Chapter 582

“Have you interrogated those men?” Nicholas asked as he sat down on the couch with his hawk like gaze boring into Edward.

A chill ran down Edward’s spine when he felt the terrifying and oppressive presence in the air.

Because of his fear of what might happen if he dallied, he hurriedly reported on the interrogation results.

“The men said the person who gave them the orders was an Asian-looking woman.”

“Asian-looking? Who is it?”

Nicholas’ tone promised death for the culprit.

Edward’s legs began to shiver. “I’ve done some digging… The only person in Vienna who has any grudge against Miss Tessa is… Hayley Stone.”

The name uttered made Nicholas’ face cloud over.

He didn’t expect Hayley to have the guts to target Tessa after his warning.

This time, he would not be merciful.

“Go, bring her to me. If you can’t find her, then the Stone Family shall be eradicated from the world!”

One look at the gloomy face, and Edward knew his president was fuming.

“I’ve sent some men for a follow-up investigation,” he cautiously reported. “I believe we’ll have some news soon.”

Hearing that, Nicholas nodded. “And the group of men?”

“We’ve sent them to a police station. I’ve made sure they won’t have a good time there,” Edward answered.

The report made Nicholas give a satisfied nod, but he was still seething with anger.

Even now, the mere thought of what had happened terrified him to the core.

He didn’t dare to imagine what would’ve happened if he hadn’t given Tessa a bodyguard, or if he had arrived slightly later.

Who knew what horrifying events might’ve occurred then?

The memory of her breaking down in his arms made his heart ache even now.

“Use everything we have at our disposal to capture Hayley!”

This woman was a ticking time bomb. He had to get rid of her before his departure, or he wouldn’t be able to stop worrying.

“Yes, sir. I’ll assign more men to the investigation.” Edward acknowledged his order with a nod.

However. Nicholas didn’t think that was enough. “Put more pressure on the Stone Family. Inform them they won’t have peace for every day that I don’t see Hayley.”

Staring at the seething, murderous man, Edward couldn’t help but send out a prayer for the Stones.

He had seen idiots, but no one as idiotic as these people.

It seemed like the Stone Family was doomed for real.

While his mind rambled on, he solemnly took his leave from Nicholas.

Now, the only one left in the living room was Nicholas.

He spent a few moments sitting there. He only went back up to his room after he had gotten rid of his anger.

Inside their bedroom, Tessa was having a nightmare. Her eyes were screwed shut as her head and arms thrashed about in a panic.

“Don’t cut off my hand. Please don’t do it,” she mumbled and begged, tears gathering in the corners of her eyes.

The sight made him feel like someone had just stabbed him in the chest, causing so much pain that it hurt to even breathe.

With a few quick steps, he walked over to hold her restless hands before lying down on the bed to pull her into an embrace.

“Don’t be scared. I’m here. No one can hurt you,” he repeated over and over again as he stroked her back.

Perhaps due to his soothing pats, she eventually calmed down.

She blearily woke up with a familiar scent in her nose-a scent that made her feel extremely safe.

Slowly, she opened her eyes to find Nicholas’ handsome face before her eyes.

“Nicholas,” she mumbled.

“Sleep,” he said as he continued to stroke her back. “I’ll be here with you.”

In response, she nodded before closing her eyes in exhaustion.

Soon, her breathing evened out.

As the white rays of moonlight drifted in through the window, Nicholas looked down at the sleeping face of the woman in his arms.

First, he kissed her bright forehead, then her soft lips. Finally, he fell asleep with her safe in his arms.