In Love, Never Say Never (Ashton Fuller and Scarlett Stovall) novel Chapter 659

I rushed forwards to grab Nora as she collapsed against me. “Leave us behind, Scarlett,” she said hoarsely. “It’s no use. This is our fate!”

I shook my head and held back tears. The strain of her weight against my delicate arm was immense.

Dante had arranged for four bedrooms to be prepared in the villa. As the women occupied the bedrooms, he ordered for them to be cared for.

That’s them settling in.

When they were finally asleep, I went down to the living room where Dante and Danny were having some tea.

They looked up when I emerged. “Is there anything wrong?” Dante frowned.

“I will keep my promise. I’m going in!”

They stared at me for a moment before Dante laughed. “Ms. Stovall,” he said, leaning back in his chair. “Do you know what will happen to you when you enter the operating theatre?”

“I do.”

“I’ve never met anyone who’s as desperate for death as you,” he chuckled.

I said nothing and waited for him to elaborate.

After a slight pause, he said, “You needn’t go in anymore. It’s a waste of your talents for you to be delivering goods. Mr. Abe has plans for you. Have a good rest!”

I was stunned to hear that. The men had returned their attention to their tea, and I didn’t bother asking them further.

Now that Abe knew about me and Ashton, it wouldn’t pay off to use me to transport their product.

Business is all about profit maximization, after all. I was destined for more lucrative operations.

I went back to my bedroom and stood on the balcony. The villa was heavily guarded; escape is nigh impossible.

Besides, it was located in the middle of a dense banana plantation. Without an experienced guide, this villa was as unlocatable as it was impenetrable.

On second thought, Ashton would be searching for me around the city for a couple of days. He wouldn’t be departing Venria just yet.

I saw Armond again the following morning. He came with Abe.

Nora and the rest were very frail and spent most of their time in bed. I went to them a couple of times, but they did not want to see me.

Soon, I gave up the endeavor.

Armond was in the living room having tea with Abe when I emerged from my bedroom.

“How’s your arm?” Armond asked when he saw me.

“Much better,” I replied after a brief pause.

Armond laughed humorlessly. “Can I have a few words with her in private?” he asked Abe.

Abe scowled but nodded.