“What do you mean she was poisoned by Hemorrhagin? Last time I checked, it was difficult to get that kind of poison, not to mention an overdose.” Caspian said, his brows knitting in both confusion and anger.Hemorrhagin was a deadly poison that could claim the life of anyone within an hour. As Caspian sat still, he couldn't help but recall how Julia had stopped talking on their way to the hospital.How Julia had blacked out completely without warning. His heart raced. He didn't want to lose her because of his carelessness. Because of his ego.He stood up and began pacing around the office for a second before stopping and turning to the doctor.“Are you sure about this?” he questioned in a deep voice, which made the doctor nod instantly.“That's why it's difficult to bring her back to full consciousness at this point. When taken in small quantities, it can be cured and flushed out immediately, but as it stands, Julia is definitely in the hands of God.”The second the doctor made that s
The second Caspian arrived at the hospital, he didn’t hesitate to climb out of the car and head straight for the entrance. He needed to understand more about what Dominic meant when he said Julia was dying.He burst through the doors, almost shattering the glass as he trudged toward the emergency unit where Julia had been taken earlier.After a few seconds and several turns, he finally arrived. The moment Dominic saw him, he rushed forward, his eyes filled with fear as he panicked.“Mr. Caspian, you—” he started to say, but Caspian cut him off sharply.“Where’s the doctor?” he demanded, his tone filled with anger and fear. They had promised to take care of Julia. They had assured him she was going to be fine, but now… she wasn’t.How was that possible?“Mr. Caspian, you need to calm down and—”Without warning, he grabbed Dominic by the neck, pulling him close. “I could deal with you in place of Amelia right now, and you know what that means, Dominic,” he snarled viciously, glaring int
Without a shred of mercy, he reached down, his hand closing around her neck like a steel trap. Amelia’s eyes flew open in terror as his fingers dug into her flesh, crushing her throat.Her hands shot up instinctively, clawing at his wrist, her nails scratching at his skin in a futile attempt to loosen his grip.Caspian only tightened his hold, lifting her slightly off the ground as she gasped desperately for air.Her chest heaved, her vision blurring as darkness began to creep in at the edges. For a moment, her panicked gaze met his, and she saw it—his cold, unrelenting intent. He wanted her gone.Her legs kicked weakly, her strength draining with every passing second. The world around her seemed to fade, the sounds of the night growing distant. She could feel the life slipping away, the faint glimmer of light drawing closer.With a guttural growl, Caspian suddenly shoved her backward. Amelia’s body flew like a rag doll, slamming into the streetlight pole with a sickening thud.The im
As Caspian walked out of the hospital, his gaze fixed on the exit, all he felt was a twinge that made him want nothing more than to kill Amelia—to just end her life without thinking twice about it.He headed to his car, got in, and shut the door, his focus set on reaching the estate where they had last spotted Amelia.He ignited the engine and, without a second thought, sped out of the hospital premises. He trusted that Dominic would take care of Julia while he was gone.As he drove, the scene of Amelia begging in his office, pleading with Julia, rushed back into his memory. It was clear she had planned everything from the beginning; she wanted this.“Amelia!!!” He snarled viciously, his knuckles whitening as he tightened his grip on the steering wheel. He couldn’t wait to reach her. He couldn’t wait to get to her.After what felt like an eternity, he finally neared the estate. Slowing down, he turned on the headlights so he could spot her.He clearly remembered what she had been wear
Beads of sweat, waves of fear, shock, and anger built up inside Caspian as he drove towards the Mansion Hill tavern—the same place where Julia was meeting up with Amelia.All he wished for was for Julia to be alive, for her to stay healthy for just a little longer. He blinked his eyes countless times to stop the tears threatening to spill."She’s fine, she has to be, Caspian," he mumbled to himself, trying to reassure himself that everything was okay.The second he arrived at the tavern, he hurriedly parked his car without caring if it was parked correctly. He stormed out, leaving the doors open. At this point, it was clear that no one would dare steal from him. If they did, they’d likely take their last breath tonight.As he ran towards the riverbank where Dominic’s spy had said they were headed, he kept calling and shouting their names, "Julia? Julia… please… Julia!"He panted heavily, struggling to catch his breath, but he didn’t stop running; he didn’t stop searching. If Julia wer
Caspian pulled his arm free from Dominic’s grip, his face stone-cold and unreadable, then turned sharply, heading for the door.Just as he reached the exit, Dominic rushed forward, blocking his path, his face flushed with desperation.“Mr. Caspian… please,” Dominic said, his voice trembling. “You have to help her. She’s not thinking clearly… her own judgment is clouded, but you can’t just let her face this alone. She needs you.”Caspian clenched his jaw, looking away from Dominic. His heart pounded in his chest, every fiber of his being screaming to rush to Julia’s side. She meant everything to him.He would have brought the world to its knees to keep her safe. But tonight… tonight, she’d chosen to walk into the lion's den on her own terms.How could he protect someone who didn’t seem to want his protection?“Move,” he ordered, his voice low and menacing, each syllable dripping with barely-contained fury.Dominic stood firm, his stance defiant even as his eyes betrayed a flicker of fe