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

had also dressed

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

concert, she was just there to

for Percival to arrive when she noticed a middle–aged man trying to

and walked over to

at the opera

Mila also invited

courtesy, Judith and Scott had brought the

Vivienne’s family, and Calista had personally led

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

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

the smile with a nod

on Scott. She intentionally showcased

couldn’t recall ever saying

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

the years, she frequently visited the Brooks Mansion in Rivenwood, trying her best to get closer to Scott.

relationship to the next level, Scott suddenly acknowledged

smart and saw through her intentions towards Scott She taunted Mila

there would be no one to

Scott frowned but still complimented her out of politeness. “You

lips curled into a smile.

a knowing wink to Melissa and

for Scott over the

Now that Karen was gone, Judith, as a mother, hoped that there

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

some disturbance at

a staff member came over

to find anyone else, she turned to Calista.