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

as she looked over. What she saw

face deeply etched in her heart. Her heart was pounding heavily inside her chest as

the suppressed fear overwhelmed her like a flood. She

looked exactly like her dead brother, Hugh. He remained

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

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

Christopher felt a sharp sting in his heart. He knew what that face meant to Bella. Grant was a

tears slipping into her mouth. This man was also under the

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