Chapter 350

Preston wasn't afraid of Terrell—not in the slightest.

Their families' companies operated in completely different industries, so there was no real overlap. Besides, everyone knew the Fawcett family had a long, prestigious history; their reputation was everything. Preston was certain Terrell wouldn't dare cross any lines.

At that moment, Isadora slowly opened her bleary eyes, her head spinning. She shielded her face from the harsh glare of the ceiling light.

Terrell hurried over to her side. "Isadora, are you okay?"

Preston saw that the woman on the bed was awake. Well, there went his fun.

With a loud crash, Preston kicked a chair across the room, sending it skidding.

"Terrell, you just ruined my night. You'll pay for this," he spat, pulling his clothes from the floor and hastily throwing them on.

His gaze dark and unreadable, Preston gave Isadora a final look. "We'll meet again, sweetheart."

Isadora met Preston's fierce stare and only then realized just how close she'd come to real danger. Her heart skipped a beat. She hurriedly checked her clothes, making sure everything was still in place.

Terrell did his best to reassure her. "You're safe now, Isadora. Nothing happened, I promise."

Still shaken, Isadora managed a weak, "It was you who saved me, right? Thank you, Mr. Fawcett."

mood, Terrell offered a crooked smile. "Does that thank you earn me a little

away, unable to meet his intense gaze, uncertain

remembered the strange scent she'd inhaled earlier that night. What if it was something toxic? Her face went instantly

urgency in her voice. "Can you take me

Hospital. Emergency Room.

inhaled—some kind of sedative, I think. There might have been some impact, too.

to run some bloodwork and do an ultrasound. You're about three months along now-anything can happen at this stage. In the worst case, it could mean a

sent a chill through Isadora.

fear,

worry. That's only a worst-case scenario.

froze as he heard Isadora

sat side by

you want to

why

the scent of disinfectant heavy in the air. The hospital's sterile chill pressed

no,"

that man from before?" Terrell

Isadora fell silent.

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