“Nora…”
Franco gently supported the back of Nora’s neck with one hand. His other hand, gripping a tissue, shook as he wiped the dark blood from the corner of her lips.
“Don’t do this. Please, you have to be okay.”
His eyes were bloodshot and raw. It looked like his whole world had shattered, his body curling over hers in pure panic and heartbreak.
He held Nora close, completely lost and desperate. The doctors were just as shaken, rushing to check every inch of her, their movements frantic.
“How is she?” Franco’s voice was sharp and unsteady as he stared at the head doctor.
The doctor hesitated, watching as Nora’s heart rate finally began to settle. His brows drew together in confusion.
“Her vitals are stable. There’s nothing wrong on the monitors,” he murmured, still scanning the data. “But… the bleeding won’t stop. And it’s all dark blood.”
Franco’s grip only tightened. “Then do something. Help her!” His voice cracked, barely holding it together. “I’m so sorry, Nora.”
He couldn’t believe he’d trusted a random girl. How had he let Nora end up in her hands? If it weren’t for that girl, Nora wouldn’t be like this.
If anything happened to Nora, he’d never forgive her. Never.
…
Apex, two hours earlier.
Hans finally got the confirmation he’d been chasing all morning.
“Anthony, it’s true. Charlotte went to Solenia to see Franco. She’s at the presidential residence, by herself.”
Anthony frowned, immediately grabbing his phone to call Charlotte. But when he tried, he realized she’d set her phone to forward all calls. She didn’t want to talk to him at all.
He couldn’t reach her. Not now.
Franco was dangerous, and Anthony knew how much trouble Lottie could be in if anyone found out she was Asclepius. If her identity got out, it would be a disaster. She could end up with people all over the world hunting for her.
He’d spoiled her, let her do whatever she wanted, and now she was risking everything.
“Anthony, what do we do?” Hans started, but Anthony was already on his feet, face dark as he snatched up his jacket.
“We’re going to Solenia.”
Charlotte took a quick look around the dark room, a cold smile curling across her lips.
So that’s where she got her attitude from.
Nine: Don’t worry, I’ll handle it. You guys keep your eyes on the N Organization shipment. Since Franco likes holding things hostage, send him a few more truckloads.
Jackson: …
Adonis: …
If Franco seized the shipment and missed the deadline, the losses would be more than ten times what the shipment was worth. Was Charlotte setting her dad up on purpose? Hopefully she wouldn’t bankrupt him the first time they met.
Nine: Also, send me Mrs. Hawk’s full medical report.
Seeing that, Adonis felt both relieved and weirdly excited.
Charlotte was Franco’s daughter.
That meant she was the future heir of Solenia.

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Muito boa a história só quero que se resolva logo o problema da mutaçao e que a nora volte as duas se curem ! Antony e Charlotte tudo de bom e os outros casais que estão se formando tudo fofo só falta o Donald e o amigo do Andrew arrumar um amor ! História tem drama romance e comédia lottie mocinha forte que não leva desaforos Antony completamente apaixonado por ela. ( Espero que lottie acabei de vez com esteve ,Olivia ! chega de Olivia enchendo o saco e difamando a lottie parece barata morre nunca essa peste)...
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