Chapter 110\u00a0<\/p>\n
With the last shred of consciousness, Sydney managed to slide the thin silver needle beneath her skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she woke again, she was lying on a hotel bed. Her limbs felt heavy and useless, yet the room was empty, silent. There was no one else in sight. She did not have time to think. Instinctively, she grabbed her phone and dialed the one number etched into her memory.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The call barely connected when the door opened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Victor sauntered in with a lewd grin. He blinked in mild surprise to see her awake. \u201cWell, well. Not bad. Must be nice to be a doctor. That dose would have knocked anyone else out for hours, and here you are, up in ten minutes?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sydney knew it was thanks to the needle that had slowed the drug\u2019s effects. Still, the dosage was far too strong. She had no strength to run, no chance to fight. Whoever had planned this had intended to leave her no escape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hiding her trembling hands beneath the quilt, she glared at him. \u201cVictor! What the hell do you think you\u2019re doing?!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat am I doing?\u201d He raised a brow and strolled closer. \u201cIsn\u2019t it obvious?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes burned red, and her voice hoarse but sharp as steel. \u201cYou\u2019re insane!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTsk, tsk. If I\u2019d known the drug made your voice this soft when you\u2019re mad, I wouldn\u2019t have waited all these years.\u201d He bent down and inhaled the scent of her hair, heat flashing in his eyes. \u201cYoung lady, even your hair smells sweet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sydney forced her shaking body still and said through her gritted teeth, \u201cJulian and Caleb are still downstairs!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo what?\u201d His grin turned vile. \u201cThe elevator broke three minutes ago. We\u2019re on the 21st floor. By the time they get up here, I\u2019ll already be done with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had done this kind of filthy thing countless times. What thrill remained if it relied on mutual consent?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone knew Caleb\u2019s heart belonged to someone else. For the sake of the Hampton-Sterling alliance, would he risk a war over a nominal wife? Hardly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As for Julian, Victor indeed feared him. But even if Julian wanted him dead, he would still have to get past Eloise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Worst case? Victor might take a beating.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, it did not matter. So long as Victor had Sydney, it was worth it. His obsession with her had grown into a gnawing addiction. The more unattainable she was, the more it drove him mad.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the auction was wrapping up. The organizers fussed over Julian when his phone vibrated. He glanced at the screen, brows tightening. Just as he was about to answer, the call cut off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His expression went stone cold. In the next instant, he spun on his heel and strode toward the exit. He tried calling back, but the number was already powered off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elliot, who had been at his side for years, instantly sensed the change. \u201cMr. Sterling, what happened?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian\u2019s face darkened. \u201cDid you see her?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Elliot froze for a heartbeat before realizing whom he meant. \u201cI saw Ms. Wilson a little while ago. She headed toward the\u00a0<\/p>\n
elevators. She must have left. But\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He hesitated.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSay it!\u201d Julian\u2019s voice cracked like a whip.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe seemed off. In a rush. Like something was wrong.\u201d The more Elliot thought, the more unease gnawed at him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Caleb and Penelope emerged together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Caleb frowned. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian pinned him with an icy stare. \u201cHas Sydney contacted you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Penelope\u2019s heart lurched violently. She had planned everything, yet she had never imagined Julian would attend tonight\u2019s auction. His reputation for ruthless efficiency was legendary. She forced herself to remain composed, hiding her reaction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then a thought struck her, and she smiled coldly. So what if they realized Sydney was missing? No matter how frantic they got, Sydney was doomed tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Caleb checked his phone and shook his head. \u201cNo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julian\u2019s expression went glacial.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHave Peter lock down the entire hotel and pull the surveillance. You! Take a team. Search floor by floor. Find her,\u201d he ordered decisively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella\u2019s storytelling style is immersive and addictive\u2014perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.<\/p>\n
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