Chapter 4
Just as Isabella turned to leave, Chloe lunged forward and shoved her down the stairs
Isabella tumbled down the stone steps. Her body smashing against the hard edges, covered in bruises and streaming blood
she lay in a pool of her own blood, barely conscious
Forcing her eyes open, she saw Chloe looking down at her from the top of the stairs with face glowing with triumph.
“Stepping aside? You would step aside? If the Hintons hadn’t lost everything, you wouldn’t even he worthy to kneel and shine his fucking shoes.”
Today I’m going to show you exactly where trash like you belongs. Stop dreaming that a pathetic little nobody like you could ever rise above your station
After s
spitting these vicious words, Chloe snapped her fingers and three things emerged from the shadows
They swarmed Isabella, pinning her arms and legs, leering as they began tearing at her clothes
She’d never experienced anything like this before. ||
Her face drained of color as she fought with every ounce of strengths she had left ||
Hut she couldn’t break free from their grip. Purple raises formed where they squeezed her limb. Her shirt was half torn.
in the midst of her terror, she suddenly heard Dominic’s voice
Chine? Who was that just now? What are you doing here?”
Chloe spun around. Domande stood just a few steps away.
She quickly gestured to the men behind her to drag sabella into a comer.
“Nothing. The nurse asked me to fill out some paperwork All dodecow. I
In ber desperation, Isabella saw a glimmer of hope. She struggled violently, managing to be one thing’s hand and screamed.
“Dominic Help mer
About to turn away. Dominie froze at the familiar cry
“Wall, was
“Nobody said anything, Dominic, Are you hearing things?” Chloe’s vulce wavered as she grabbed his arm, trying to lead him away
Something fell wrong. He could hear faint noises from the stairwell below. Instinctively, he moved toward the sound.
“Something’s wrong. I need to check-
But before he could take a step, Chloe deliberately collapsed to the floor with a dramatic cry.
Dominic rushed to turned back and gathered her in his arms, his voice full of concern
“What’s wrong?”
Chloe squeezed out a few tears, gazing up at him pitifully
1 mmy ankle. I’m okay. Go check if you want,
Without a second thought, Dominic lifted her up and hurried back to the hospital room, leaving only his words echoing in the stairwell
You’re hurt. Where else would I go? Noding matters
As the sound of his footsteps faded, the thugs sighed with relief. They gi
They glared viciously at Isabella as they kept their hands firmly over her mouth.
“See that? Screamed your fucking hings out, and did your precious Dominic even care?”
Miss Winslow told us you’re always seducing men into bed. So come on, sweetheart. Maybe if you behave, we’ll let you keep breathing
Terrm consumed her
Her eyes locked on the blade in their packets and the fear of death washed over her. She instantly stopped struggling
The three men were pleased with her submission. Their grip loosened as they discussed taking her to the parking garage where fewer people would be around
As they dragged her downstairs, their hands began groping her body
Isabella felt sick but forced herself to remain silent. She carefully surveyed
eved her surrounding
When they reached a corner, she seired her moment as two of the thugs stopped to light cigarettes.||
She drove her elbow hard in in the third man’s ribs and bolted into a nearby hospital room, stamming the door behind her.
Their fists pounded against the door, voices screaming and swearing. []
Her heart hammered against her chest as she scanned the empty room[|
Isabella knew the door wouldn’t hold them for long. She ran
ran straight to the window
Below was n decorative pool with several pallents strolling around the garden.]
Jast as the door splintered open, she leaped without hesitation.
er under…]
The drop was at least two stories. She plunged into the water. The impact was brutal, and consciousness slipped away as the current pulled ber After being unconsciods for a full day and night, Isabella finally opened her eyes to find Dominic at her bedside.]]
He was clutching her hand tightly, his eyes filled with gente concern
Isabella God you’re make. Are you in pain? Does anything still hurt?”
Her eyes darted around the room. Then she answered, her volce raw,
I’m fine. What about those guys?”
They’ve been arrested. Don’t worry–anyone who dared hurt you will pay for st.” Dominic’s voice carried barely contained rage
But Isabella didn’t care what he did to them. That wasn’t the point
“Did they say who sent them?”
Duminic paused, then shook his head.]
“No. They only said they saw you alone and decided to target you. Its my fault. I was too eaught up in my own shit. I neglected you, and that’s why they were able to get to you.
Realizing she’d never be able to hold Chloe accountable, Isabells closed her eyes wearily. I
What exactly h
have you been so Iusy with these days?
Dominic was silent for a moment. Just company business. ||
Hearing this anawer, Isabella dug her nails into her paim. She couldn’t hold back anymore.||
Is it really company business? Or are you Lasy planning your fucking wedding with Chloe?“[]
