Chapter 1396

Wendy offered a smile, took a deep breath, and said, “How can I not care, though? If people are influenced by these opinions, it means they’re accepting those views. But I’ll get through it…”

They were chatting as they walked when hearing Wendy’s words, Felix suddenly stopped. “What can I do to help? Wendy, don’t carry all this on your own. I want to help. I can’t stand seeing you strain like this.”

His earnest words, however, left Wendy feeling uncomfortable and pressured. “Felix…” She only said his name, but her voice filled with distance.

Felix quickly responded, “No, no… don’t get me wrong. We’re friends, right? And I’m about to get hitched…”

Wendy, surprised, asked, “To Elsa?”

Felix shook his head, “No…”

Wendy nodded thoughtfully, letting out a sigh of relief but also a pinch of regret. “Let’s celebrate then. It’s good news.”

“Sure.”

They agreed and then left the hospital together. But as soon as they stepped out, Wendy was stopped.

Nate blocked her path, and his face was expressionless. Ms. Alonso, would you mind coming with me?”

Feeling a strange sense of tension, Wendy took a couple of steps back. “What’s the matter?”

Nate simply replied, “Mr. Harper would like to see you.”

Wendy was hesitant.

step into the car.”

for a while, but when Nate said, “Mr. Harper is waiting for you. I hope you won’t keep him waiting too long.” her defenses began to

bit of hesitation, she finally

“Wendy…”

tried to stop her, but Wendy cut him off.

got into Nate’s car, she was forcefully blindfolded.

said coldly as Wendy struggled. “Mr. Harper doesn’t want anyone to know

struggle frantically. But it was no use. The

T

the cage, the scene of Damon killing a man with his

I were you, I wouldn’t dare appear in my line of sight again.”

to show your face, I’ll settle the score

hearing Nate inputting the password

in. I don’t want to see him. I want

aware that it’s not your place to refuse now. You’ve crossed Mr. Harper’s line several times, and he’s given

her head, her face pale, her strength nearly exhausted. She was practically dragged in by the

one door after another, Nate finally removed

a huge cage. The familiar surroundings filled her

the next one in there

in her mind. Her face was pale, her legs weak as she backed away. “No, I don’t want to…”

of the room slowly opened, and Damon’s tall figure appeared before her. He was dressed in a black suit, had a handsome look and cold eyes. Everything about him was

‘Damon…”

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