Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 180-1

Fiona’s body curled up as she trembled uncontrollably.

"Break every bone in her body," Nathan ordered, his voice devoid of emotion.

Gripping an iron rod, the mercenary dragged it along the concrete floor. The screech of metal against stone sent shivers down one’s spine. He approached Fiona and swung the rod down hard on her leg.

The basement echoed with a piercing, agonizing scream. Fiona’s body convulsed in pain as her vision blurred, teetering on the edge of unconsciousness.

But she gritted her teeth, knowing all too well what would happen if she let herself slip away—she would be doused with freezing water to snap her back to reality.

The blows continued until the mercenary had shattered every bone in her body before Fiona finally passed out.

"Wake her up," Nathan commanded.

A bucket of ice-cold water poured over Fiona. Her body spasmed uncontrollably, and never before had death seemed so tempting.

teeth, cut off her tongue, and gouge her eyes," Nathan instructed, smoothing his suit before turning

basement echoed behind him, and the pungent smell of blood hung heavily in the

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a floor-to-ceiling window with a glass

Danielle is the daughter of the Darling family who went missing eighteen years ago," Quentin reported. "She was raised in Bane Springs and only

isn’t just anyone. She’s the founder of Grace Group, the designer known as Isla, and the artist

medical skills are exceptional. I’ve heard she personally performed surgery on Mr. Logan Charrington. A short while ago, she accompanied Mr. Charrington to Mithland to visit his grandmother. It seems Danielle was instrumental in her recovery and

as she stared into the night. "How could someone who grew up in a poor village achieve

the biological daughter of the Darling family is back, Audrey must be in a precarious position. That fool had always dreamed of marrying David. Well, she might prove

Quentin’s gaze lingered on

table and lay prone on the sofa. "Give

hands working gently

entertain the idea." Cheryl shut her eyes and relaxed

to Cheryl treating him this way. He remained

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