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.

could respond, a series of heavy footsteps echoed through the hall, unimpeded, as they made their way directly into the dining

man's voice was low and

as she looked

stared unblinkingly at the man's familiar face-a face deeply etched in her heart. Her heart was pounding heavily inside her chest

overwhelmed her like a flood.

dead brother, Hugh. He remained expressionless. His eyes were devoid of any emotion-like

the tear-streaked Bella before turning his indifferent gaze to Christopher. "Our Boss

really here to help me?" Christopher's voice strained

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 what that face

into her mouth. This man was also under the

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