An Ominous Premonition
“Go to hell!” With a fierce swing, Sophia brought the lamp post crashing down just as Katelyn’s blade aimed once more for her abdomen. The impact nearly rendered Katelyn unconscious. Despite this, her blade found its mark in Sophia’s abdomen once again.
In retaliation, Sophia delivered a powerful kick, sending Katelyn tumbling backward to the ground.
Sophia heard the distinct sound of the door lock turning. Realizing she could no longer stay, she gave a furious glare at Katelyn before turning and climbing out the window.
Just then, the door flew open.
Vincent stormed in with Ashlyn and the others. The sight before him tightened a knot of fear in his gut. He cried out, “Katelyn!”
Ashlyn, visibly shaken, had barely crossed the threshold when the scent of blood hit her senses. She exclaimed in panic, “Katelyn!” This time, Norma and the others hung back. With Vincent on the scene, recklessness was off the table. The formidable influence of the Adams Group loomed large over them.
Spotting the open window, Vincent instructed, “Samuel, after her!”
Acknowledging with a sharp nod, Samuel responded, “On it!”
Turning to survey the room, Vincent finally noticed Katelyn lying on the floor in the corner near the bed. Her clothes were scattered in a mess, and large areas of her skin were exposed and reddened in a way that was clearly unnatural.
A stormy expression crossed Vincent’s face. Radiating a chilling intensity, he quickly covered Katelyn with a bed sheet, scooped her into his arms, and yelped, “To the hospital, now!”
As Samuel pursued Sophia, Ashlyn hurriedly said, “I’ll bring the car around.” Panic surged through her veins.
Katelyn knew the medicine was risky, so why had she taken it? Confusion reigned, yet the urgency of the moment left no space for reflection.
Although Norma had no idea what had happened, the blood on the floor made it clear that a life-and-death struggle had just taken place. This wasn’t a moment of catching someone in the act of infidelity; it was a desperate fight for survival.
Her companions remained silent, intuitively knowing that words would only disrupt the already tense atmosphere.
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Shortly after, Vincent was seen guiding Katelyn into the car. Ashlyn started the engine and drove straight toward the hospital.
In Vincent’s embrace, Katelyn’s body was a storm of distress. Her hands erratically searched Vincent’s torso, sending involuntary shivers through him.
Vincent caught one of Katelyn’s wandering hands, swallowing hard.
“Keep still!”
Katelyn, hearing Vincent’s plea, pinched her thigh sharply, seeking clarity. This brief pain cleared her mind momentarily. Pushing against Vincent, she gasped.
“Mr. Adams, forgive me, I can’t control myself.” How she wished she could just faint.
As Ashlyn drove ahead, she heard Katelyn’s voice and realized Katelyn was barely conscious. Tears filled Ashlyn’s eyes uncontrollably as she whispered, “Katelyn, you knew that drug was dangerous, why did you take it?”
She should have just faked a drug effect. Now, she had reduced herself to such a state.
As confusion clouded her thoughts again, Katelyn pinched her thigh anew.
“It was necessary, to prevent her from suspecting your loyalty.” It was the only way to keep Ashlyn out of harm’s way. Given Ashlyn’s limited means of self-defense, she stood no chance against someone as merciless as Sophia.
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