The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 119

Christian’s gaze rested on her without a word, the emotions in his eyes undistinguishable.

Victoria didn’t hang her head low like she usually did. Instead, she held onto his gaze this time. Her expression was neither humble nor haughty, but it had a hint of challenge and smugness.

For a moment, he thought he was watching her from two years ago. Swallowing hard, he landed his gaze on the red spot on her neck. “Did Lucas come to you?”

His words came out as a question, but his tone was affirmative with a hint of jealousy he didn’t even notice.

A distressed look emerged on her face as she mocked, “Thanks to you, the people in your social circle have known me as a promiscuous woman. Even Mr. Spritz is planning to keep me as his mistress.”

“His mistress?” Christian’s finger was tapping on the bedside at an increasing speed. Ignoring the frustration building in the bottom of his heart, he stated coldly, “I bet you’ll willingly throw yourself at him even if he doesn’t pay you.”

Victoria’s eyes bored into the man before she chuckled to herself and turned her gaze away. “His identity isn’t important. As long as he can free me from the Delta Club, I’ll do whatever I can to throw myself at him.”

Victoria bent and leaned over to his face, her voice lower and her smile restrained. “Mr. Thatcher, do you like my answer?”

The tapping of Christian’s finger on the bed stopped for a beat as he clenched his hand into a fist. He got closer to her and held her chin in a firm grip. “Lucas isn’t able to do that. You’re wasting your efforts on him.”

Victoria then pushed his fingers away before straightening up and taking a few steps backward, distancing herself from him.

“You should remember that you’re the culprit of breaking his sister’s legs, and he’s engaged to Scarlett recently. You shouldn’t dream that he’ll care about you. Even if he’s thinking about freeing you from the Delta Club, as long as his mother, sister, or his fiancée voice their disapproval, he’ll change his mind. The guilt he’s holding toward Bella, the so-called justice he insists on, and the reputation of his family will become his reasons to abandon you without a second thought. At that time, you’ll lose more than you gained.” Christian maintained his usual expression but had unclenched his fist. His slender finger was now tapping on the table, indicating he was in an extremely bad mood.

and

at her words before undoing a button of his hospital gown. His expression sank and the emotions were surging in his eyes

delivered the soup Miss Charlotte asked

the room with her lips curled

phone caught her attention. As she looked at the caller ID, her gaze turned soft and she pressed

story short.” Teresa’s voice sounded more rushed than usual on

phone tighter and tensed her body at Teresa’s words. “Teresa,

phone, and laptop away, and prohibited him from giving you money or reaching out to you. Vincent didn’t want to obey Dad, so Dad grounded him at home, and he isn’t allowed to go anywhere. Mom tried to reason with Dad, saying you’re their daughter

nonsense. Vincent wants to know how you are feeling. I heard that Christian has discovered the drug and pinhole camera. Did

hadn’t done anything to Victoria yet since the incident. She had no idea about his thoughts, but she didn’t have the impression that

and troubles you the whole time. Tori, you don’t need to avoid making us worried and not telling us anything. You can tell

at her last sentence, betraying

Teresa

go. I’ll call you later!” Teresa muttered in a frightened tone from the other end of the

of her phone darken, Victoria smiled bitterly before she

elevator chimed when it reached

the elevator with his briefcase, looking ever like a gentleman, while another hand was tugging Janice, who was crouching in

No! I don’t want to go… Ah—I got my period and it hurts. I want to go home.” Scrunching her face as she crouched in the elevator, Janice looked like she was about

put the briefcase under his arm as he bent over and carried Janice, who didn’t want to go, in his

trap as she yelled, “Help! He’s harassing me! Is there anybody there? The man’s kidnapping a woman in broad daylight!