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

the nines for the event since she was a big fan of Mila Alfred joked that she made it seem as if they

also dressed formally for the

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

in Mila’s piano concert, she was just there to keep

was bored and waiting for Percival to arrive when she noticed a middle–aged man trying to bypass

frowned and walked

at the

invited the

Judith and Scott had brought the whole

than Vivienne’s family, and Calista had personally led them

was also dressed up She wore a white split dress, her hair was tied up high, and her usual spectacles were replaced with contacts.

a royal blue designer dress, had just finished her makeup Upon seeing the Brooks family walk

smile with a nod

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

couldn’t recall

hadn’t seen Scott in two

the years, she frequently visited the Brooks Mansion in Rivenwood, trying

months ago, just as she was planning to take their relationship to the next

She

Arabella around, there would

Scott frowned but still complimented her out

curled into a smile.

gave a knowing wink to Melissa and Judith, suppressing

for Scott over the years.

Judith, as a mother, hoped that there would be someone who could care for her

Scott had no feelings for Mila, she wouldn’t force him. After all, she knew how deep Scott’s feelings for Karen

disturbance at the entrance.”

member came over to inform Mila about the

her manager not around and unable to find anyone else, she