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

of Mila Alfred joked that she made it seem as if they were going to a matchmaking event rather than

others had also dressed

a white T–shirt and jeans. She stood out like

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

arrive when she noticed a middle–aged man

and walked

at the opera house.

Mila also invited the Brooks family.

Scott had brought the whole family

family, and Calista had personally led them to the

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

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

returned the smile with a nod

Scott. She intentionally showcased her figure. You once said blue suits me

Scott couldn’t recall ever

She hadn’t

in Rivenwood, trying her best to get closer to

months ago, just as she was planning to take their relationship to the next level, Scott suddenly acknowledged

smart and saw through her intentions towards Scott She taunted Mila until she had no choice but to back off.

wasn’t Scott’s biological daughter Now, without Arabella around, there would be no one to stop her from marrying Scott.

her out

curled into

gave a knowing wink to Melissa and

feelings for Scott

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

no feelings for Mila, she wouldn’t force him.

disturbance at the entrance.”

member came over

not around and unable to find anyone