Chapter 38

N was fuming, her voice dripping with venom as sheshed out, “That bitch! She should’ve stayed

hidden, but she dares to strut around? Does she not fear I might have someone take her out?”

Gage chimed in, “N, I’ve heard Tarquin is also in the hospital. You think she came for him?”

At the mention of Tarquin, N’s eyes bulged with rage, “That shameless bitch, thinking she can

seduce Tarquin? He made it clear he’s not into her, yet she sticks to him like glue. Shameless!

Uncle, take her away and give her a lesson she won’t forget! Start by ruining that pretty face of hers,

then let the boys have their way with her, and once they’re done, sell her off to some backwater town. I

never want toy eyes on her again!”

Gage’s eyes sparkled with opportunity. This was the moment he had been waiting for. If Tarquin ever

came after him for bullying Elysia, N would be the perfect shield. After all, as Elijah’s lifesaver,

Tarquin wouldn’t dare me her for anything.

“Rest easy, N. Leave her to me,” Gage reassured her before hanging up. He turned on his heel and

strode to his car.

As he pulled the car door open, Elysia, struggling, poked her head out and cried for help, “Somebody,

please… help me…”

The hospital entrance was crowded, and heads turned at her pleas.

Gage, caught off guard, improvised, “Look, we’re husband and wife. She’s pregnant with my child but

wants to abort. I just have to take her home and talk some sense into her.”

Whispers spread among the onlookers, “Poor man, bad luck in love. The scoundrel gets a beauty, and

what a beauty to end up with him!”

“Yeah, must be the allure of his wallet.”

Gage snorted and climbed into the car, mming the door shut behind him, silencing Elysia’s cries for

help.

Gage eyed Elysia with a predatory grin. Ruining her face was out of the question – such beauty was

too valuable to waste. He’d keep her captive, his own little ything until he was bored, and then he’d

sell her off.

“Even angry, you’re irresistible. Trust me, darling, I’ll take good care of you,” he cooed.

Without a word, Elysia pped him hard across the face.

Taken aback, Gage retaliated with a p of his own. “Bitch, you dare strike me? I’ll teach you a lesson

right now.”

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As he spoke, he began unbuckling his belt, clearly intending to force himself on her.

Elysia was livid, disgusted by his repulsive behavior. She clenched her teeth, staring him down, “I came

back to avoid trouble, but if you push me further, I won’t hold back!”

Hidden in her sleeve was a silver needle, ready to turn him into a eunuch if necessary. She mightck

money, power, and status, but she could defend herself. Those years in the countryside hadn’t been

wasted.

Gage ignored her warning, continuing to undress, but before he could act, the driver mmed on the

brakes.

Gage flew forward.

With a thud, Gage hit the windshield hard.

“Crap! Can’t you drive? Don’t you know I’m busy?” Gage raged, trying to get up, only to hit

his head again on the steering wheel and pass out cold.

The driver called out in panic, “Gage, wake up, look in front…”

Ahead, a sleek ck car blocked their way, trapping thempletely.