Chapter 16: Monster

Diego checked his phone after a beep came in. His eyes flickered with something dangerous. He stood up and left the room without excusing himself.

Xavier wasn't surprised by this, but he recalled Candy. How come she is an employee at the Gonzalez company, even with her father's wealth?

When Diego appeared after he had hugged Candy, he saw the trace of anger in his eyes directed at him. And that had scared him a little.

Why?

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Candy woke up due to the water poured on her head. She found herself in a not-so-dark room. She tried to move but found she was tied to a chair.

Raising her head, she saw Natalie sitting with her leg on top of the other. Beside her was Vortex, who had a creepy smile on his face.

"How was your vacation, Candy?" Natalie asked with a cold look.

"Let me go!" she yelled.

"Tssk... You're such a stubborn kid who gets on my nerves right from your childhood. How ungrateful of you to run off on your wedding. Do you know the humiliation you put me through