Bella trembled in Christopher's arms. She felt a flicker of hope. 'Could it be Justin? Could it be her brothers? Have they finally found me?!'

Intense emotions crashed within her, and tears welled up in her eyes. However, she was under the influence of drugs-her limbs were weak, devoid of any strength, making it impossible for her to struggle out of his embrace.

"A guest?"

Christopher's face instantly soured. "How many?"

"Just one... a man."

The tension in Christopher's heart did not ease upon hearing this.

respond, a series of heavy footsteps echoed through the hall, unimpeded, as they made their

man's voice was low

quickened as she looked over. What she

face deeply etched in her heart. Her heart was pounding heavily inside her chest as her breath quickened. "Hugh... Hugh!" Bella's eyes were red,

fear overwhelmed her like a flood. She

like her dead brother, Hugh. He remained expressionless. His eyes were devoid of

turning his indifferent

help me?" Christopher's voice strained as he stared at the

you care so much? You're no longer the influential Mr. Iverson you once were," Jace said, raising an eyebrow. "Surely having another helper would ultimately bring you more good than harm, right?" Christopher felt a sharp sting in his heart. He knew

mouth. This man was also under the

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