Nathan winced, feeling the same pain in his neck. But it wasn't just that. He felt sore in several places and numbness. Both his upper arms throbbed. He tried to move, just stretching his stiff muscles, but he realized his body couldn't move. Nathan's consciousness gathered instantly. He tried to open his eyes but couldn't. He didn't know when they were closed or what covered them, but he couldn't release them because his hands were tied behind him, indicating that he was bound to the back of a chair. Nathan also tried to move his legs. Besides tingling, once again, he knew that his legs were tightly bound. "It seems like he's fully conscious now." A voice, a man's voice full of laughter, made Nathan stop moving. The voice clearly wasn't the same as the two men who kidnapped him. Nathan wasn't forgetful enough to forget their voices. "Who is that? Who's there?" he asked loudly, making the man laugh. "Even if I mention my name, you won't know who I am," the man said with a laughte
Loretta looked at Nathan with a furrowed brow. "Trapped you?" she asked disapprovingly. "Who trapped you, Nath? You're the one who walked right into the trap yourself," she scoffed. "Don't blame me if you're too cowardly to admit your mistakes, so you chose to get trapped with me," she said with an empty laugh. "But honestly, I'm also grateful that you fell into my trap. Because, truth be told, I was afraid you'd turn brave and choose to turn yourself into the police back then," she said with a shiver. "I can't imagine what would have happened if you chose to report yourself. We could both end up in jail, but of course, my punishment would be longer and even more terrifying than what you'd get," she replied, making Nathan furrow his brow. Nathan observed Loretta pacing in front of him, her expressions changing. "If only that wench Haisley didn't show up!" she cursed without looking at Nathan. "I think right now, you would still be Nathaniel Chayton, the coward," she said with a mock
"I thought I could make peace with you and break free from the annoying Thompson. But then, I found out who you really are. I started to get interested. And when I saw you in person, suddenly I became too passionate and wanted you for myself. "You're too handsome to be rejected, and your body is too enticing to let go. But your position as a businessman makes me more reluctant to release you. Because with you, I have a way to expand my network." "Then I got to know Gilbert. Despite having to admit that I didn't like him because I knew he didn't like me either. But I tried to restrain myself, attempting to win his heart by always acting sweet and innocent. "But he remained unfooled. While I needed him. Clearly, he was also very useful to me. Through him, I had more customers. You know, the students with all their difficulties, life pressures, and their desire to 'escape' for a while from their problems allowed me to establish my roots among them. "Both of you are the biggest money
"Do you think I only want to get rid of you?" Loretta asked, curious. Then she shook her head. "No, dear. I do want to get rid of you, but not simply." She continued with meaningful words. "With all the attitude and humiliation you've given me all this time, I want you to die slowly in the most painful way. "Right now, I'm enjoying her tears, as she loses you and pleads with everyone to find you. "But soon, I'll witness your tears. Begging and pleading with me to let her go. "True revenge is not by retaliating against that person directly. Because that would be a simple act of revenge. "True revenge is making the person you want to punish feel pain by making them witness the suffering of someone they dearly love. And in your case, it means the pain endured by your beloved wife. Haisley." "Don't involve Haisley; she doesn't even know anything!" Nathan snapped harshly. This only made Loretta smile even more delightedly. "Of course, she still has to face consequences. You know why?
"If you're so afraid of her, why are you choosing to stay silent now?" Mr. Luis asked curiously. "If the police catch her and the community knows about your disgrace because of her, wouldn't that be the same as wasting your struggle all this time?" The man across took a long, tired breath and exhaled slowly. "This is what I wanted to talk to you about," he said again. "I've hired someone to find that girl and get rid of her," he continued, stunning everyone in the room. "I've been restraining myself for the sake of my reputation, for the sake of my wife's reputation, and for all the hard work I've put in. I don't want her to destroy it with unpleasant news. "Since the incident with Thompson, I've devised many schemes to get rid of that girl. But then I saw a slight change in her when she got close to Nathan. I thought your son would change her for the better. But I was wrong; all her good behavior was just a façade. And then, I felt I needed to know the reason for my wife's death, w
"We have successfully located his whereabouts." The local man pulled out his phone from his pocket and showed the screen to everyone in the room. "Ramon's gang has a hidden base on a small island. There's a concealed building behind the forest that they've been using as their headquarters. We need to cross the strait to get there, and it will take hours," the informant continued. "We have agreed to raid the base when we are sure that everyone is there. Forces have been mobilized. The police, along with the navy and ground forces, are working together for this massive capture. Pray that your brother Nathan is in good condition." The man said, nodded at by several heads in the room. They intended to share this information with Haisley so that she could be more at ease, knowing at least they had information about Nathan's whereabouts. Gilbert went to the room where he knew Haisley was with her two friends. However, after knocking on the door several times and receiving no response, he c
Five minutes, could Haisley sneak out of Flavia's villa? What should she say if someone catches her? Haisley shook her head. Quickly, she walked out of the room. Sneaking as she put on her sneakers and headed towards the front gate because the villa didn't have a back gate. A guard seemed to be at his post. Haisley tried to come up with a plan so that the tall, sturdy man wouldn't suspect her. She walked closer and saw the uniformed man immediately stand and inquire about Haisley's needs. "The guest inside is asking for you to come in, he said there are instructions to be given." Haisley said to the man, who she knew was only slightly older than her husband. The man nodded without much suspicion and then left his post. Thus, Haisley could leave the villa without being suspected. She stepped out and chose to hide in a dark area while waiting for the car mentioned by the caller to arrive. The two men who had earlier claimed to be police officers and took Nathan away now stopped the
They walked with firm steps that made the ship's floor creak under the weight of their large bodies. One of the big men grabbed Nathan's arm from behind and made him stand up, causing Nathan to groan in pain. Haisley tried to hold onto Nathan, but her arm was also held by another man whose body was just as large as the one holding Nathan. Nathan appeared to walk with a limp, occasionally hissing in pain. Something was wrong with his leg, and Haisley could sense it even though she didn't know why. "What have you done to Nathan?!" Haisley shouted at Loretta, who stood between her and Nathan. The woman turned, tilting her head and then looking in Nathan's direction. "Nothing," she replied flatly, shaking her head. Then her mouth opened wide, and she looked at Haisley with a guilty expression. "Maybe I've made a few of his ribs move. A little crack in the rib bones, and his leg won't kill him, right?" she asked cheerfully, continuing her steps. Nathan was now at the front of the deck,