaving me.

As he walked away, I noticed his rugged yet sensual back. I understood that he was upset, yet I felt his pain, nonetheless. He might have been cold because of it. His dark experiences and his painful tragedy.

Truth be told, I felt a deep pang of pain and an overwhelming urge to cry after hearing his words towards me. How could he possibly feel that way about me? That I am a bitch? Some sort of flirt? He thinks I am being friendly so that I could flirt with random guys out there? Couldn't he think those men were just naturally friendly that's why I easily have gotten along with them and made friends? Does he already see it as a way of flirting?