When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 559

**HereSelf 559**

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“Natalie has been taken against her will and brought to the treacherous depths of the ocean. Who is behind this?”

Baron’s voice dropped a few notches, a tone so low that it could be mistaken for fatigue if one weren’t paying close attention. Yet, those who knew him well could sense the simmering anger beneath the surface.

James felt a jolt of disbelief wash over him at the mention of Natalie.

“Mr. Baron… you know Natalie?” he stammered, the words tumbling out before he could stop them.

As soon as he spoke, Shauna’s whip sliced through the air once more, the crack echoing like thunder in the tense atmosphere.

“You will answer only what Mr. Baron asks! Since when did it become your place to question him? Do you truly believe you are worthy of such a privilege?”

James felt as if the ground beneath him was crumbling, his body teetering on the edge of collapse.

Shauna’s merciless demeanor was relentless.

He clenched his jaw tightly, the pressure on his molars sharp enough to draw blood, but his gaze remained fixed on Baron. “Mr. Baron, I understand your rules, but even if I am to meet my end, I deserve to know the reason behind it, don’t I? You’re asking about Natalie… could it be that she holds some significance for you?”

A flicker of admiration sparked in Baron’s eyes as he observed James’ audacity.

Despite the palpable fear that gripped him, James was willing to gamble his life on a question that clearly mattered to Baron. This indicated just how crucial Natalie was to the enigmatic figure looming behind him.

Shauna was poised to strike again, but Baron raised a hand, halting her in her tracks.

James’ body was on the brink of giving out, held together only by the sheer force of will, bolstered by the presence of Mr. Baron.

If Shauna continued her brutal onslaught, he feared he would soon be beyond saving. With Baron’s intervention, Shauna reluctantly withdrew her whip, though her eyes remained fixed on James, radiating venomous fury. James inwardly exhaled a sigh of relief, knowing he was barely hanging on, yet his gaze remained unwaveringly on Baron, underscoring the gravity of his inquiry regarding Natalie.

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**Chapter 559: Who Ordered It**

Baron didn’t shy away from the truth, his voice steady and unyielding.

“Natalie is my wife.”

James’ eyes widened in shock, the revelation hitting him like a freight train.

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“You’re the live-in son-in-law of the Stone family? Weren’t you supposed to be a worthless nobody?”

As soon as the words left his mouth, realization dawned on him like a lightning bolt, and he quickly bit down on his lip, sealing his lips shut. Inside, he felt as if an explosive had detonated, leaving him reeling in embarrassment. He wished for nothing more than to vanish from existence.

Baron merely observed him with a languid gaze, unfazed by James’ blunder. “I’ve provided the information you sought. Now, it’s your turn to answer my question.”

James fell silent, the weight of Baron’s words suffocating him.

Shauna, with her fiery temperament, rolled up her sleeves, ready for action.

“Stay back! I swear, if I die, you’ll never find out anything!”

“Oh? You think you’re that crucial? Spare me! Did you truly believe we only captured you?”

Shauna’s laughter was chilling, her confidence radiating. “Even if you perish, we still have Rachel. And she’s far more valuable than you.”

James’ face fell, the color draining from it.

“You’ve taken Rachel too?”

“What do you think? That old scoundrel was deeply involved in our Madam’s switched birth over two decades ago. Do you believe Mr. Baron would allow her to slip through our fingers? Now she’s trying to leverage the Luke family’s connections to escape Ocean City, but that all hinges on whether Mr. Baron grants her that opportunity.”

Shauna’s words shattered James’ mental defenses, crumbling his resolve.

“Don’t touch her! I’ll talk! I’ll tell you everything!”

Upon hearing his capitulation, Shauna finally lowered the syringe but didn’t step back, her gaze still fixed on him, ready to strike at the slightest misstep.

Baron’s expression turned serious, the gravity of the situation weighing heavily in the air.

“Who is the individual behind you?”

James inhaled deeply, steeling himself. “I don’t know. We’ve never met the Boss. We follow orders without question. The only person I know who has met the Boss is Rachel.”

“Does Rachel hold a significant position in your organization?”