All Chapters of Run From the Fraud and Into True Love's Arms: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

A few days passed, and the so-called "family dinner" was just around the corner.Sabrina had just taken on a new case and considered using a business trip as an excuse to avoid attending the dinner.However, just as she was about to board the plane, she was stopped at the gate."Mrs. Sterling, Mrs. Sterling Senior specifically gave instructions that you aren't allowed to leave Lark City before the family dinner."Martin Tylers, the head of the bodyguards, sounded polite enough, but his tone was firm and authoritative, leaving no room for argument.Sabrina tightened her hold on her luggage.The bodyguards watched her closely as she returned to Azure Bay. They didn't let her out of their sight.Neither Cameron nor Katherine was home. Sabrina guessed that it was because Dante was still recovering at the hospital.Still, she thought that the peace and quiet were a good thing.Just then, Susan brought over a luxurious gift box, her smile wide."Mrs. Sterling, this is a gift that M

Sabrina said, "Yes, the dress fits me well…"She didn't understand what Archer was getting at, and her mind was completely blank. She found herself simply following his lead.For a moment, she thought that she had heard Archer chuckling lightly in response.The tension at the dinner table was evident.Cameron motioned for the maids to pour some more wine for Archer. Then, he smiled gently at him and asked cautiously, "Uncle Archer, how did you and Rina meet?"At once, Sabrina looked completely petrified.Her heart wouldn't stop hammering in her chest. She was worried to death that Archer would say something horrifying. After all, their past wasn't exactly honorable or worth shouting about.Archer, however, remained as composed as ever.He just looked up at Cameron and set down his fork, stating, "You seem very concerned about it, Mr. Sterling.""Rina is my wife, and we share a deep affection for each other. Of course I'm concerned about her."As if to further prove his statem

Cameron had initially been feeding Dante at the table. When he heard what Chase said, he handed Dante over to one of the maids and wheeled himself to the door.He asked, "Officer, may I ask why you're looking for Katherine?"The Sterlings were one of the wealthiest and most well-known families in Lark City, and the police officers naturally knew who Cameron was.Chase nodded at him in greeting before resuming his stern tone, saying, "Ms. Johnston is suspected of instigating and hiring individuals to assault her victims. We would like to detain her and bring her to the station for questioning to assist with further investigations."The entire manor descended into shock.As soon as Chase finished speaking, the Sterling family members quickly huddled together in groups of twos and threes, whispering amongst themselves.Tina frowned as she turned to look sternly at Katherine. "Katie, what's the meaning of this?"Katherine was already panicking when Tina looked sternly at her, and it

"The Sterling family's affairs?" Archer echoed, chuckling softly."Weren't you the one who just told me two seconds ago that the Sampsons and Sterlings have been in-laws for decades, which makes us a family, Mr. Sterling?"And since we're all 'family,' I think it's justified for me to be concerned about it."Archer then descended the stairs and slowly walked up to Cameron. He crouched down, carrying an overwhelming sense of pressure as he spoke in a soft voice. "It seems like your 'doting husband' persona isn't quite up to par, Mr. Sterling."Then, Archer turned around and strode out of the door without staying for another second.Sterling Manor's architecture was modeled after ancient structures, with carved beams and paintings on the rafters, creating a very classy, elegant look. The floor was almost entirely made out of granite, hard and firm.It was the dead of winter, and Sabrina was only wearing a thin dress. When the breeze blew, causing the cypress branches above her to s

Gerald continued, "And, to ensure your absolute safety, Mrs. Sterling Senior specially arranged for two bodyguards to protect you at all times during the walk. That way, you won't accidentally injure yourself in the poor visibility at night."It only took a moment for the surprise on Sabrina's face to turn into astonishment. Then, she chuckled out loud.Even if she were a fool, she couldn't possibly fail to realize that Mindy's so-called "plea" was just another more insidious way to punish her.Everybody knew how large Sterling Manor's perimeter was. Even if she were to walk on her own two feet, she would probably have to walk for an hour or two, let alone walking on her knees.She turned around and looked at the two bodyguards behind her.They had put it so nicely for her, telling her that the bodyguards were for her protection. But really, it was just to make sure that she didn't slack off.After all, there were a number of blind spots around the manor that weren't covered by t