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Dane threw his head back, letting out a harsh, mocking sound. “There won’t be another time, bitch.”With that, he raised the belt high in the air before bringing it down with brutal force.The poor girl couldn't dodge it. A terrified gasp left her throat as the belt struck her with such intensity that it tore into her skin—especially the iron tip biting deep into her flesh.Another strike came down on her body, drawing a scream from her but the soundproofed walls of the apartment absorbed them completely, ensuring no one outside would hear her cries for help.Despite her desperate pleas for mercy, the belt continued to lash down on her without mercy.Her skin soon became a canvas of dark bruises, and her cries gradually diminished into soft whimpers.Dane lost count of how many times he struck her, but he was determined each lash would leave her incapacitated.Finally, he stopped and tossed the belt aside, feeling a cold satisfaction at having achieved his goal.He felt a wave of excit
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~The next morning~Scarlet sat on her bed after showering and getting ready for work, then reached for her phone to call Lincoln. They had aagreed to talk the previous evening but he never called. She began to worry when his phone rang several times before he finally picked up."Hello, my love," Lincoln said, sounding tired."Lincoln, are you feeling alright?" Her brows furrowed at his tired tone.He let out a big sigh. "I'm just exhausted, babe. But I'll be fine." He tried to downplay it."Are you coming? Do you think you can still make it? Or should I come over?"There was a heavy sigh on the other end. "I'm just...really tired, babe. Drained. You really don't have to worry about me.""Don't give me that," Scarlet chided, already hopping off the bed. She knew that weary tone - he was definitely not fine. "Where are you? I'm coming over.""Scar, you don't have to-""Yes, I do!" She grabbed her keys off the nightstand, the phone cradled between her ear and shoulder. "Now are you still
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Scarlet’s return to the hospital was anything but voluntary. The resident doctor had called to utter a stern ultimatum: attend immediately or face disciplinary action akin to that of a novice trainee.With a heavy heart, she pecked Lincoln goodbye and hastened to the institution that demanded her presence.Upon arrival, Scarlet made a beeline for the doctor’s office. Her knock on his door was light and almost hesitant.“Come on in!” the no-nonsense doctor’s voice rang from behind the door, and she stepped inside to confront the aged man who presided over her work.Scarlet gave a respectful bow as a greeting but was met by a gruff response."Within these hospital walls, titles and social status hold no significance. You are not the daughter of the governor of the capital, nor are you the fiancée of the son of an economist. Here, we are all equal, united in our pursuit of healing and well-being. Do you understand?” The doctor's words were laced with a rising anger, reminding her sharply
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~That evening~Michael trudged through the front door, dead tired after a brutal day. All he wanted was to faceplant onto his bed and pass out. But when he walked into the living room, he found his mom slouched on the couch, looking like someone had run over her puppy."Aw, man, not this again," Michael groaned inwardly before shuffling over to plop down next to her. "Hey, mom? You alright?"Mrs. Wovers jumped a little, like she'd been a million miles away. "Michael! Oh, honey..." She blinked rapidly, trying for a smile, but it came out more like a grimace. "I'm fine, dear, just fine."Michael felt the urge to wrap his arms around her and ask what was weighing so heavily on her mind.His mother's sad, deflated demeanor was concerning. However, he restrained himself and kept his cool, patiently waiting for her to open up instead of bombarding her with questions.Finally, he couldn’t remain silent anymore. "Mom, just tell me what's going on already. You know how I hate having to guess a
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Dane was in his office, surrounded by towering stacks of documents that required his signature when a sudden commotion erupted outside.The noise was unexpected and jarring, shattering the quiet atmosphere of the office.Dane's brows furrowed deeply, lines of irritation etching themselves across his forehead.Who had the audacity to cause such a ruckus in his workplace?With a sense of urgency, he grabbed the remote control from his desk and hit the power button to activate the surveillance camera.The large screen mounted on the wall flickered to life, revealing the feed from the surveillance cameras.What Dane saw made his blood boil. Ten men in crisp black suits were being led into the building by a young man who exuded an air of confidence and purpose.Dane's pupils dilated in disbelief. In an instant, he sprang to his feet, his chair rolling back and hitting the wall with a dull thud.Anger simmered just below the surface, threatening to boil over at any moment.He marched toward
