The Million-Dollar Heart

Chapter 223

Arabella was struggling to stand up in a cramped, damp room. Her legs were weak, and she could barely manage to move with the support of the stained and disgusting walls.

The men on the ship had skillfully severed the tendons in her hands and feet, only leaving her able to perform basic tasks like eating, but with much difficulty

After being sold to the owners of this place, she was confined to this small room, where she entertained clients around the clock

As a newcomer, even with a scar on her face, she was fresh and alluring to their entire clientele. For the past few days, she barely had a chance to rest except during meal times

She’d had enough. She could no longer endure living in that damp and disgusting room. The foul–smelling men who treated her like a plaything made her feel like she was living a life worse than that of a pig or a dog.

She secretly tore her sheets, intending to tie them to the iron bars covering the window and hang herself.

Just as she was about to do it, the door was suddenly pushed open. The men quarding her saw her actions and began to spew curses in a language she didn’t understand. They dragged her off the bed and began pummeling her brutally and mercilessly.

The strips of cloth she had intended to use for suicide became a tool to bind her to the bed.

The men who had beaten her showed no mercy, even though she was already covered in bruises

She saw a short man entering her room, and then her eyes suddenly filled with an even greater despair.

Saturday

At Havenwood Opera House

Mila’s concert was a grand affair, especially in Havenwood, where Debra was invited as a guest.

influence, made the concert

of seven

to the nines for the event since she was a big fan of Mila Alfred joked that she made it seem as

and the others had also dressed formally for the occasion.

was still in a white T–shirt and jeans. She stood out like a sore thumb among the formally dressed audience.

piano concert, she was just there to keep Astrid company and make her

to arrive when she noticed a middle–aged man

frowned and walked

at the

Mila also invited the Brooks

had brought the whole family along.

earlier than Vivienne’s family, and Calista had personally led them

She wore a white split dress, her hair was tied up high, and her usual spectacles were replaced with contacts. She looked less

in a royal blue designer dress, had just finished her makeup Upon seeing the Brooks

returned the smile with a nod

I look good today?” Mila’s gaze lingered on Scott. She intentionally

did?” Scott couldn’t recall ever saying that

Mila’s face flushed a little. She hadn’t seen Scott in two

she frequently visited the Brooks Mansion in Rivenwood, trying her best to get closer to Scott.

to take their relationship to the next level, Scott suddenly acknowledged a daughter, Arabella.

her intentions towards Scott She taunted Mila until she had no choice but to back off.

around, there would be no one to stop her from

but still complimented her out of politeness. “You

into

expression and gave a knowing wink to

Mila’s feelings for Scott over the

honest, Scott had been mourning Karen for many years. Now that Karen was gone, Judith, as a mother, hoped that there would be someone

for Mila, she wouldn’t force him. After all, she

there’s some disturbance at the entrance.”