Chapter 296

Two hours later, Hugh sat in the first-floor hall, reviewing documents.

Hurried footsteps echoed from the basement hallway. The next moment, Cole was thrown to the floor in front of him.

His entire body was swollen from insect bites, his clothes soaked in cold sweat. His face was so puffy he barely looked human.

Gasping for air, he forced his eyes open and glared at Hugh with all the strength he had left.

"If he hasn't admitted his mistake, throw him back in."

With that, he resumed his work, completely indifferent.

His subordinates exchanged glances. "Mr. Hugh, Mr. Cole just admitted his mistake. His throat is probably too swollen to say much, but he did acknowledge it."

Hugh ignored them, giving a dismissive wave. "A swollen throat or his life—which one do you think matters more? Anyone who wants to live will make the right choice."

A shiver ran through them. If this continued, even a healthy man wouldn't last. Let alone Cole, who had just been stabbed by Serena.

But they didn't dare defy Hugh. They grabbed Cole, ready to take him back.

Hugh really

throw me back in! I swear I'll never do anything like that again!" he shouted in desperation, his

hesitated before finally pulling him

his laptop and looked at him properly.

a next time. Get a doctor. When he leaves, I don't want to see any injuries besides the one on

turned and left without

a quiet breath and looked

be grateful you're Mr. Hugh's nephew. If you weren't, you'd have been eaten alive down there, and not even

stay here and recover. In a few days, we'll send you back to kneel at the family chapel.

But the hatred in Cole's eyes only

...

Hugh returned to Crestview Bay, it was already

along the garden path. It was the

to

on Serena.

noticed a

side path. A familiar voice rang out from

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