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.

the hall, unimpeded, as they made their way

voice was low and

she looked over. What she saw

sharply as she stared unblinkingly at the man's familiar face-a 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, and she cried out

had been holding back burst forth. All the pain, the longing, and the suppressed fear overwhelmed her like a

her dead brother, Hugh. He remained expressionless. His eyes

tear-streaked Bella before turning his indifferent gaze to Christopher. "Our Boss has sent me to

Christopher's voice strained

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 meant to Bella. Grant was a meticulous strategist who never made a

salty tears slipping into her mouth. This man was also under the command of the person behind

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