The Queen's Back

Chapter 81

After Bud figured out what was happening, he sent all the information he had gathered to Maxwell to ensure they would have accurate details as soon as they landed. In the stillness of the night, the drugged Ava felt a bit of strength returning. She realized that it would take time for Mona to reach Fusceland.

She couldn't just sit and wait. Determined to escape, Ava struggled to sit up but immediately felt weak and collapsed back onto the bed.

Ava helplessly lay there, tears streaming down her face.

She didn't claim to be a

to be a good person, but she had never done anything to deserve this kind of suffering. She couldn't understand why she had to endure such pain. At some point. Soren approached, looking at Ava lying on the bed, her features resembling Chelsea's. He felt a flicker of emotion and said. "You're awake. Here, drink this He held out a cup of water to her.

Unsure if there was anything mixed in the water, Ava angrily swatted the cup away, shouting. "It's illegal to change my heart without my consent."

Soren watched the shattered

And what if it is illegal cup on the floor. He knew it was illegal, but this was abroad. Afterward, he could find a way to dispose of the body in the sea. Even if the police were called, they wouldn't uncover the truth.

He lowered his He lowered his

Ava listened to

adding.

Once you're in hell, don't blame me. Blame your mother for giving birth to Chelsea, for not raising her, and for giving her such poor health. I had no choice. This was my only option." "Ava, you've lived well enough for these decades, so let your sister enjoy a good life too." swords and roared, "You If Soren hadn't said anything, she would still below that's my mother's business. Why should I pay for it? I had no idea I even had a sister until you mentioned it." be unaware of of Chelsea's "Now that you know, you'd better willingly give your heart to her. In return, Chelsea and I will be grateful to you, with her life. It was simply absurd and infuriating

didn't think she

Soren said.

was dead set on taking her heart. It was pointless to say more, so she decided to remain silent and hope the anesthesia would wear off quickly. She needed to stall for time, waiting for Mona to rescue her. It

when Ava fell silent, After saying that, he administered more anesthesia to her, fearing she might try to escape. The cold liquid flowed into her body, bringing on a wave of drowsiness. Ava

long lashes trembling slightly. The anesthesia had just begun to wear off, and now another dose was administered. She could

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in frustration, "What

her eyes. She was growing weaker and realized Soren had stood up since the bed

tightly. She didn't want to

her body was completely out of her

strong hands pulled her up, and the warmth of the arms enveloped her. Ava felt like she had grasped onto a lifeline and strained to open her eyes to

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a small mole at the corner of his eye, not unattractive. It actually added a bit of

afraid. I'm a friend of Maxwell's. I'm here to

the fear inside her dissipate by more than half.

Ava twice

mumbled an apology, then quickly threw lack the

door.

men were stationed. Seeing Ava had been rescued,

place. Maxwell and the

was another suite in the same hotel. He wanted to take his men there as well to avoid any rumors about a man and woman being alone together, which could tarnish Ava's reputation. He cradled Ava in