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Dane's rage had not fully abated - it had merely simmered down to a vengeful wrath that stubbornly refused to be extinguished no matter how hard he tried to douse the flames.He flung open the heavy metal door to his warehouse with an aggressive force, causing a resounding boom to echo like a thunderclap as it crashed against the walls.The sound of his shoes striking the marble floor reverberated menacingly like predatory stalking as he advanced further inside where his men awaited their fate.They were all standing at rigid attention in a straight line, shoulders back and heads bowed in a posture of submission fit for a firing squad.Not a single one of them dared to make eye contact as Dane slowly patrolled in front of them, his piercing gaze lingering over each of their tense forms in turn like a general inspecting his troops.The heavy silence stretched on interminably until Dane finally came to a halt before them."What...should I do...with you useless bastards now?" he pondered
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Scarlet was practically bouncing around her room, moving with a cheerful lightness as the wedding date crept closer. Just the thought of all the high-profile guests that would be attending had her buzzing with excitement.She could already picture the headlines - "Doctor Scarlet, Daughter of Governor Wovers, Marries Lincoln Blake of the Prestigious Blake Family Fortune."Her heart swelled with joy at the thought of the prestige and status their union would bring."Babe! Hurry up, I've got a ton of work to do today!" Lincoln's urgent voice shattered her reverie."Just a sec!" she called back, hastily doing one final sweep of the room to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything before hurrying out."Okay, I'm ready, let's go!" she announced breathlessly.Lincoln clicked his tongue in irritation at her delay but didn't comment further as he headed for the door.Scarlet was still brimming with anticipation. She gave her mom a quick peck on the cheek before scurrying after Lincoln.As soon
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Scarlet froze. Horror and disbelief rendered her momentarily immobile as she took in the man's easy, mischievous smile and the dark promise lurking in his eyes.“Lincoln—”Her voice was strangled into silence as a rough hand clamped over her mouth.The scream died in her throat, leaving only muffled whimpers and panicked breaths.Scarlet’s hands flew up, pushing against his shoulder with every bit of strength she had, but it was like shoving a brick wall. Her arms trembled, powerless against his iron grip.“What a delightful surprise to have you here, princess,” Dane’s voice dripped with a twisted sort of charm.“Let me go, you sicko!” Scarlet tried to yell, but her voice came out as little more than a gasp. His hand held her so firmly that even breathing was a struggle, yet somehow he seemed to have calculated it perfectly, allowing her just enough air to keep the fight alive within her.She glanced around wildly, searching for any escape—prompting his fingers to dig deeper, stilling
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Scarlet felt the weight of immense shame pressing down on her.She averted her gaze from her brother's intense stare, unable to meet the internal fire that burned relentlessly in his eyes.Tears flowed freely down her cheeks in a torrent unlike anything she'd ever experienced before.She drew in a shuddering breath, steeling herself to finally confide in him about the depths of agony she'd endured during her time living alone in a constant state of distress and fear."The fact that I became his...his whore, it shattered me, Michael," she confessed in a broken whisper. "I never should have been tainted by that indelible stain, that filth. You can't possibly understand the weight of shame and disgust that oppressed me, that shook me to my very core."Her voice took on a haunted edge as she pressed onward. "I lived in constant terror that Lincoln would somehow find out, would start to question my purity. And that's a doubt any man in his position would be justified in having, isn't it?"
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Scarlet's face contorted in agony as she tried to locate the source of the throbbing ache pounding through her skull. Her eyelids fluttered open gradually, squinting against the harsh light assaulting her senses."Scarlet."She turned her head slowly at the sound of her old name spoken in a deep, achingly familiar voice - one she'd feared she might never hear again. Tears immediately welled up in her eyes as she drank in the sight of Michael hovering over her bedside, his expression a mix of raw hope and guarded restraint.Seeing him there, alive and whole, felt beyond her wildest dreams. But the new persona she'd crafted for herself, this "Hanna" she'd become, was utterly unprepared for the onslaught of emotions his presence stirred up. Lying to him seemed like a terrible thing to do...but maybe it was for the best, at least for now."Who...who are you?" she rasped out, her voice little more than a tremulous whisper as she fought to keep it steady.The look of stunned disbelief that
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Dane remained atop the mall building, his sharp gaze fixed on the suspicious events unfolding below. As is customary, Chris stood slightly behind him to his right while a couple of hulking bodyguards stood some distance away from them."Isn't that...?" Dane trailed off with a slight frown creasing his.Chris nodded. "Yes, sir."Dane hummed thoughtfully. "I'm curious about the identity of this female he happened to run into, and then abruptly left with such urgency."Chris gave another solemn nod, his gaze lowered deferentially. "Got it, sir."After a few more tense moments watching the drama play out, Dane turned on his heel and strode away, his entourage falling into step behind him.He climbed into the backseat of his Bentley while Chris took the front passenger seat, and they peeled away from the mall.As the city scenery flashed by outside the tinted windows, Dane couldn't shake the unsettling feeling of nostalgia the glimpse of that girl with the short black hair had stirred with
