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Chapter 606

The sight filled her with a mix of fear and suffocation. Whether she wanted to admit it or not, and whether she was willing to accept it, Ella knew that this kind of scene might become a constant presence in her life.

After all, her mother was part of it all.

Lorenzo, Bernard, Cecil, and Eric were heading to the study together. As they passed by Ella’s room. Lorenzo paused, tilting his head slightly. The cold, stern aura he exuded was palpable.

Eric, sensing the tension, broke the silence first. “Let’s head to the study first,” he said, giving the others a meaningful look before walking off.

Bernard, trailing behind, smirked to himself. ‘A guy with a girl really is different, he thought. ‘But then again, not quite. Boss didn’t update Ella before heading out.

Once the others had left, Lorenzo was alone. He reached for the doorknob to Ella’s room, but it was locked tight. Clearly. Ella had locked it from the inside again.

Lorenzo’s stern expression softened, and a mischievous smile played at the corners of his lips. His voice, low and gentle, carried an unexpected warmth. “Ella.”

she saw Lorenzo and his men return with blood

she didn’t even notice the slight change in Lorenzo’s tone. Her desperation overshadowed her fear, and her response was

standing outside the door, was taken aback for a moment by the lack of fear in her voice. His smile widened.

Ella said flatly.

fear and refused so directly. ‘Where did this

about that?” His tone deepened, and

subtle pressure in

at the sound of his voice. The fear crept back into her tone.

off. “Open

Ella’s voice trembled. She really needed some quiet time

mention of wanting to be alone made it even more obvious that something was wrong. “Open the door.”

Lorenzo climbing over the

door, only to be met with the sight of his broad chest. His shirt was stained with blood.

again?” But halfway through the gesture, she remembered something and

what does his injury have to do with me? Stefi has told me not to get involved, not to care about anything. I’m

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