Chapter 7

Inside Isabella's room, two of Adrian's men stood by the door. Not saying anything. Just... watching.

She was sitting on the edge of the hospital bed while staring at them.

“How did I end up here?”

Her only memory was months ago , she was waking up, going to work, laughing with people, eating her favorite and sleeping on her own bed.

Although her stepmom didn't like her much- they favored her stepsister Noval more than her but at least it was better there.

At least there, she was surrounded by people she knew. People she grew up with.

She didn't have much, but she kept accepting the little they gave to her.her father focused all his attention on Noval, leaving her stranded.

But one thing is that she was surrounded by family. She was satisfied with the little she was getting from them and the love and care her stepsister Noval showed her. Or so she thought

That was far better being in this hospital room that doesn't even feel like a hospital. It feels more like a prison. With a name — Adrian — that everyone whispers like he is a god.

"How did my life change like this?" she whispered to herself.

“ months ago I was free. Just a normal girl. Now I can't even go to the bathroom without someone standing outside."

She looked at the window. It was locked.

"How do I escape this?

Her eyes became watery.

A Tear rolled down, then another. She didn’t wipe them. Just letting it roll down.

"I can’t stay here anymore"

She closed her eyes for a second, trying to breathe.

When a young nurse walked up to them with an acting professional.

"Excuse me, gentlemen. You need to step outside. We need to do a private check-up for Isabella. Doctor's orders. Just five minutes."

The guards hesitated.

"Private check-up? We didn't get any notice."

"It's urgent and it a private so please wait outside."

Reluctantly, the two men stepped out and walked toward the end of the hallway.

As soon as they were gone, the nurse pretended to check Isabelle vitals for a few seconds, then stepped out again.

She looked around No one was watching then she looked directly at the cleaner who was pushing his cart near the wall.

She gave him a small nod. A signal.

The cleaner understood instantly. He left his cart and walked quickly toward the waiting area where the other two men were sitting.

His voice was loud enough , "now “

The visitor stood up and the third man came out of the bathroom wearing a stolen doctor's coat and a mask, he was heading toward Isabella's room.

At that exact moment, downstairs near the back exit, Charles — was coming in with coffee after the call.

He saw the two guards standing outside, he confused.

"What are you two doing out here? Who is with her?"

One of them replied, "one of the nurse said we should come outside for a private check-up."

Charles's eyes narrowed.

"Which nurse? There is no check-up scheduled today. Adrian or dr Cole never cleared that."

In that second, he knew.

"Shit. It's a trap. They've made a move!"

He dropped the coffee and ran upstairs.

the fake doctor was already close towards Isabella's door.

Inside the room Isabella was still sitting on the bed, this time trying to drink water. She is better now but she was not allowed to leave the hospital yet

Her hand froze when the door handle rattled violently.

BANG! The door burst open.

The fake doctor walked in

Her cup fell and shattered. She scrambled backward, her back hitting the headboard. Her whole body was shaking. "Who — who are you?!"

Immediately Charles stepped in front of her

"Get Isabella out! Now!

Judy and jade grabbed her arms and tried to pull her toward the back exit.

But Isabella couldn't move ,out of shock Her legs had gone weak. Her breath was coming too fast.

"I can't — I can't breathe

Another attacker came through the other door.

They two guys ( Judy and jade) stood in front of her before Charles came out of the room with blood on his hands “ go get the car “

Judy ran out of the back door to get the car leaving Charles and Jade

The first attacker swung.

Charles blocked it with his forearm. The punch was heavy. You could hear the bone hit.

He didn't flinch. He drove his shoulder straight into the man's chest and slammed him into the wall. Plaster cracked.

Isabella covered her ears and Jade stood close to her

The man recovered and threw another punch. Then another.

Charles ducked, grabbed his arm, twisted it hard behind his back.

curled up in the corner, her hands covering her ears.

"Stop! Stop it please!"

The last guy was about attack from behind but dr Cole and jade dealt with him

Charles slammed the man face-first onto the floor.

“ was I late” Cole smiled

“ just in time “ Charles replied

Charles stood over them, breathing hard.

He looked at jade

“Let’s take them to the parking lot”

Cole was holding Isabella. She was still scared with tears on her face.

"Isabella, you have to walk. We need to leave now," Cole whispered.

"I — I can't," she murmured. "Please… can you at least tell me what going on”

Charles knelt in front of her, his voice soft but urgent.

"listen to me. You are safe. But we can't stay here. They know you are here. We need to move you."

She nodded slowly.

A minute later, Judy ran back in.

“ the car is ready”

Cole looked around “ don’t worry I will use my car for her”

“ okay that’s settled, now let’s move to the werahouse”

Judy and jade dragged the three bad guys through the back door and shoved them into the black SUV

In Cole’s car , Jade was already in the driver's seat. Cole helped Isabella into the back seat and sat beside her.

"It's okay, it's okay," Dr. Cole whispered.

Charles stood outside Car Two and watched Cole Car pull away first.

Then he got into his Car, pulled out his phone and texted Adrian.

Charles: Boss. We caught them. Three men. And Isabella is safe .We are heading to the warehouse now.

A minute later, the reply came.

Adrian: Good. Don't touch them until I get there. I want to hear who sent them myself