Chapter: 841

“He upset her,” Theodore said simply.

There was a moment of silence as Horace processed this, understanding that Ariana must be involved. He knew Theodore wouldn’t take action without a compelling reason.

The duo descended to the dimly lit basement level three via the elevator. The floor was filled with identical, unmarked doors, all secured by fingerprint locks.

Passing by one of the rooms, they heard the distressed cries and shouts of patients inside. Theodore stopped at a corner room, and alone, he unlocked it with his fingerprint and stepped inside.

As the door shut behind him, the beeping of medical equipment filled the room, and Helen lay on a hospital bed.

Helen shifted, her eyes fluttering open to the silhouette of a man next to her bed. Trying to prop herself up, she realized with a jolt that she was still locked in anesthesia’s hold; all she could muster was a feeble whimper, aimed at Theodore.

cast a frosty gaze her way, his smile hinting at an underlying cunning

began their journey down her cheeks. She willed words to spill from

“You seemed dissatisfied with your perfectly fine heart. So I

the remains of her strength, Helen’s weak voice stumbled over two words,

His face hardened, his voice chilling as

a good girl and stop poking your nose where it doesn‘t belong. Remember, Ariana is a no-go zone. Consider this a final warning. Cross me again by hurting Ariana, and

echo of the iron door shutting behind him filling the room. A tremor shook Helen, her expression a mask of mingled

free of her heart ailment for some

keep Theodore tethered to her and get him to fulfill Marley’s dying wish, she had started to source shady medication

and skyrocketing heartbeat, maintaining the

was equally unprepared for his ruthless

her torment. Using her only able

or standing beside him. It was all down to Ariana! She had Theodore under her spell, and it was that cursed woman who was

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