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Chapter 281

Isolde tugged at the split corner of her mouth. The smile held no warmth. Instead, it carried a chilling severity that made hearts tremble. "But everyone present today, whether you laid a hand on me or just stood there and watched coldly… every one of you, I will remember this debt."I will tell Bruce everything, exactly as it happened. You have probably heard of the Prince's methods. He will show you what it truly means to… wish you were dead."She bit down hard on the final four words.In an instant, the air in the room seemed to freeze.Those who had remained aloof, believing the matter had nothing to do with them, drained of color. Undisguised fear filled their eyes.They had only wanted to watch the spectacle. At the same time, they had not dared offend the scar-faced woman's group. But if they were remembered and later targeted for retaliation, the consequences would be more than they could bear.A woman curled up in the corner spoke in a trembling voice, on the verge of te

Chapter 282

No one knew how much time had passed when a soft voice sounded by Isolde's ear. "Ms. Isolde, Ms. Isolde…"She struggled to lift her heavy eyelids. Through her blurred vision, two bruised and swollen faces appeared, each wearing an ingratiating smile.It was the tall woman and Scarry.They squatted on either side of her, their posture humble and fawning. "Ms. Isolde, someone's here for you. It seems your lawyer has arrived."The tall woman spoke in a low voice. Her tone was so respectful that it bordered on absurd. She did not seem to find anything strange about calling her "miss," even though she was much older.'Lawyer…' Isolde's muddled mind cleared slightly.Before she entered the police station, she had asked K to arrange one. Although she had chosen to turn herself in, any reduction in sentencing she could fight for was worth pursuing.She struggled to push herself upright. The moment she moved, the tall woman and Scarry quickly reached out and carefully supported her arms,

Chapter 283

"I don't regret it."…At the same time, behind the cold one-way glass of the meeting room, Bruce stood straight and rigid.His deep gaze pierced the glass and locked onto Isolde's haggard, slender figure.The fingers gripping his cane slowly tightened. The force grew so great that the hard wooden surface let out a faint creak.Beside him, Spencer murmured, "H-How did it become like this…"The earlier indignation and viciousness had vanished from his face, replaced by overwhelming shock and confusion.He stared blankly at Isolde. The lawyer's words, "her career will be completely destroyed," and her unhesitating reply, "I don't regret it," echoed again and again in his ears.Ezra glanced helplessly at Spencer, whose worldview had shattered, and spoke softly. "She's atoning."Ms. Vancrest was forced to drug him. It was a last resort. But with her personality, as long as there is even the slightest chance to turn things around, she will fight back at any cost and do everything s

Chapter 284

Spencer's broken howl echoed as he tried to chase after him, but Ezra held him down.In a panic, Spencer grabbed Ezra's arm tightly with his backhand, like a drowning man clutching driftwood. Fear and pleading filled his eyes."Bro, help me talk to Bruce, please! Tell him… I won't ever dare again. I really won't ever dare again. I can't leave him… I'll die… Bro!"Ezra looked at his brother's disheveled state and let out a heavy sigh. A trace of reluctance flickered in his eyes, but his tone remained firm. "Spencer, this time you were truly wrong. The Prince spared you only because of the bond you built through years of life and death together."He gripped Spencer's trembling shoulders. "Go back home for a while. Reflect properly. Maybe one day, when you truly figure things out and the Prince's anger has faded, there may still be a turning point."Spencer stared in despair at the direction Bruce had gone. It felt as though something had hollowed him out, and hopelessness swallowed

Chapter 285

But Isolde knew in her heart that Bruce was doing this only to protect her, to keep her from going to prison.Isolde's nose burned. Faced with hundreds of billions of dollars in wealth, she had never dared to imagine that someone would choose her without hesitation."Bruce… I harmed you for my mom. I secretly transferred your shares away. I treated you terribly… Don't be so softhearted. Don't treat me this well. I'm not worth it… It's only three years in prison in exchange for hundreds of billions in shares. That's the most cost-effective deal," she said."A deal?" Bruce let out a low laugh. "Isolde, with me, you were never something that could be traded."He gave her no chance to argue. He reached out and pulled open the car door. His body swayed almost imperceptibly, and weakness showed in his voice. "Alright, get in first. I can barely hold on. If I really collapse on the side of the road, the one who'll be embarrassed is you, my wife."He had never fully recovered. After beati

