Chapter 19
In the hospital room, Stanley lay in bed, watching a live stream of the press conference on his phone. The swelling on his face had gone down, but his expression was cold and threatening.
He gripped his phone tightly, a menacing glint in his eyes as he cursed under his breath, “Dann Kristina, She’s screwed up my plans again. Since she doesn’t appreciate my efforts, don’t blame me for being ruthless!
Then, as if a thought struck him, Stanley smirked slightly, exited the live stream, and made a call.
“Kristina wants to go up against me? She has no idea what she’s in for, he sneered silently,
Meanwhile, Kristina had been back at the McClain residence and was making soup for Trenton. The kitchen was filled with as delicious aroma.
Suddenly, her phone vibrated in her pocket. She pulled it out and saw a strange mumber on the screen.
A man’s unfamiliar voice came through. “Is this Ms. Bentley? I’m the general manager of Angry Group. We’ve completed the review of the venture capital project you mentioned earlier. If it’s convenient, would you like to meet in person to discuss it?”
Kristina paused for a moment. Quickly, she recalled the project details. In her previous life, she had helped Stanley with this investment, and it had been a huge success.
Since the benefits hadn’t gone to Stanley yet Kristina was definitely going to keep it for herself “Tin available. When should we meet?” she asked.
“Let’s mer
meet at Suite 3302 in the Encounter Club. Il bring the head of a venture capital firmy with me,” the man replied.
“Sure, no problem,” Kristina smiled. She then took a bowl of soup upstairs to Trenton and helped him settle into a peaceful sleep.
Later, she made her way to the prearranged meeting spot. However, as soon as she entered the suite, she heard the lock click behind her, and the door was remotely locked behind her.
“Something’s not right. Kristina’s heart raced as she looked up and saw several burly men lounging on the sofa, all with their torsos bare. Tve been tricked.
Stanley sat in a wheelchair next to the sofa. The bruises that bad once distorted his features were now completely healed. A sly smile spread across his face as his gaze traveled over Kristina
He snapped his fingers at the men. “Alright, the leading lady for the film is here; now it’s your turn to take the stage.”
The burly men rose from the sofa, each wearing a greasy, lecherous grin. They were shirtless, clad only in towels that barely concealed anything. Two particularly overweight ones jiggled with every step, their playful demeanor making Kristina’s skin crawl.
Overwhelmed, Kristina turned to desperately press the door handle, but it was already locked. “Stanley are you aware that what you’re doing is illegal! I’m your aunt. If Belinda discovers this, you’re done fort” she stated icily.
Stanley chuckled sarcastically, turning on the video camera he’d set up nearby “Don’t worry about me. Just enjoy this delightful experience,” he said with a sinister edge
The burly men surrounded Kristina, and the one in the middle, a portly figure with a greasy smile, waved a remote control mockingly. “Don’t bother trying to escape, there’s no way out for you.
Kristina’s face went pale as she pressed herself against the wall. She wrapped her arms tightly around herself and shook uncontrollably, “Stay back.
Don’t come near me?”
“She’s a real pro at acting, isn’t the So convincing the overweight man sneered, attempting to grab Kristina.
Instinctively, Kristina recoiled, backing towards the corner of the room. Her back hit the light switch, casting the entire room into darkness.
“Help!” she screamed as a hand suddenly seized her arm. Quickly, her body was yanked forcefully to the side and flung onto the sofa.
3:07 PM
Chapter 20
