Irene winced as Theodore's grip on her hand tightened, causing her to fear that her wrist might dislocate if he continued to drag her.Startled by her moans of pain, Theodore immediately released his grip and observed the anguish on her face, leaving him confused about what had just happened to her."What's wrong? Are your wounds hurting?" he asked softly, struggling to recognize his own voice as he posed the question."N-no," Irene stammered, feeling flustered by his proximity and how closely he stood beside her. It made it difficult for her to articulate her thoughts clearly.She couldn't understand why his cologne seemed to render her speechless, preventing her from expressing herself and comprehending the situation fully."Then why are you moaning like that? Is my touch triggering something within you?" Theodore inquired, his eyes filled with curiosity.He didn't know why he had asked that question, but her moan had stirred something within him, causing an unexpected physical react
Irene jumped in surprise as the door suddenly swung open with a loud crash, without any warning or knock. She couldn't believe someone would enter a room so rudely, especially when it wasn't even their own.She couldn't comprehend how someone could lack such basic manners. It was truly shocking."You're back?" Theodore eagerly asked, waiting for her to enter his house.He could have brought her back himself, but he refrained from doing so, knowing how scared she was at that moment. He didn't want to ruin things by forcing her.Without waiting for her response, he sat beside her and took hold of her hand, examining the injuries and the bleeding. It irritated him.Irene gasped in shock at his authoritative demeanour. It was commendable how he carried himself, as if he could do anything. That's exactly how he was behaving at that moment."Ahmm," Irene moaned as he pressed on her wound. "I told you, everything has consequences. And it seems you enjoy the consequences more than anything,"
"I am already independent, there's no need for you to see anything," Irene retorted, matching his miscellaneous expressions that he had just given her."Putting that aside, I would appreciate it if you could tell me where the doctor is, or if I need to contact every staff member here to find out. And we both know, for me, it's not a difficult task. This hospital is funded by Myers only, so consider it all yours," Theodore's lips curled into a sharp smirk as he gave Irene a victorious look. He knew she couldn't win against him if he wanted something. He would obtain it, by any means necessary.People knew and witnessed his true nature. They knew how wicked he could be as a person. No one dared to cross him, and if they did, he knew exactly how to eliminate them from his path."I already told you I'm not telling, and that's final. Do whatever you want," Irene replied, showing no concern for his thoughts and his clear warning.She didn't even have a doctor, so it was already a chaotic si
Irene watched Theodore intently, her eyes blinking in surprise. Despite her attempts to challenge him, he remained unfazed, showing only a hint of excitement in his voice. His face, however, remained devoid of any discernible emotion.Theodore swiftly pulled out his phone and dialled a number. "I want the entire staff in front of me within two minutes, right here in the hallway," he commanded authoritatively. As he spoke, he cast a sidelong glance at Irene, relishing the wide-eyed expression on her face. He was determined to uncover the extent of Myers' power.It wasn't just about power; it was about ownership. Irene was his wife, whether acknowledged or not, and that meant he possessed her completely. But it didn't stop there. Theodore believed he even controlled the very essence of her existence, dictating when and where she took each breath.Some might label this behaviour as narcissistic, but Theodore saw it differently. To him, it was simply an acknowledgment of reality. What was
Irene nervously fiddled with her fingers, her heart sinking as she listened to him. The dark look in his eyes revealed that he had already seen through the lie she had used to push him away. But he couldn't resist making a scene. He seemed to thrive on trouble, and it was evident in his demeanor."Who is attending to this woman?" Theodore pointed, his initial instinct to say 'wife' quickly suppressed. He couldn't blow his cover, which was definitely not a good idea.Irene felt a wave of discomfort wash over her as he referred to her as "woman." Of course, she was a woman, but she also had a name. It was degrading to be addressed in such a manner, especially coming from someone like him."Sir, we don't know," replied one of the doctors, a man in his fifties. The room was filled with an air of fear, and rightfully so. They were dealing with a member of the Myers family, and one wrong move could jeopardize their entire careers, or even their lives.They didn't even know what they had do
Rohan's face contorted with stress as he pondered his next move. He was at a loss for words, unsure of how to respond."Let me make this clear, I don't think there's any answer. He doesn't even have one for himself. Where did he go and why did he get himself into such a mess? It's illogical. Clearly, he has no sense of responsibility. Despite being older than us, he continues to behave poorly," Lily sneered, indifferent to her stepbrother's actions.However, Lily knew her father well enough to understand that she didn't want any more family problems than they already had. And, of course, her stepmother would always support her son, disregarding everything else."Why are you so angry, as if I've done something to you? Just shut up and take this arrogant ass somewhere," Rohan snapped back, fed up with her attitude.As if she were the elder one here, when in reality, he was more mature than both Irene and Lily. But clearly, Lily couldn't respect that.He didn't expect anything from her a
Irene's senses were instantly heightened when Theodore commanded everyone to leave. Within minutes, the hallway emptied, a clear indication that things were not going well for her. Helplessness washed over her as she took deep breaths, unsure of what to expect. The cold wind brushed against her, intensifying her awareness of the situation. Despite her best efforts to remain calm, the look Theodore gave her made it difficult."I'm going to ask you one last time," Theodore's face contorted as he spoke, "if you lied, I'm going to humiliate you right here in this hallway."Hearing the dangerous tone in his voice and seeing the emotionless expression on his face, which was different from his usual insulting demeanour, Irene instinctively took a few steps back. The fear she felt from his menacing presence was overwhelming, but his words were even more terrifying.He had the power to evoke a myriad of emotions within her, leaving her frozen in place. Though every fibre of her being screamed
"Childhood friend," Irene replied. She didn't understand why he was so interested in her, but given her current situation, she knew it was better to comply with him.He was intimidating, and she could sense his power. There was no way she wanted to test him."Then why did you lie? If you came here for a friend, what is there to hide? Or are you having an extramarital affair?" Theodore asked, unable to comprehend why she would hide anything if she had come here for a friend.Anger surged through Theodore's veins at the thought of Irene having an affair. He couldn't understand why, but he didn't believe it. From the moment he first met her, when she denied him and claimed to be married, he had his doubts.Even though he was her own husband, he had encountered her under the guise of Cyril. And when he had asked to sleep with her, she had pushed him away. Of course, he had never intended to sleep with any woman, and it wasn't part of his plan. He simply wanted to gauge his replacement br