He Gave Her Strawberries, Gave Me Hives (Ford and Sylvia) novel Chapter 211

Chapter 12

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he basement was dark and damp, with only a single, dim yellow lightbulb swaying overhead.

Melody was thrown roughly onto the cold floor, her wrists handcuffed behind her back, the restraints digging deep red marks into her skin.

efore she could recover from her terror, a bodyguard walked in carrying a tray.

in the tray was a glass of milk, and next to it, a small pile of white powder.

Melody’s pupils contracted. It was the almond powder she feared most.

he was born with a severe allergy to almonds.

No… don’t! I’m allergic to almonds! I’m begging you, don’t do this to me!”

he struggled desperately, but the chains held her fast.

Mr. Blackwood’s orders were for you to have a proper taste of what Ms. Vance once experienced.” The bodyguard’s voice was devoid of warmth as he forced

er jaw open and poured the milk, laced with a large amount of almond powder, down her throat.

he bittersweet powder instantly exploded in her throat. Melody began to cough violently, her lips visibly turning a dark purple. Large patches of red rash [uickly appeared on her skin, and the sensations of itching and suffocation seized her at once.

ike a fish out of water, she thrashed in agony on the floor, her hands frantically clawing at her skin. Blood soon seeped from under her nails, and a rattling ound came from her throat.

Spare me… I’m begging you…” Her voice was so weak it was barely audible, and her consciousness began to fade.

Not until she was in a semi–conscious state did the bodyguard, watching her curl up into a ball on the floor, leave the basement as if discarding a piece of trash.

After an unknown amount of time, Melody awoke in a state of confusion.

he suffocating feeling from the allergic reaction still lingered in her chest, and the rash on her skin itched so intensely that she nearly tore her own flesh off.

‘or several days, Melody endured the lingering pain of her almond allergy in the basement. The rash on her skin would scab over, only for her to scratch it pen again, a cycle of torture that frayed her nerves.

One day, she was brought out by the bodyguards. The glaring sunlight made it almost impossible for her to open her eyes.

he was taken to the side of the villa’s spiral staircase.

his was the very spot where she had once staged her own fall in an attempt to frame Seraphina.

iam stood at the top of the stairs, his posture erect, his face as stern and chiseled as a statue.

Melody, today, you’re going to relive that moment properly.”

Melody’s face turned deathly pale, and she stumbled backward. “No! Liam, you can’t do this to me!”

Liam sneered, ignoring her cries. He simply raised his hand, and two bodyguards immediately stepped forward, grabbing Melody and dragging her up the stairs.

‘No! Let go of me!” Melody screamed.

Amidst her struggles and cries, the bodyguards mercilessly gave her a hard shove.

“Ahhh-

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He Gave Her Strawberries. Gave Me Hives. I Gave Them Both A One–Way Ticket To BANKRUPTCY.

Chapter 12

With a blood–curdling scream, Melody tumbled down the stairs.

Her body repeatedly slammed against the hard steps, each impact bringing excruciating pain.

Finally, she landed heavily on the floor, her right leg twisted at a bizarre angle. A wave of intense pain instantly washed over her.

It hurts… my leg…” She clutched her right leg, cold sweat beading on her forehead, tears mixing with dust to streak her face.

bodyguard went to check on her and reported to Liam upstairs, “Mr. Blackwood, her leg is fractured. Should we send her to the hospital?”

le stood his ground, his gaze unwavering. “Of course. Send her to the hospital. She needs to be healed so she can continue to repay her debt.”

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