Chapter 10
She could not let Celena go back into the room no matter what. That was what Camilla was thinking.
She led Celena toward the fire escape while urging her, “This is the time to not dilly-dally anymore. Nobody ever comes to this fire escape. Get down this way. Hurry. There’s not many people here, but I can’t hold them off for long.”
Upon saying that, they arrived at the fire escape. Camilla grabbed her purse and took out a bank card to give to Celena.
“There’s not much money in here. It’s just about twenty thousand dollars. Take this and take your child as far away as possible. Don’t worry about me. I’ve been in this field for years. I know how to protect myself,” said Camillia.
Celena pushed the card away and quickly rejected her, saying, ” Camilla, you’re risking your life to let me go. I can’t accept your money
no matter what. You-”
Camilla hated seeing people being indecisive, so she stuffed the card into Celena’s purse. She shoved Celena into the fire escape and said, ” Don’t waste time rambling. You can pay me back in the future. We’re running out of time. Hurry up and go!”
As soon as Camilla said that, she closed the fire escape door and locked it. After straightening her clothes and calming herself down, she walked toward the private room.
Camilla carried a bottle of wine in her hand and opened the door with a big grin. She said, “Mr. Walker, we have some wine that has just arrived. I brought it here to let you have a taste. I guarantee it’s as good as what you’ve had before.”
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glass of
him.
smiled. “Mmhmm. It’s not bad. Camilla, I’m
would ask about her, but she was still shocked to hear it. She quickly answered without changing her expression, “Be patient. She reeked of alcohol earlier, so I
Trent’s face when he heard that Celenal was taking a shower. He immediately put down his wine glass
wanted to leave.
as he said, “She’s in the shower? I’ll go and have a look. I love taking a shower
scared shitless when she heard
look for Celena.
held him back and said, “Hold on for a moment,
be done by now. Why bother making an extra trip, right? I’ll go take a look and tell
the couch, then quickly handed a glass of wine to
woman next to him, saying, “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and peel the grapes for Mr. Walker. Be observant, okay? You should
and was ready to leave. She was extremely terrified deep down, but her expression did not change at all. It was
was
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"My Invincible Husband Has Returned" by Urban is a gripping urban novel that delves into the depths of family, sacrifice, and the consequences of past decisions.
In the heart-wrenching opening scene, we find ourselves in a hospital room where a young girl, Jovie, fights for her life amidst a sea of medical equipment. Her mother, Celena Stone, clings desperately to her daughter's hand, her anguish palpable as she tries to comfort her gravely injured child. Despite the agony etched on Celena's face, she holds onto hope, reassuring Jovie that her father will return if she holds on.
Celena's plea for help sets the stage for the dramatic entrance of Liam Cole, a decorated military figure and the godson of the prestigious Cole family. Just as Liam is about to be officially handed the reins of the Cole dynasty, he receives a life-altering call revealing the existence of his daughter, Jovie, and her dire condition.
The sudden revelation shatters Liam's composed exterior, plunging him into a whirlwind of emotions ranging from disbelief to profound regret. As he rushes to his daughter's side, abandoning his prestigious ceremony, Liam's inner turmoil becomes palpable, revealing a man torn between duty and the overwhelming desire to right past wrongs.
With each passing moment, the urgency of the situation mounts, driving Liam to push the limits in his quest to reach Jovie before it's too late. His determination to make amends for his past negligence fuels his every action, propelling him toward a confrontation with his own failings and the chance for redemption.
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