Chapter 286

The warm air from the car's climate control wrapped around Isolde, making her drowsy. Sleepiness crept over her before she could resist it. Her head tilted, and she drifted off.Her body instantly lost support and slumped softly to the side.Bruce lifted a hand and cupped her small face, letting her rest against his shoulder. At the same time, he adjusted his posture so she could lean more comfortably.He lowered his eyes to her face. His gaze was deep and steady, and he did not look away for a long time.Ezra watched the scene through the rearview mirror and hesitated to speak. When the car stopped at a long red light, he finally could not hold back. He lowered his voice to the faintest whisper. "Prince, what she said… Do you really believe it?"He referred to Isolde's explanation that she had not poisoned him.Bruce kept his eyes on Isolde's face. His fingertips brushed aside a loose strand of hair near her cheek.He did not answer directly. Instead, he asked, "Does it matter?

Chapter 287

Hearing that, Bruce smiled faintly. "Even though I gave up pursuing it, I can still refile the lawsuit at any time. If Alan wants to avoid mutual destruction, he won't act rashly again."Isolde looked up in astonishment. "It can work like that?"In that case, Horizon Capital's shares had become leverage against Alan, a sword hanging over his head that left him neither daring nor able to make another move against them.With Alan's threat gone, the tension lodged in Isolde's throat finally eased.As the pressure lifted, she glanced at the balance on her phone, and her expression immediately changed.Without the need to hire Scarface and the others at great expense, the money could support Bruce for quite some time.Determination burned in Isolde's eyes. "Don't worry. Once we're at my place, I'll make sure you eat, drink, and dress well. I'll work hard to earn money too and try to buy you a villa as soon as possible."This was her chance to make it up to him. She would take good ca

Chapter 288

The night was deep and silent.In the bedroom, a phone on the nightstand vibrated lightly, its screen glowing in the dark.Bruce opened his eyes.His long fingers reached for the phone. He unlocked it and read the message from Ezra.Ezra: [Prince, Miss Quinn is downstairs.]Bruce's eyes darkened slightly. He lowered his gaze to Isolde, who slept deeply beside him.Isolde had said she had not truly poisoned him, but Jemima had been certain it was Witherfall and had risked half her life to save him.The phone's screen dimmed and went dark.Bruce pushed back the covers and got out of bed. He slipped on his coat and stepped outside, his footsteps light and quiet.…Snow had begun to fall again.Jemima stood at the entrance of the apartment building while snow swirled around her. Against the pale backdrop, her slender figure looked especially frail.Her face matched the season, pale and drawn. Weakness showed in her eyes, along with dark bruising she could not conceal. Yet the m

Chapter 289

If that claim was false, then Jemima truly deserved to die.Spencer had attacked Isolde despite Bruce’s orders before he lost consciousness. At least half the reason lay in what Spencer had witnessed: the cruel medical treatment regimen Jemima had administered.Anyone who harmed Isolde, whether directly or indirectly, would never escape Bruce’s reckoning.…Morning light filtered through the gap in the curtains and fell gently across Isolde's face. Her eyelashes fluttered as consciousness slowly returned. At the same time, pain coursed through her body and struck her mind with sharp clarity.'Maybe it would have been better not to wake up.' She gritted her teeth and tried to move.A low, magnetic voice sounded beside her. "Are you awake?"Isolde turned her head and saw Bruce already dressed. He sat in the chair beside the bed and watched her quietly. His complexion was still somewhat pale.Her throat felt dry as she hummed in response.The next moment, Bruce handed her a cup o

Chapter 290

Isolde's mind churned in chaos. Her cheeks burned so hot she felt she could fry an egg on them. All she wanted was to close her eyes, lie back on the bed, and pretend to be dead.Bruce did not let her escape. He lifted her in his arms and carried her out of the bedroom.Instinctively, Isolde wrapped her arms around his neck to ease the strain, anxiety written across her face. "It's only a few steps. I can walk on my own. Don't carry me. You need rest more than I do.""You weigh almost nothing," Bruce replied. "Carrying you doesn't affect me at all."His steps remained steady as he set Isolde down on one of the dining chairs.The table already held a lavish spread of dishes. The rich, irresistible aroma drifted through the room.Isolde's stomach betrayed her with a loud rumble. She did not smile. Her brows knit together as she looked at Bruce, her tone serious. "Bruce, small things are fine, but don't cook any more meals yourself."Bruce raised an eyebrow. "Hmm?""Your body need

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