Chapter 2010

As she cursed and wept, the sound of approaching footsteps echoed in the confined space.

“Are you the one who brought me here?” She strained to see through the blindfold.

Matthew stood before her, his expression cold and indifferent.

“Why did you come to see Kristian?” Fernando’s voice cut through the silence.

Fear and her Limited interaction with Fernando made it difficult for Elizabeth to recognize the speaker.

She forced a calm exterior.

“Kristian is my father.

Why can’t I visit him?”

A flicker of relief ignited within her.

These people weren’t Kristian’s men.

She began regaining a bit of confidence.

“My father won’t let you go when he finds out.

You’ll regret crossing him.

Let me go now.

”

As she rambled, she sensed someone drawing closer to her.

Her heart pounded in her chest.

Then, something cold and wet brushed against her face.

“Ah!” A shriek erupted from her throat.

Her body stiffened with terror.

“What… what’s that? Don’t play games with me, or you’ll regret it!”

However, Fernando was unimpressed by her bravado.

His voice was ice as he replied, “Stop wasting time.

I’ll give you one more chance to confess before I have my men release this snake.

”

Snake? The word sent a chill down Elizabeth’s spine.

Terror seized her, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

Fernando didn’t give her a moment to collect herself.

“I will count to three.

If you don’t confess, blame yourself for what m

ight happen.

Now, one, two…”

Panic closed in around Elizabeth.

Her lips were clamped shut, her mind racing.

“Do it!” Fernando barked.

Elizabeth’s final defense line crumbled.

She shook her head frantically.

“No, I’ll speak! I’ll tell you everything!”

The following day began with no information about Stella and Bella’s location.

A grim realization settled in the hearts of everyone—the two were presumed lost forever.

Nevertheless, Matthew held onto the hope that Stella and Bella were merely missing, his heart unwilling to accept their passing.

To those around him, Matthew’s belief stemmed from his deep affection for his wife, a futile denial of the harsh truth.

Meanwhile, Kristian met with his attorney, Rodney Hinks.

The previous night, he had deceived Elizabeth into returning to Dorburn, ensuring Rodney’s timely presence in Seamarsh.

Elizabeth’s reaction upon discovering the deceit in Dorburn was of no concern to Kristian.

His sole focus was on the property transfer documents Rodney had prepared.

Signing them would transfer all of Bella’s assets to him.