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.”

his head, Frank grabbed

them finally got in the car, a thought occurred to Emmett. He turned to Xavier. “Your unknown star. Where is

here.” Although Xavier was still dissatisfied with the way Emmett had addressed Hazel, he didn’t comment on it any further. After all, this

Emmett glanced up at

maximum limit, but the driver didn’t dare to disobey his order. With Young Madame’s life on the line, he immediately slammed his foot onto

lot less cars on the road at this time, so they

hospital. As soon as the car stopped by the entrance, Emmett

few doctors assigned to the midnight shift. The doctor on duty was a middle-aged man. He wasn’t doing anything much as he leaned against the counter to chat with his

as he saw Emmett and his group of men walking into the entrance,

a large group

so scared that his face paled at the sight and he tried to keep his

on the hospital bed. He then looked at the doctor with a solemn expression. “Check on her and find out what they

he grabbed onto his

coldly glanced at his shaking figure. “Do you

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,

given to her was a bit unorthodox, he realized after doing a few tests. The medicine had an anesthetic component

on the woman, for the time being, it wouldn’t be

the minutes passed, her body relaxed on the stretcher, and she could finally exhale more easily. The doctor sighed in

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

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

out and lifted her thick bangs before

was doing so, his hand froze. This was the first time he had done something like

it seemed that there was something

in the dining room, he had always wondered what was wrong with Alyssa’s face, thinking of the thick waxy powder that coated his fingertips. But she had gotten so wary of him that he didn’t make any move to find out. Plus, he never really

it now, he realized that she was indeed hiding something from

towel over every inch and corner of her face, not stopping until the waxy foundation was gone entirely. After this, he took

white as powder and as smooth

was delicate. Her long, curly eyelashes parted like a fan,

about her face was close to perfection, and even

She was beautiful.

at her and suddenly let out