The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 223

Arabella was struggling to stand up in a cramped, damp room. Her legs were weak, and she could barely manage to move with the support of the stained and disgusting walls.

The men on the ship had skillfully severed the tendons in her hands and feet, only leaving her able to perform basic tasks like eating, but with much difficulty

After being sold to the owners of this place, she was confined to this small room, where she entertained clients around the clock

As a newcomer, even with a scar on her face, she was fresh and alluring to their entire clientele. For the past few days, she barely had a chance to rest except during meal times

She’d had enough. She could no longer endure living in that damp and disgusting room. The foul–smelling men who treated her like a plaything made her feel like she was living a life worse than that of a pig or a dog.

She secretly tore her sheets, intending to tie them to the iron bars covering the window and hang herself.

Just as she was about to do it, the door was suddenly pushed open. The men quarding her saw her actions and began to spew curses in a language she didn’t understand. They dragged her off the bed and began pummeling her brutally and mercilessly.

The strips of cloth she had intended to use for suicide became a tool to bind her to the bed.

The men who had beaten her showed no mercy, even though she was already covered in bruises

She saw a short man entering her room, and then her eyes suddenly filled with an even greater despair.

Saturday

At Havenwood Opera House

Mila’s concert was a grand affair, especially in Havenwood, where Debra was invited as a guest.

Debra, with his massive fan base and strong influence, made the concert tickets sell out the moment the news was released.

Astrid had managed to get hold of seven tickets only after much effort

joked that she made it seem as if they were going to a matchmaking

the others had also dressed formally for the

in a white T–shirt and jeans. She stood out like a sore thumb among

piano concert, she was just there to

for Percival to arrive when she noticed a middle–aged man trying to bypass the metal detectors.

walked over to him.

at the opera house.

invited the

courtesy, Judith and Scott had brought the whole family

Vivienne’s family, and Calista had personally led them

usual spectacles were

in a royal blue designer dress, had just finished her makeup Upon seeing the Brooks family walk in, she immediately greeted Judith with a

smile

today?” Mila’s gaze lingered on Scott. She intentionally showcased her figure. You once said blue

couldn’t recall ever

Mila’s face flushed a little. She hadn’t seen Scott in two months,

the years, she frequently visited the Brooks Mansion in Rivenwood, trying her best to

was planning to take their relationship to the next level, Scott suddenly

towards Scott She taunted Mila until she had no choice but

around, there would

frowned but still complimented her

into a smile.

saw Mila’s expression and gave a knowing wink to

knew about Mila’s feelings for Scott over

honest, Scott had been mourning Karen for many years. Now that Karen was gone, Judith, as a mother, hoped that there would be someone

for Mila, she wouldn’t force him. After all, she knew

some disturbance at the

a staff member came over to inform Mila about the

not around and unable to find