The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 293

Isabella was cooking when she heard the door open. Upon sticking her head out from the kitchen, she saw that Nina had returned. She also immediately noticed the men's coat draped over the latter's shoulders and the bruises on her neck.

As anger surged through her, she shoved aside the plates and bowls which created loud noises.

Something so serious has happened to our family. My precious Zayne is still locked up in prison, yet as his sister, she still has the mood to go out and fool around!

“Mom, I'm home.” Feeling physically and mentally exhausted, Nina uttered a simple greeting to the upset Isabella, then started heading toward her room to rest.

However, she had barely taken two steps when a loud slap rang out, and she felt a burning pain in her cheek.

Covering her face, Nina turned to stare at her mother in disbelief.

Isabella jabbed a finger against Nina's forehead so belligerently that her fingernail threatened to pierce the latter's skin.

As she did so, she berated Nina. “Where have you been, you little brat? Be honest! Did you end up sleeping with some guy? How many times have I told you that women need to learn to have self-respect? A defiled woman is worth nothing! Have you thrown everything I taught you out the window?”

Isabella looked livid as it mattered greatly to her whether or not Nina was still a virgin.

She had always possessed a narrow and limited view of the world and had an extremely patriarchal mindset.

Although Nina did not suffer any mistreatment at home, she could never hold a candle to Zayne.

One completed their studies locally and was left to fend for themselves. Meanwhile, the other was sent abroad and given money for further studies.

The way I see it, daughters are a burden. It's a pity that my most beloved son is now in prison. We have a tough lawsuit on our hands. Because of that, the family is in massive debt. We still have a mortgage to pay. More importantly, we need money for bribes to ensure everything is taken care of inside the prison. I'm only a housewife with not many skills. Where am I supposed to get that much money?

Left with no alternative, Isabella could only rest her hope on her only daughter.

She did not think her daughter was much to look at, but she had to admit that the latter had a well-developed figure. What was most important was that she was still a virgin.

While chatting with one of her old friends, Isabella learned that her friend's daughter was now someone's mistress. Not only did the friend's daughter get a big house, but as long as she flirted a little with her wealthy lover, she could even get a hefty sum every month for her living expenses.

Naturally, Isabella was tempted.

As far as I know, that friend's daughter had a terrible reputation. She used to be an escort at some nightclub, yet even someone like her managed to snag a generous man. Since Nina is still a virgin, she'll surely be able to find an even better catch than my friend's daughter. I've worked hard to raise her all these years, just waiting for the moment to marry her off and net a little fortune.

Hence, Isabella even went so far as to secretly ask her friend whether any wealthy businessmen were looking for virgins.

Her friend's daughter promised to connect Isabella to some people and said she would get back to the latter within a couple of days.

I never expected that before even getting a chance to hear from my friend, Nina would've already been...

As such, it was unsurprising that Isabella flew into such a rage. In fact, she even had the urge to kill Nina!

There's sure to be a world of difference between the prices for a virgin and one who's not!

“Mom, I'm very tired. I want to go and rest,” Nina said.

Her heart ached as she thought about how Isabella did not bother to ask her what had happened, even after seeing her return home in such a wretched state. On the contrary, Isabella merely lashed out at Nina, leaving the latter utterly disappointed.

Infuriated by Nina's attitude, Isabella yanked her daughter's hair so hard that she nearly tore her scalp off. “Oh, so you're rebelling now. I asked whether you're still a virgin. Answer me!”

Nina was weak, and her scalp hurt from Isabella tugging at her hair. Filled with grief, she turned to the latter and shouted, “I'm not a virgin anymore. I'm not! A guy forced himself on me! Are you happy now?

Shocked by Nina's response, Isabella stood in a daze momentarily. When she recovered her senses, she grabbed whatever was next to her and swung it at Nina.

“You idi*t! How could you go wandering around while your brother is suffering in prison? It serves you right that you got raped! I wanted to use you to make a profit, but now everything is ruined!” Isabelle yelled as she hit Nina.

The plastic handle of the broom struck Nina hard, and a blinding pain that was more excruciating than anything she had ever felt penetrated deep into her bones. She was utterly devastated.

Nina dodged aside and grabbed the plastic handle. Although her eyes were brimming with tears, she gazed at Isabella calmly. “Mom, am I only a money-making tool to you? Why do you treat me differently from Zayne? Am I even your biological daughter?”

Isabelle became even more furious when she heard Nina mention Zayne, and she glared at her daughter viciously. “How dare you bring up your brother? Would he have gotten sent to prison if it were not for that b*tch, Avery? As if it's not enough that you're unwilling to earn money to help your brother, you even hang out with that b*tch all the time. Are you trying to drive me mad?”

“Zayne committed a crime. He wanted to drug Avery and was even going to let a group of men have their way with her. He doesn't care about the law and has no moral compass, so he should reap what he sows!” Nina roared at Isabella.

It's all because she favored and coddled Zayne too much that he grew up to have such a twisted personality. Who's there to blame but herself?

Isabella's fury intensified after hearing that, and she began hitting and clawing at Nina.

Nina tried her best to dodge. However, she still ended up with a few bloody cuts on her face from Isabella.

Isabella snarled viciously, “Your brother needs a lot of money now. You're tainted and no longer worth anything. Since you're already damaged goods, you should go and sell your body. If you find a better place, you can get a lot for every time you sell your services. Consider it an act of repayment for all my years of raising you.”

Nina fixed her gaze on her mother's cruel expression. The cheque she clutched tightly in her hand seemed to burn her hand as though it were a hot potato.

The tears she had been struggling to fight back finally spilled over.

My own mother wants me to sell my body. Hahaha! This has to be the world's biggest irony and joke!

Then, she flung the cheque down in front of Isabella and uttered mockingly, “Didn't you say you want me to sell my body? Well, here's the money your daughter got from doing so. It's enough to last you a lifetime.”

With that, Nina forced herself to walk toward her room despite the pain in her lower body.

Surprised, Isabella picked up the cheque from the floor. Upon seeing the number written on it, she slapped her thigh in glee. Forgetting all about cooking, she grabbed her ID card and happily rushed to the bank.

She did not even bother to spare a glance at her broken and devastated daughter.

After learning that Xavier had brought Nina back, Avery was anxious to go and meet her.

I've been worried for so long that my heart is constantly on tenterhooks.

However, Cayden stopped her. “Nina has been through a lot and is resting at home. Why don't you wait a few days until she's in a much better mental state before going over there? Besides, she probably doesn't want to meet with you because she doesn't want you to see her in such a wretched state.”

His words made Avery feel even more remorseful.

Since Nina's disappearance, Avery's guilt had kept her awake at night. It was because of me that Nina got kidnapped. I won't feel easy until I see her safe and well with my own eyes.

While Cayden took Zachary and Rory back to the Moore residence, Avery called Nina. However, she kept getting the busy signal.

Only then did she abruptly recall that Dylan had taken Nina's phone previously. Hence, Nina probably did not have a phone to use just yet.

Eager to know how Nina was doing, Avery headed out immediately and hailed a taxi to Nina's house.