CEO's substitute bride (Alyssa)

At the sight of her obscured figure, Emmett finally relaxed. He didn’t even notice he had been holding his breath this entire time.

Squatting down, he reached over to touch her head. Pushing a few strands of hair that were covering her face, he shook his head and sighed. His voice was hoarse, barely heard by the people at the back. “Alyssa, I finally found you.”

Her hair was messy, and her clothes were torn and wrinkled. There were fine beads of sweat coating her pale forehead, but fortunately, she had gotten out fine and unscathed.

Emmett couldn’t help but run his fingers on her cheek. “I’m here, you’re safe now.”

Just as he was about to pick her up, she opened her eyes and moved farther away from him. “Get away… Please, don’t touch me.”

Her gaze was misty and frightened and her eyes were full of tears, like a little kitten who wanted nothing more than to hide and retreat.

Had they hurt her this much?

Upon seeing her vulnerable face, Emmett’s stare darkened immensely. After making sure she’s okay, he’d make sure that those bastards pay for what they’ve done to her.

He stared deeply at Alyssa. After a few seconds, he leaned closer to her ear and whispered. “I’m Justin. I’m going to bring you home now, okay? Nobody can touch you there. I promise.”

At his words of comfort, her movements slowed to a stop, and she tilted her head towards him. Emmett was already close her ear, and now they were even closer, with their heads touching. He could feel the heat of her forehead.

She was burning!

His expression turned even more vicious as he hurriedly wrapped his arms around her, picking her up. Without another word, he strode out of the room.

“You’re safe now, you’re safe now.” He whispered over and over again to prevent her from moving any more.

The woman in his arms was as hot as a small stove, almost roasting him with the heat. Her brows were knitted together, and her slow breathing became much ragged. She seemed to be in pain. But, she was obedient. She seemed to trust him enough to lean against in chest and didn’t make a fuss. It’s as if she knew that she shouldn’t make any trouble for him.

Emmett’s expression turned even gloomier as his anger rose even more. Gritting his teeth, he held her even tighter, not wanting to let her go.

One of his subordinates had informed Xavier and Frank that they found Alyssa. So When Emmett finally reached the main hall, the two men were already waiting for him, looking just as anxious as he was.

Upon seeing the man’s expression, Frank stayed right in his place, not daring to ask him what had happened. Xavier, however, was brave enough to open his mouth. “Is she okay?”

“She’s okay.” His voice was deep. He then turned to Frank . “Start the car. We’re going to the hospital.”

Bowing his head, Frank grabbed his phone to make

thought occurred to Emmett. He turned to Xavier.

still dissatisfied with the way Emmett had addressed Hazel, he didn’t comment on it any further. After all, this wasn’t

glanced up at the driver. “Hurry

disobey his order. With Young Madame’s life on the line, he

the road at this time, so they didn’t come

seconds, the car finally arrived at the nearest private hospital. As

The doctor on duty was a middle-aged

as soon as he saw Emmett and his group of men walking into the entrance, his happy expression changed in an instant and

the other two men were a large group of subordinates. At first glance, they looked like they were part of the Mafia, looking to cause

was so scared that his face paled at the sight and he tried to keep his voice from shaking. “Excuse me… Are

Alyssa on the hospital bed. He then looked at the doctor with

hands were trembling as he grabbed onto his stethoscope, lowering it down her chest to

at his shaking

doctor hurriedly

was obvious that they promised him death if he committed even a single mistake on this young woman. How could he not be afraid for his life? Even then, the doctor took a deep breath and started again. This time, his movements were steadier than a few

given to her was a bit unorthodox, he realized after doing a few tests. The

he couldn’t tell what specific medicine was used on the woman, for the time being, it wouldn’t be difficult to

Alyssa an injection and hooked her up to an IV fluid. As the minutes passed, her body relaxed on the stretcher, and she could

they’ve returned to the villa, Emmett directly carried her into his

was covered in a cold sweat, and he could see how messy she looked under the dim light. He slowly got up from his bed and headed to the bathroom to grab a hot towel to wipe her face. Now that she was fine, his movements were more

bangs before using his other hand to wipe her

his hand froze. This was the first time he had done something like this, and he felt quite

that there was something wrong

coated his fingertips. But she had gotten so wary of

realized that she was indeed

wiped her face clean. Emmett made sure to rub the wet towel over every inch and corner of her face, not stopping until the waxy foundation was gone entirely. After this, he took a step

yellowish and with black spots as usual, but her face was as white as powder and as smooth as silk. It

delicate. Her long, curly eyelashes parted like a fan, creating a small shadow across her eyes. Her forehead was smooth and her hairline

was close to perfection, and even he couldn’t

She was beautiful.

her and suddenly