Chapter 10
Caspian was dressed casually, holding a small, elegant box. He inoked like he had just come from an auction.
When he faintly heard the sound of screams coming from inside, a flash of confusion crossed his eyes. He was about to walk into the villa when Elste quickly approached, linking her arm with his.
“what are you doing here, Casplan? Didn’t you have an engagement tonight?”
A flicker of imitation passed through his eyes, but Casplan still gently patted her on the head and handed her the box
“It’s canceled. By the way, this is the ring I promised you last time. See if you like it.”
Elsie’s eyes lit up as she kissed his cheek. She eagerly opened the box and slipped the exquisite diamond ring on her finger. The diamonds sparked brilliantly under the sunlight,
“I love it! Thank you, Caspian.”
Her friends gathered around to compliment her,
“Oh my God! This ring is gorgeous!”
“Mr. Bellwether really spoils you, Else!
Caspian watched the flurry of praise, his irritation growing. Suddenly, as though struck by a thought, he grabbed Elsie’s hand. “I remember telling you that no one’s allowed in here without my permission.”
Elsie flinched, quickly sending a glance to her friends for help.
One of them played along “ch, Mr. Bellwether. We didn’t mean to come in. We were just around the neighborhood when we saw a woman who looked exactly like Elsie. She climbed over the wall, probably planning to be your mistress, so we
She hesitated, cautiously glancing at Caspian before quieldy looking away, as it she had something to say but couldn’t bring herself to
Caspian snapped at the bodyguards “How could you let someone sneakin? Do you even want to keep your jobs?”
Elsie quiddy pouted, turning to him. “Don’t blame them, Caspian The villa’s so big. It’s easy to overlook things. I’ve already dealt with that woman for you.”
Finally, Caspian relaxed his grip on her, though his smile didn’t reach his eyes. “Really? I didn’t know you had it in you to handle things like this.”
The beamed with pride. “Of course. I’ll deal with anyone who has bad intentions toward you”
One of her friends jumped in, adding, “While you were gone, Elite’s been nonning around taking care of everything, even though she’s pregnant. I was so moved just watching her.”
Elsie shyly stamped her foot. “I told you not to mention it to Caspian!”
Her friend laughed. “Why are you shy, Elsie? I’m only telling the truth.”
Elsie blushed, moving closer to Casplan.
However, he subtly stepped away and called for Ryan. “You’re pregnant. It’s not good for the baby if you stay here too long. I’ll have Ryan take you back.“** with that, he tumed to head into the villa.
“Wait, Casplan!” Elsie called out in fear.
Suddenly, she clutched her stomach, her face drenched in cold sweat. “My stomach… hurts..
caspian froze, his face tightening with concem as he rushed to steady her, “Why did it suddenly stakt hating?”
Este shook her head, gripping his shirt tightly, She looked like she was in severe discomfort
Her friends rushed to her side) worry in their voices.
“Mr. Bellwether, maybe you should take Else to the hospital
“Yeah, what if something happens to her?
Just as Caspian was about to pick Elsie up, a shrill scream came from the villa,
“Caspian
He froze, a look of fear flashing in his eyes. With another thought, he shoved Elsie aside and rushed into the villa
The sight before him was horrific, a nightmare that would haunt him forever
The woman he had always held in his heart and never wanted to Jitt was now being brutally attacked by a group of homeless men
Shannon’s clothes were ripped off, and her body was covered in red marks
The sight only seemed to spur the men on. One of them quickly stripped off his own clothes, ready to pound on her again.
And the face Caspian had kissed so many times was now covered in houtitle wounds. Blood poured from the gashes
Her eyes, once filled with love for him, were now dull and lifeless “Shaman!”
