Inside the stronghold, Aurora huddled in bed, reassured that Heath was still safe. It was clear that Rudi's target was Eamon, not Heath, so there was no immediate threat to Heath. Aurora needed to find the right moment to escort Heath out safely.Aurora strolled to the room where Heath was held captive. The guard, recognizing her, promptly opened the door to let her in. With a frosty demeanor, Aurora entered and shut the door behind her.Upon seeing her, Heath greeted, "Miss Olivia, is that the correct way to address you?"Before Aurora could respond, Rudi barged in, saying, "Olivia! What brings you here in the dead of night?"Aurora coldly replied, "Since when do I need to report my whereabouts?"Rudi, trying to play it down, said, "No, of course not. It's just that Mr. Fairbank is no ordinary man. I'm concerned he might hurt you."Heath let out a sardonic laugh, prompting Rudi to ask, "What's so funny?"Heath smirked, "Nothing. Just pondering what face lies beneath that mask."Irrit
Ludi strode forward and, with a swift motion, slapped Aurora hard across the face, his voice thundering with accusation, "Wench! Was it your doing?"Accustomed to the battlefield, Ludi's strength was no match for the ordinary man. His slap turned Aurora's head sharply, drawing bright red blood to trickle down from the corner of her mouth, her cheek swelling instantly.Heath stared intently at Aurora. Could this woman not keep her mouth shut? Did she have a death wish?With a cold laugh, Aurora spat blood mixed with saliva onto the ground. Turning to face Ludi, her eyes sparkled with a fearless determination. "Seeking revenge?" she challenged. "No need to hunt down Eamon. It was I who ended your reckless brother. He pointed a gun at my man, so I aimed straight for his head and, without hesitation, blew it apart without as much as blinking an eye…"Ludi grasped Aurora's jaw, forcing her to meet his gaze, while pressing a pistol against her throat with his other hand. His eyes were sinis
Aurora stamped out the campfire, reclaimed her shirt, tore it into strips, and wrapped them around the wound on his shoulder, temporarily stopping the bleeding.Exhausted and sweating profusely from her efforts, Aurora had also been injured, having taken a beating from a group of men. But she couldn't rest.Though the fire was out, the smoke had already drifted away. If someone saw it and followed, they would be doomed.Taking a deep breath, Aurora hoisted Heath onto her back and pressed forward. Despite his tall, lean frame, the 6'1" man was surprisingly heavy. Even for Aurora, accustomed to carrying weights, he was a burden.Heath, in a daze, opened his eyes and murmured, "Rory..." looking at the back of Aurora's head."I'm here," Aurora reassured him, pulling him up, "I'm here, honey."Heath passed out again. Aurora had seen the bruises and wounds covering
Eamon demanded furiously, "Where's Rudi? Interrogate him! The moment you find out where Rudi is, report to me immediately!"Heath and Aurora had disappeared, along with Rudi and several of his elite men—none were to be seen, an ominous sign.Finally, after personally conducting the interrogation all night and nearly exhausting all means, someone cracked, revealing that Rudi had taken a few men into the jungle in pursuit of Aurora and Heath.Jasper, with a cold expression, remarked, "The jungle is vast and endless. It's easy to enter but hard to leave. Rudi actually dared to lead people in pursuit?"Jay looked coldly at Eamon and said, "The person who confessed said that Aurora admitted herself that she killed Luca. If it weren't for our throwing the bomb, Rudi would have shot Aurora dead by now. Eamon is always suspicious of Aurora. If Aurora really had ill intentions towards Heath, why would she put herself in such a deadly situation?"Eamon sneered, "Perhaps your Miss Aurora wants t
Aurora rushed forward, her hands trembling. She was completely stunned, uncertain whether she should pull out the knife or do something else.All she could do was futilely cover Heath's abdomen, the warm blood seeping through her fingers, symbolizing Heath's rapidly fading life. No matter how desperately Aurora tried, she couldn't stop the flow.With a trembling voice, Aurora said, “It’s going to be okay... it’s going to be okay... I’ll get you out of here... nothing bad is going to happen...”She knew it was futile because she had carried Heath on her back for a day to get here. If she tried to carry him for another day without finding a way out, Heath would die from blood loss.She shook her head, trying to think of another solution, but in this godforsaken, desolate place, there was no way to stop the bleeding from Heath's abdominal wound.Heath closed his eyes, seemingly exerting a lot of effort to open them again and look at Aurora. He said, “Just go, Rory.”Aurora shook her head
When Aurora awoke, she found herself confined to a dim cell, its darkness unrelieved by any window or light. Eamon had taken her captive, yet he had refrained from inflicting pain, instead ensuring she received sustenance through IV fluids and three daily meals, her primary constraint being the handcuffs encircling her wrists.Aurora huddled in the cell's shadows, losing track of time. She had no appetite, the thought of food repugnant until she could lay eyes on Heath once more.Upon his arrival for an interrogation, Eamon discovered Aurora lying on the cot, her gaze fixed on the ceiling. He settled into a chair and inquired, "Should I address you as Aurora or Olivia?"Aurora maintained her silent vigil, eyes still on the ceiling.With a sigh, Eamon pressed, "I've not resorted to torture. I harbor no desire to harm women. What I seek to understand is your unwavering loyalty to Heath. Why do you remain by his side?"Drawing her knees to her chest, Aurora met Eamon's gaze. "If I divulg
Heath paused at the door to the dimly lit room, a moment of hesitation before he pushed it open.The door swung open, and Heath and his entourage were stunned into silence.The room was starkly empty, the handcuffs on the corner wall pried open, leaving no trace of Aurora.But Heath was certain, just moments ago, he had clearly seen Aurora huddled in the corner of this very room!The only explanation was a breach in the surveillance room. The footage Heath had seen must have been from another day altogether.And Aurora? She might have left this place a long time ago."Boss..." Kieran, looking worriedly at Heath's complexion, spoke up. Despite his severe injuries that warranted bed rest, he had insisted on coming to find Aurora, who now was nowhere to be found.Heath, clenching his fists, demanded, "Who took her?"Lysander, momentarily taken aback, ventured, "Heath, you don’t suspect Eamon, do you?"Heath, his face a shade of stormy, turned back, colliding head-on with Eamon. Shaking o
Aurora was lost in a whirlwind of thoughts as Heath studied the girl before him. With her head bowed in silence, she bore none of the fearless demeanor she had within the stronghold.In the tense and quiet atmosphere, Heath's voice finally broke the silence. His slightly hoarse voice sounded unexpectedly pleasant in the night."I've just proposed. Are you planning to run away from our engagement?" he said.Aurora's foot, tracing circles on the ground, paused. She lifted her head, her gaze fixed on Heath in bewilderment, and blurted out, "What?"Heath looked into her eyes with utmost seriousness and said, "I'm merely injured, not crippled. I'll live a long life. Why run?"Kieran couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter, earning a glance from Heath. Kieran immediately silenced himself.Aurora still didn't understand. Her mind was in chaos. Wasn't Heath here to capture her? Then why bring so many people?Heath felt helpless. The girl standing foolishly before him made him wonder if