âEverythingâs my fault, so please, tell Dixon to let me off! I wonât do anything like this in the future, I swear it!â
One of her hands had been dismembered and the wound was not bandaged up. It looked especially frightening.
She was covered in blood and grime and reeked of a rotten stench. Even dirty stray dogs looked better than she did right now.
That was not all as her feet were shackled as well, causing a jarring sound whenever she moved.
Jennifer knew Dixon was ruthless, but she did not expect him to be so harsh.
He had not gone easy on his own aunt.
In the past, Jennifer had her suspicions about the relationship between Dixon and Sienna, but now, she was finally sure of what was going on.
The two of them already had a child! Thereâs definitely something going on between them. I didnât expect Dixon to be so protective towards Sienna. Iâve been living in hell the past couple of days. No, this place makes hell sound like a resort!
âDixon, whatâs going on? Just let her go. I donât want to see her face,â Sienna frowned. She was not doing this out of kindness. In fact, the reason why she was able to work as Dixonâs trusted subordinate was that she was a ruthless person as well.
She was seething when she recalled how Jennifer had humiliated her back in the hospital.
âGet out of my sight, you wench. The very thought of you irks me.â
âSince my woman doesnât forgive you, scram!â Dixon flashed a wicked smile reminiscent of the devil himself. âThe Haddock Groupâs mental hospital has many facilities there. Aunt Jennifer, you can enjoy your retirement there!â
He waved, and the two men dressed in black brought Jennifer away.
Jennifer screamed in despair, âYou wonât get away with this! Youâll die a horrible death! You shameless adulterers! Iâll definitely kill you! No, let go of me! I refuse to go!â
Jennifer had underestimated Siennaâs viciousness as well. She did not expect that Sienna would not feel sorry for her even when she was in such a state.
At the Centennial Healthcareâs lab.
Ashlyn had been unconscious for half a day.
After taking the medicine, she started coughing up blood violently.
Jaredâs heart was racing with fear and all of his hairs stood on an end at the sight.
He called a doctor over, but the doctor was at a loss and could only monitor her condition.
Jared had been staying by Ashlynâs bedside all this while, but she showed no signs of regaining consciousness.
He started to panic and paced in circles.
Harrison could not help but grumble, âThatâs enough, Jared. Iâm getting dizzy just looking at you.â
Anderson sighed, âWe know you care about the boss, but this isnât something we can interfere in. Now that sheâs taken the medicine, weâll have to leave it to her.â
âYou two know nothing!â Jared glared at the twins angrily. âShe needs to take two pills a day for twenty-
one days! Itâs just the first day, and her body is already reacting so violently to it. What about the next twenty days?â
âIsnât it weird that the side effects are so severe?â Harrison couldnât help but blurt out.
Jaredâs face fell and did not comment.
The whole thing is weird. Think about it, a man was willing to endure excruciating pain, almost draining his entire bodyâs worth of blood, in order to produce this medicine.
Jared shuddered at the thought of the pain Lucas went through. He felt bad for Lucas as well.
Meanwhile, Lucas was peering into the lounge area of the lab using binoculars as he stood on the fifth floor of the opposite hospital.
When he saw Ashlyn lying lifelessly on the bed, he felt a pang in his heart.
Is the medicine ineffective? Why is she still unconscious? No, that canât be right. That antidote costs one hundred million! Thereâs no reason for the other party to lie.
At this point in time, Ashlyn stirred and opened her eyes. âMmmâ¦â
Her mind was blank and her eyes were out of focus.