The place had been deserted for a long time. As she fell, she could taste the dust on the ground in her mouth. Using her elbow to break her fall, the full weight of her body landed on her arm, causing an immediate sharp pain to spread through it. Lucian's emotions spiraled out of control as he witnessed Calista falling. He glared at the kidnappers furiously and exclaimed, "Don't you fucking touch her."The veins on his neck bulged as anger surged through his body. But he was tied up and helpless. He had never planned to involve Calista. However, not only did she appear at the party, she also ended up getting kidnapped. What surprised him even more, however, was that the kidnappers chose to target Callie, an outsider. Lucian's hand reached out to touch a scar that had recently healed on his wrist.Upon hearing his cries of anger and agony, Calista stifled her sounds of distress. Peering through her disheveled hair that covered her face, her eyes focused on one of the men. He was
In the video, Lucian was laid face down on the bed with his bare back fully exposed to the camera. There wasn't a single patch of skin that wasn't swollen or covered in blood. The white bed sheets he laid on had been dyed crimson from his blood. Calista finally knew why he had all those scars. The Lucian who was lying on the bed had unfocused eyes and was motionless. If he hadn't been in front of her now, she would've thought he was already dead. The man in the video threw the blood-stained rod to the ground and walked out. The breath Calista had been holding slowly escaped as she watched his departure. Even though she was heartbroken by the gruesome scene she had just witnessed, she could now breathe normally. However, before she could fully catch her breath, she saw someone else walk in. Lucian laid on the bed motionless and did not even bat an eyelid. She was unsure if he had passed out or not. This time, it was a middle-aged man who appeared on screen. Compared to the prev
Selena was having another nightmare. Her mental health had spiraled downward ever since the incident at the hospital. She still couldn't decide if it had been reality or a dream.Henry had been vigilant and tried to stay constantly by her side. He had even consulted a psychologist for her. However, despite his efforts, Selena's heart condition, aggravated by her recurring nightmares, showed no signs of improvement. Eventually, the only option was to admit her to a hospital.The reason why they had not summoned a doctor to their home was because her heart condition demanded sophisticated medical equipment, which they could not provide at their home. As Selena awoke from her unsettling dream, she saw a nurse in a cap and mask seated next to her bed. A sigh of relief escaped her lips as she asked, "Could you pour me a glass of water, please?" A subtle sense of foreboding lingered within her, hinting at something ominous. But in her daze, having just woken up, she couldn't think st
Cade got out of the car and shouted, "Uncle Fletcher!"Fletcher used to be the vice-chairman of Northwood Corporation, so he enjoyed a fairly close relationship with Henry. Cade used to go over to Stansend Manor to play when he was a kid and their paths always crossed. Fletcher was like an uncle to him.Cade didn't get too close, considering they had not exited their car. It would have been dangerous for him to approach them blindly. The car window rolled down, revealing Fletcher.His gaze swept over the few police cars in the background. Even in this desperate situation, his face showed no signs of panic or anger. He even greeted Cade warmly. "Cade.""I'm here to take Mrs. Northwood back to the hospital.""Selena says that she wants to go abroad with me. Since I've coincidentally met you here, please let your uncle Henry know that I'm extremely thankful to him for taking care of Selena all these years."Cade glanced at his watch and frowned impatiently. He was being irritati
After a few minutes, Hector returned holding a windbreaker. He unfolded it and draped it over Calista's shoulders. The windbreaker belonged to him, and it was broad and large. It covered her to her hips.She adjusted the lapels and asked, "How did you and Paul find out where we were?"While she was inside the warehouse, she felt that it was old and speculated that it had probably been abandoned for quite some time. However, once she came out, she realized that the place was not just remote, but also in a state of disrepair. Even if someone happened to pass by, they would likely never venture inside for a further look. Hector tilted his chin towards the direction of the emergency room where Lucian was."You can ask him once he's conscious. Judging by his condition, he'll probably need to be hospitalized for two days. Check with the doctor later to see if there's a private ward available."Calista remained silent and looked at him with confusion. Since when did Hector and Lucian
Sensing Lucian's gaze on him, Simon quickly said, "Mr. Northwood, please ignore me or pretend that I don't exist." Any task was achievable with sufficient compensation.Calista pushed Lucian's hand away. "I will deal with you later."Hector stood up, his gaze sweeping over Lucian. "Calista, why don't you go get him some breakfast now that he's awake? It would be a pity if he starved to death after all the trouble we went through to save him." Calista caught on that he wanted to speak with Lucian and nodded. "Okay."Once she had disappeared, Hector looked at Lucion seriously and asked, "Given your headache, did you consume anything you shouldn't have?"Lucian's lips moved slightly. He mumbled, "No…""Are you sure? Could it be that you accidentally consumed something without knowing? You mentioned being hypnotized. Could it be that you consumed it but forgot?"According to the doctor, there was nothing wrong with his test results. If his body was fine, what could cause such sev
Of course, Calista wouldn't let him have it. She avoided Lucian's outstretched hand and set everything down on the nightstand bed."I wasn't sure what you felt like eating, so I got a little bit of everything. Which one do you want? There were bread rolls, pastries, almond milk, oatmeal, and even instant chicken noodle soup… Those were the only options available outside the hospital.Lucian gave his options a quick skim before answering, "Chicken noodle soup."The chicken noodle soup was packed in a plastic container. It had to be eaten hot and would be difficult to hold with one hand. Lucian would end up spilling the soup.Considering the injury on his arm, Calista removed the utensils from their packaging of the utensils and handed them to him. "You should sit by the bed to eat. You'll get it everywhere if you carry it around."Lucian's injuries were concentrated on the upper half of his body. Because his legs were fine, it was still possible for him to get up on his own. Howe
Calista glared at Lucian after she made her point. Her annoyance didn't go away. "It seems to me like you're quite pleased with the fiance Kyros arranged for you. How long has it been? You even remember her name."For Lucian, the name never represented a person. It symbolized the beginning of his suffering. Every time he heard the name being mentioned, it ushered a new round of torment. Although it was true that it hadn't been too long since it happened, he knew that it would probably be difficult for him to forget that name for the rest of his life. Lucian remained silent for a moment. Rather than denying it, he solemnly assured her, "I've never seen her before, Calista. I don't know if she even exists. I never her while Kyros had me locked away. All I remember is her name. It's not going to have any impact on us."Calista felt a pang of guilt in her heart seeing the man explaining things to her so earnestly. She quickly took his hand. "Hey, I was just joking. Calm down. It does