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Hanna jerked violently in Jean's arms at the sound of the familiar booming voice, her body going rigid with terror.If Jean hadn't been holding her so tightly, she would've crumpled bonelessly to the floor. As it was, he collapsed back with her dead weight still clutched firmly against his shoulder, struggling to keep them both upright."No, no, no, don't let him take me," Hanna rasped out desperately, her voice little more than a ragged whisper of panic.Her eyes were wide and wild, darting around like a cornered animal searching for an escape route."Calm down, Hanna. Nobody is going to take you away, I promise," Jean murmured, trying to soothe her with a gentle tone even as his own heart hammered with anxious confusion.He glanced around and noticed his mother and sister standing just a few feet away, completely oblivious to the drama unfolding right under their noses.His chin quivered with the effort of holding the trembling girl against him, but in the end, he couldn't stop the
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~END OF FLASHBACK~The family of three plus Hanna made themselves comfy in Jean's modest sedan, then hit the road towards the big city. Jean had some chill tunes playing, setting a relaxed vibe in the car while Hanna gazed out the windows, watching the fields and countryside roll by. It had been a while since she'd seen streetlights.Unaware that for some, daily concerns were more about having their basic needs met and feeling secure in their homes rather than money or hatred, Hanna pondered the simple, kindhearted love this family seemed to share.She snuck a sideways glance at Flora, whose face was alight with awe and wonder at the bustling cityscape coming into view. In that moment, Hanna was struck by the wide-eyed innocence of a child raised amidst the fields.Mrs. Kemron had tagged along too, and she seemed just as gobsmacked by the city's modern visuals - the towering skyscrapers with their massive ad screens, the brightly lit buildings. Even though they'd seen it all before, t
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Flora was not pleased by the overly chipper tone the girl used. "I pray I live long enough to see you smile for once," she pouted, jutting out her lower lip. "Now up. We're all going out and about after breakfast. You, me, and Jean."Hanna sat up with a start, the sheets pooling around her waist. "Go to the city with you guys? Why?""Jean needs some machines for his business and decided to bring us along," Flora explained, rolling her eyes. "So come with us and have fun, forget about the past for once...even if you can't actually remember it."Hanna reluctantly swung her legs over the side of the bed, nervously rubbing the back of her neck. "I appreciate you know I can't recall my past," she began, pulling out a simple summer dress from her wooden closet and turning back to Flora. "But you guys go ahead and have fun. I don't really want to go into town."A long, dramatic groan escaped Flora's lips. "But Jean wants to take us! He's doing this for you, Hanna. He wants you to be happy!"
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Dane found himself gazing at the large window with a view distinct from the balcony.He watched silently as the moon gradually dipped behind the hills, casting a reddish tinge across the edges of the sky. Soon, the sun began to rise, appearing as a distant, reddish-yellow disc peeking over the horizon.The gentle morning breeze brushed against his cheeks, but Dane remained motionless, utterly lost in his thoughts. His eyes were wide and unblinking - he hadn't slept a wink all night.His mind was a tumultuous sea, filled with images of Scarlet – the one he now bitterly referred to as "the dead one."Dane's brooding was interrupted by the ring of his phone."Sir, I'm waiting for you downstairs,” came Chris’s report.Dane hung up without a word.He mechanically threw on a clean black shirt and black pants, not even bothering to comb his disheveled hair or check his appearance. For the first time, he wanted to be someone else entirely, all because of the haunting memories of a girl he sho
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Michael came to visit the river again that night, gazing at it lost in thought. He snapped out of his reverie when the faint rumble of an approaching car reached his ears.He turned to see Lincoln's beat-up sedan pulling up, the driver's side door creaked open to reveal his disheveled brother-in-law. Poor guy looked like he'd been through the wringer.Lincoln shuffled over, eyes downcast and shoulders slumped with the weight of his grief.Michael let out a heavy sigh."Thanks for coming, man. I know this isn't easy," he said quietly. "But there's something crucial you need to understand if you're going to help me get justice for Scarlet."Lincoln's head bobbed in a slow nod, his jaw set in grim determination despite the sorrow etched on his face.Michael hesitated, steeling himself for the difficult conversation ahead. "Not long before Scarlet wanted to move the wedding date up, she...she told me something. Something big." His voice came out lower than he intended.Lincoln's back stra
