Chapter 5
Following the sound of the gunshot–0
Marcus was walking toward Sophie, step by step.[]
His face was still expressionless, but I could see a hint of murder in those narrow eyes.[]
He reached Sophie and gently touched her head.[]
“Sorry I’m late.”
Sophie grabbed his arm, about to say something, when a group of suited bodyguards stormed into the restaurant and surrounded the fat guy and his
crew.
“Take Sophie somewhere to rest.“]]
After Sophie left, the fat guy was shaking like a leaf, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing to Marcus over and over.
But Marcus didn’t even look at him–just stepped on his hand as he walked toward me.
Just when I thought he’d noticed I was hurt and was going to help me up-
That cold gun barrel pressed against my forehead.
“When did you find out about Sophie?”
So that’s what this was. He thought I’d orchestrated the whole thing.
That I was the one who sent that fat guy to assault Sophie.
“Marcus, I was trying to save her…“|
“BANG!”
The bullet tore through my right leg instantly, the searing pain making me scream.]
“I don’t like that answer.“]
He suddenly turned to look at the fat guy.
“Now you’re going to answer me.”
The fat guy was sweating bullets, his eyes darting around before he shakily pointed at me.]
“Mr. Black, it was… it was her! She told me to harass Sophie! She said if we slept with Sophie, she’d get us in with you, help us work for you!“]
“What the hell are you talking about?!“]
I stared at the fat guy in disbelief.[]
But the next second Marcus grabbed my chin.
“Victoria Sterling, today you’re going to learn what it means to reap what you sow.
You guys take turns with her, and I’ll let today slide.”
Still heartless as ever.]
“No! You can’t do this to me, Marcus–I’m your wife!“]
“Don’t worry, Mr. Black. We’ll make sure you’re satisfied!“]
Chapter 5
The fat guy and his cronies immediately came at me, not caring about the blood all over me as they started tearing at my clothes and pinning me down.
“You animal! Marcus, you’re nothing but an animal!“[]
The dark figure in the doorway paused for a moment, then walked away.
How I wished at that moment that this wound was fatal, so I wouldn’t have to endure such humiliation.[]
“Well, well, still a virgin! This is worth it, totally worth it!“[]
As the fat man laughed excitedly, a single tear rolled down from the corner of my eye.[]
Pain consumed my entire body as memories of my wedding to Marcus suddenly flashed through my mind.[]
He wore a black suit, standing tall and straight, gently taking my hand from my father.]
That was the closest I’d ever come to happiness. I thought maybe someday we’d fall in love, become a perfect couple.
But it was all just wishful thinking.
By the time dawn broke, the bodyguard who’d been standing watch outside finally came in.[]
“You can go now.”
The fat guy looked like he wanted more, pulling on his pants before tossing a business card onto my body.[]
“Not bad, sweetheart. Hit me up if you need some fun.”
After everyone left, the bodyguard turned his head away and covered me with what was left of my torn dress.
“Mrs. Black, should I take you to the hospital?“[]
Yeah, I had a hole in my head and a bullet wound in my leg, but after all this time, the wounds had already been sealed shut with dried blood.
I struggled to get up from the floor, silently put on my clothes, then pulled out my phone from my bag on the table.
“Winston, move up the timeline.” []
‘I need you to wipe my identity records.”
‘I want… Marcus Black to NEVER find me again.“]
