Chapter 756

Chapter 756:

Howard’s hand gently squeezed hers. He noticed how cold her fingers felt.

“My mom doesn’t judge people like that,” he said, his words a quiet reassurance. “She’s the kind of person who sees the good in everyone. You’re incredible, Milly. Once she gets to know you, she’ll see that.”

“You’re making it sound better than it is,” Milly said, her voice low, unsure whether to laugh or brush off the compliment.

Howard smiled. “I’m not making anything up. It’s just the truth,” he replied, glancing briefly at Madisyn, almost as if he were waiting for her to back him up.

Madisyn, always calm and certain, gave a small nod. “It’s true. My mom really does like you.”

Milly felt the reassurance settle in her chest.

Later, after dinner, the group walked down the quiet street, the cool night air brushing against their skin. The streetlights above flickered, casting long, wavering shadows as they walked side by side in comfortable silence.

Then, without warning, Madisyn’s phone buzzed, the sharp ring slicing through the stillness. She glanced at the screen, her brow furrowing at the unfamiliar international number. She hesitated, then answered.

A frantic voice erupted on the other end. “Help me… please, help me…”

Madisyn’s breath caught in her chest. It was Tatiana—her voice strained, thick with panic and tears. It took a moment for Madisyn to recognize the voice, so choked with fear it was almost unrecognizable.

Before Madisyn could even speak, Tatiana’s words came rushing out, desperate and full of raw emotion. “I know only you can help me, Madisyn. Please… I’ll do anything. Just help me!”

Madisyn’s hand tightened around the phone, her pulse quickening, but she kept her voice steady. “Why should I help you?” she asked, her words calm.

Tatiana’s voice cracked with desperation. “I have evidence. Evidence that could take Hector down. I can…”

Tatiana’s words were abruptly cut off as the call ended, leaving Madisyn staring at the darkened screen of her phone. She could feel it—the silent, suffocating torment that Tatiana must be enduring in that moment.

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Howard, who had overheard, asked, “What’s going on?”

“She’s with Hector. It’s what she deserves,” Madisyn replied coolly.

Howard understood without further explanation.

Meanwhile, Tatiana watched in horror as her phone shattered before her eyes. Her gaze was wide with despair, the desire to simply disappear gripping her heart.

She lay on the ground, her wrists raw and bleeding from the handcuffs that dug deeply into her skin, her body trembling with each cruel second. But it wasn’t just the pain that terrified her—it was the man standing over her.

Hector, smoking lazily, squinted at her with a twisted smile. “My dear, you’re being difficult.”

Tatiana recoiled, her fear evident, but she mustered the strength to lash out. “Hector, you’re a monster! Why are you doing this to me?”

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