Chapter 12
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Hendrix’s pupils abruptly constricted, his chest feeling as if struck by a sledgehammer.
Elizabeth’s smile grew increasingly sardonic. Do you know what she left behind That necklace–you gave it to her, didn’t you You’ve seen the surveillance footage inside…
Wasn’t every strike delivered by your own hand
The air hung dead still for several seconds.
Then Hendrix suddenly laughed.
He rose with deliberate slowness, approached Elizabeth, and gently cupped her face–a touch tender as a lover’s, yet his eyes chilled to the bone.
You’re right. I was blind to who she really was, he murmured softly. So now… it’s time to correct that mistake.
Before Elizabeth could react, the office door swung open again. Two bodyguards strode toward her, binding her tight- ly with coarse rope.
Elizabeth’s eyes flew wide open, nearly toppled by the immense force Hendrix! You can’t do this to me! I… I can pay back the money!
Hendrix stepped back, his face blank as he watched her cuffed hands Pay back You think I care about that little cash
He leaned close to her ear, his voice as light as a snake hissing
I’ll make you taste what it means to wish you were dead.
Hendrix stood in the psychiatric hospital corridor, the cold fluorescent light stretching his shadow long.
He still clutched that file, detailing all Elizabeth’s crimes over the years–embezzlement, commercial fraud, intention- al injury, even how she meticulously framed Alexandra.
The ward door was pushed open. Elizabeth curled up in the corner, her face still wrapped in bandages, the scars left after her self–harm.
She looked up and saw Hendrix, a flicker of hope flashing in her eyes Hendrix… are you here to save me She crawled forward on her knees a few steps, but her weak body couldn’t support her through the movement.
Elizabeth lay on the ground, covered in filth, her fingers still clutching Hendrix’s pant leg desperately.
Hendrix didn’t answer. He just slowly crouched in front of her, looking down at her from above. His gaze was as cold as ice, his voice low and calm Elizabeth, do you know why I’m here
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Elizabeth shook her head tremblingly, tears streaming down I… I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong…
He let go, took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands, his face full of disgust.
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The movement stung Elizabeth’s eyes sharply. Her pupils contracted abruptly as she lunged at Hendrix, only to be kicked away. She collapsed on the floor, screaming hysterically Hendrix! You can’t do this to me! I loved you so much! Everything I did was for you!
For me Hendrix’s eyes turned ice–cold. You destroyed everything between Alexandra and me for your own selfish de- sires. Was that for me
Since that’s how it is, it’s my turn to do something for you.
He turned and nodded to the doctor at the door Starting today, I’ll personally design her treatment plan.
The doctor respectfully handed over a new medical record. Hendrix opened the first page, which read [Patient #0487. Treatment Plan Electroshock Therapy, Medication Control, Lifetime Confinement.]
Elizabeth struggled wildly No! You can’t do this! Hendrix, I curse you! Curse you to never receive Alexandra’s for- giveness!
Hendrix left the ward without turning back, Elizabeth’s heart–wrenching cries echoing behind him.
He stood in the corridor lighting a cigarette, his gaze inscrutable through the swirling smoke.
The assistant cautiously approached Mr. Sanchez, per your orders, the Quinlan family assets are frozen. Elizabeth’s parents have been restricted from movement, ensuring they can’t locate Ms. Quinlan… no, Patient Quinlan.
Hendrix murmured a faint Hmm Leak her embezzlement scandal to the press. I’ll have her reputation destroyed.
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