Take Me Away novel Chapter 116

"Everyone in Cherry Grove Residence calls him 'sir.' We're not allowed to call his name," Emily said after hearing what Fiona said.

"But who's he?" Fiona asked through gritted teeth. "I mean, what does he do? Why do all of you fear him so much?"

"He is well-connected. He's allied with some of the country's highest officials!" Emily spoke with much admiration. "He is a successful businessman. It's said that he controls around thirty percent of T Country's economy. He operates countless mines and the money he earns is beyond even our wildest dreams. Working here is a privilege. Many people would do anything to work under him."

"Is that why you don't want to leave?"

Emily looked away after hearing Fiona's question. "Well, that's not the main reason." Looking back at Fiona, she sighed. "We don't leave because of drugs. Miss Ji, if it weren't for you, I would have died. Getting thrown out of Cherry Grove Residence would've killed me!"

"Drugs?" Fiona shivered.

"Yes, the drugs..." Emily sighed. "They may be harmful, but for us here in Cherry Grove Residence, they're our antidote. We can't live a day without them. And we won't be able to afford it if we're not working here. It would be like dying a slow death!"

"Everyone here has had those drugs?" Fiona's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Yes. It's his way of ensuring our loyalty," Emily said in a grave tone, looking straight at Fiona's eyes. "Everyone who enters Cherry Grove Residence would be asked to take the drugs on their first day. That's when we begin to crave more of them. Only you are the exception, Miss Ji. I see that he cares about you very much. I hope you'll live a happy life with him. He is handsome, powerful, and rich. He'd give you the best of everything!"

"Get out!" Fiona said coldly. These people were crazy. They even cried and pleaded not to be sent out after they were abused. They also went out of their way to help Charles to win his favor. It was madness!

Emily was initially stunned, but after collecting herself, she responded, "Miss Ji, I'm only thinking about what's best for you. This place is heavily guarded. You won't be able to escape!"

"Shut up..." There was anger in Fiona's eyes. "Get out!"

"Miss Ji..."

"I said leave!" she roared before falling back to her bed.

There was a long pause, after which Emily could only sigh. She pushed the door open but before she stepped out, she turned back to her and said, "Call me if you're hungry, Miss Ji. I'll be outside."

And with that, the door close behind Emily.

When the room was quiet again, Fiona could no longer hold back the tears from her eyes. One by one, droplets raced down her cheeks, streaking to her chin.

'You can cry for now, Fiona. But after this, you have to be strong. Don't give up, no matter how hard it would be. You can leave this place,' she told herself. She would rather die than live the rest of her life there.

Meanwhile, someone was shouting in one room of Cherry Grove Residence.

"Let me out! You jerks! Don't you know who my boyfriend is? You'd all be scared to death when I tell you!"

The entire corridor looked chaotic given the ruckus the woman was causing.

"Just you wait! I'll have Spencer capture all of you! Let me out!"

"Celine is being very troublesome." Just outside the door, Charles stood with his bodyguards and Francis. "Leave her alone!" he ordered the guards.

"Yes, sir."

"Also, keep an eye on Spencer's every move. Let me known as soon as he arrives in T Country. We have to be prepared for when our distinguished guest comes here."

"Yes, sir." Francis nodded. He anticipated that they were going to have to deal with Spencer soon enough. After all, they did kidnap his wife.

Francis believed that women always caused trouble wherever they went. And just then, a battle between Charles and Spencer was looming. He wondered how long it would take before Charles' identity got exposed.

They passed by Celine's room and continued walking. When the women in the mansion heard that Charles was coming, they went out of their way to look presentable and ready to greet him. However, Charles' bodyguards prevented them from getting close to him.

Without so much as looking sideways, Charles went straight to a room at the end of the third floor. He knew that she must be sketching in the room. But that day, he had a special plan for her.

Charles turned the door knob gently and stepped in. "What are you sketching today?" he asked casually.

"Sir." Hearing his voice, the woman quickly put down her pencil and turned around. She lowered her eyes and smiled. "I didn't know you were coming to visit me."

The woman had a pretty face that was framed by her gorgeous raven hair.

She was Leona, a student of D University who had been expelled not too long ago. She used to be one of Fiona's roommates.

"Come with me," Charles said curtly.

"Yes." Leona nodded. She had been staying in Cherry Grove Residence for two months and she had learn to be obedient. Even though she had many questions in her heart, she would never dare ask Charles anything.

Out in the mansion's garden, the sun was shining brightly and the sweet scent of flowers permeated the air.

Leona realized that she hadn't gone out in a while. She followed behind Charles, looking in the direction of where they were going. She wondered if the governor had come to see her again like last time. But something felt strange. The women in Cherry Grove Residence mostly entertained guests at night. Leona couldn't help but wonder why they were heading to the main building.

"You must be confused. I'm taking you to see an old friend," Charles said with a grim smile.