The Promise of Happiness novel Atalie and Samuel

Chapter 1155

Bastien's words changed the way Natalie saw the man once again.

“Bastien, you're... out of your mind! You're completely out of your mind!” exclaimed Natalie.

After hearing that, Bastien stared unblinkingly at Natalie's almond-shaped eyes, filled with nothing but disgust, and chuckled bitterly. “If losing my mind means I get to have you to myself, I don't see any problem with that.”

Repulsed by Bastien, Natalie bit her lips and accidentally wounded them.

She would rather die right then and there than allow him to push her around.

As if he could read Natalie's mind, Bastien warned before leaving, “The news of your death is out, but your children are still alive. If you refuse treatment or endanger yourself in any way, I won't hesitate to hurt one of them.”

Before Natalie could say anything in response, Bastien was already gone.

though Natalie called out for the man, he continued to walk away as though he

then, so after the

her physical pain was nothing compared to her mental

she only had to deal with the Leitz family but never expected Bastien's scheme to be so

to fall into Helma's trap and fake

but question what love was, for she was utterly disgusted with Bastien's show of affection. What do I do? I can't get out; I'm trapped here. What if Samuel really thinks I'm dead after hearing the news? Bastien knew I'd never put on the hyper-realistic mask and live the life he wanted me to live obediently, so he threatened me with the safety of the five children. I'm backed into a corner! Bastien has ensured that my hands are tied! ”S-Samuel... I'm still alive... Please...

face was contorted with rage when she received the news

the subordinate. “I ask you to torture her, not kill her! Did you have trouble understanding the order I gave you?

Cynthia had

and get even for what she thought Natalie's mother owed her. However, she

worried for herself because it would not be difficult for anyone paying attention to connect