Chapter 8
On the day Elizabeth was discharged, the hospital room was empty.[]
She knew Sebastian had gone to find Clarissa again.]
Three years of marriage, and she could cou
on one hand the days he’d spent by her side.[]
She was used to it by now, silently waiting for her immigration papers to be processed.[]
During this time, Clarissa’s instagram never stopped-]
Swiss skiing, the Eiffel Tower, island sunsets… In the photos, Sebastian’s eyes were so tender it hurt to look at.]
The latest post showed them at the foot of a snowy mountain, Sebastian’s long fingers adjusting Clarissa’s scarf, his head bent down to tie it properly while she leaned into his embrace, smiling brilliantly. The caption read: [He said he wants to show me the world.]]]
Elizabeth scrolled past calmly, as if looking at a stranger’s posts.
Three days later, the immigration office finally called to tell her the paperwork was ready.[]
She immediately took a taxi over, and after getting her passport and visa, went to the law office to pick up the divorce papers and disownment documents.[]
Everything was ready. She could finally leave this place completely.
Elizabeth carefully folded the divorce agreement and disownment papers, stuffing them into the innermost compartment of her bag.
Just as she zipped it up, her phone screen lit up.
Clarissa: “We need to talk, “[]
Elizabeth: “About what?”
Clarissa: “You’ve occupied the position of Mrs. Whitmore for three years. Time to give it back to me, don’t
Elizabeth’s mouth twisted into a cold smile as she replied: “Already done.“[]
She tossed her phone into her bag and headed home without looking back.[]
When she pushed open the front door, the motion sensor light in the foyer didn’t turn on.[]
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She frowned and fumbled for the wall switch, when suddenly there was a sharp pain at the back of her head-[]
Before losing consciousness, she heard Clarissa talking to some man. 0
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When she came to. lutter cold wind was whipping her face. Elizabeth’s eyes snapped open to find herself hanging from a cliff!]
Coarse rope cut into her wrists, and beneath her feet was a bottomless abyss.[]
She struggled to turn her head and saw Clarissa hanging not far from her, face pale as death, trembling.
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“Awake?” The kidnapper stood nearby, cigarette dangling from his lips as he sneered. “Don’t worry, your men will be here soon.“[]
As if on cue, the roar of engines echoed in the distance.[]
Several black SUVS raced toward them, screeching to a halt at the cliff’s edge.[]
The doors opened, and Sebastian strode out.[]
He wore a black trench coat, his features sharp and cold, the air pressure around him dangerously low.[]
“Here’s your money. Release them.” His voice was low, carrying an undeniable command.[]
–
The kidnapper grinned: “Well, that’s Mr. Whitmore – sharp and straightforward as ever“]
After taking the briefcase from a bodyguard and confirming the amount, he waved his hand. “The people are yours. You’ll have to rescue them yourself.“]
With that, he and his crew drove off.[]
Elizabeth hung in midair, the rope already starting to loosen, pebbles crumbling from the cliff edge.[]
She gritted her teeth, forcing herself to stay calm.[]
“Sebastian! I’m so scared!” Clarissa sobbed pitifully. “Save me…”
The bodyguard quickly assessed the rope situation, his expression grave: “Mr. Whitmore, the ropes won’t hold much longer. We can only save one person first.“]
Sebastian didn’t hesitate for even a second before walking toward Clarissa.[]
At the same time, Connor and Delilah’s car arrived.
They jumped out, saw the cliff scene, and immediately cried out: “Clarissa!“]
“Save Clarissa first! Quickly! She’s weak, she can’t handle this!” Delilah’s voice was shrill, almost breaking.
Connor rushed over to help, and the three of them worked together to quickly pull clarissa up.[]
Meanwhile, Elizabeth’s rope was making ominous cracking sounds.[]
“Snap-”
She suddenly dropped several feet, cliff debris tumbling down and disappearing into the bottomless darkness!]
“Ma’am!“]]
A bodyguard lunged forward, desperately grabbing the rope.]
The coarse hemp cut into his palms, blood dripping through his fingers, but he finally managed to drag her up.
Elizabeth collapsed on the ground, her wrists scraped raw and bloody. She looked up to see–0
Sebastian lifting Clarissa in his arms, his fingers gently wiping tears from her face, his voice so tender it could melt butter: “Don’t be afraid. I’m here.“D
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Connor was busy wrapping his adopted daughter in a coat while Delilah cupped her face, looking her over anxiously: “My darling, you scared Mommy to death…“]
How ironic that her husband and parents cared less about her than a stranger did.[]
The group escorted Clarissa toward the cars, no one caring whether she lived or died.]
“Ma’am…” the bodyguard began hesitantly, “Are you alright?“]
Elizabeth slowly stood up, dusting off her clothes, and suddenly smiled.[]
“Thank you for saving me,” she said quietly. “Could you do me one more favor?“]
She pulled out the documents she’d prepared earlier–the divorce papers and disownment forms–and handed them to the bodyguard.]
“Please deliver these two gifts to my parents and Sebastian Whitmore.”
The bodyguard didn’t look closely or ask questions, just nodded and took them: “Of course, I’ll deliver them right away.“[
Elizabeth stood there, watching the bodyguard walk toward Sebastian.
Sebastian didn’t even look up, saying coldly: “Seriously? Now of all times? I’m not looking at her gifts now. Throw them in the car.”
Connor and Delilah paid no attention either, focused entirely on comforting Clarissa: “Babe, You must be so scared. Mommy will take you home…”
The bodyguard had no choice but to stuff the documents into the car.
Elizabeth watched this scene and suddenly laughed, her eyes burning.
It was okay. Someday, they’d see them.[]
She turned around, and walked toward the road without looking back, flagging down a taxi.]
“Airport, please.”
The car door closed and the engine started.[]
In the rearview mirror, Sebastian carried Clarissa to their car, Connor and Delilah following close behind. Not one of them looked back at her.
Elizabeth looked away, gazing at the rapidly retreating scenery outside the window, and gently closed her eyes.[]
It was okay. From now on, these people wouldn’t be in her life either.[]
The taxi accelerated away, carrying her toward a brand new life.[]
