Bella trembled in Christopher's arms. She felt a flicker of hope. 'Could it be Justin? Could it be her brothers? Have they finally found me?!'

Intense emotions crashed within her, and tears welled up in her eyes. However, she was under the influence of drugs-her limbs were weak, devoid of any strength, making it impossible for her to struggle out of his embrace.

"A guest?"

Christopher's face instantly soured. "How many?"

"Just one... a man."

The tension in Christopher's heart did not ease upon hearing this.

Before he could respond, a series of heavy footsteps echoed through the hall, unimpeded, as they made their way directly into the dining room.

man's voice

heartbeat quickened as she looked over. What she saw was

heart was pounding heavily inside her chest as her breath quickened. "Hugh... Hugh!"

her like a flood. She wept like a child, tears streaming down her face,

dead brother, Hugh. He remained expressionless. His eyes were devoid of any emotion-like a

before turning his indifferent

really here to help me?" Christopher's voice strained as he stared at the

do you care so much? You're no longer the influential Mr. Iverson you once were," Jace said, raising an eyebrow. "Surely having another helper would ultimately bring you more good than harm, right?" Christopher felt a sharp sting in his heart. He knew what that face meant to Bella. Grant was a meticulous strategist who never made a wrong

at the man, salty tears slipping into her mouth. This man was also under the command

voice, his tone, his eyes... Nothing was the

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