Chapter 505
Imogen’s declaration left Johanna stunned.
“Ms. Russell, you can’t! The rainforest is too dangerous, and you’re close to giving birth. This is far too risky!” The maid tried to stop her.
“Yes, think about the baby, Imogen. What if the stress causes a premature birth? Let me go instead. I promise to keep you informed of everything!” Johanna shook her head.
Despite their desperate attempts to dissuade her, the usually gentle Imogen stood her ground. Her tone was firm, leaving no room for argument. “I’ve made up my mind. Make the arrangements!”
Left with no choice, the maid set about preparing for her journey. The preparations were extensive, including medical supplies and two private doctors to ensure her safety.
The plane was soon ready, and Johanna helped Imogen onto it.
By the time their group reached the outskirts of the rainforest, night was falling.
From the helicopter, the rainforest showed signs of recent human activity. Muddy footprints marked the ground, and slashed vegetation indicated paths carved with blades.
After a day–long flight, Imogen’s face was pale. However, thanks to her good health, her unborn child was fine.
As the helicopter began its descent, Imogen sighed. “Why not simply fly over the area?”
“Ms. Russell, the rainforest is shrouded in a dense fog. It’s impossible for the helicopter to go further,” one of the crew members explained.
“Alright.” Imogen nodded. Though anxious, she understood there was no way to win over nature.
men were handpicked and trained by Stephan himself. They were both loyal
area, creating protective
placed in the largest military–grade tent. A bonfire was lit outside, and night guards were stationed to ensure
dawn the next day, four teams equipped with search gear entered the rainforest, leaving two teams behind to
yet worried, tormented by her helplessness. She had come all this
it was also because she didn’t trust outsiders to handle the search. She wanted to
burden, left waiting anxiously in the camp. Worse, she was diverting manpower to protect
went unnoticed by
“Imogen, I’m worried about Stephan too. Let me go into the rainforest to look for him. Don’t worry, I’ll risk my life
Imogen was touched. Before the others could voice their objections, she agreed, “Alright, you can
Andy’s eyes widened.
heading here to rescue Stephan, not
along the delicate Johanna would not only
That was absurd!
his objections, Andy
Chapter 107
Chapter 107
acquired from being locked up and how she almost died from shock, he was shaken to his
so enraged by Charles that she nearly
servants attending to Rosa, “Grandma, you wouldn’t want Evelyn waking up and worrying about you, would you?” he added, striking
glared at him
his back covered in crisscrossing whip marks. They were much worse than the last punishment Rosa ordered. The fresh lashes layered over old scars,
Charles expression remained unchanged. He
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