The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 683

Chapter 683 The Outcome Did Not Disappoint Her

Late at night.

Nicole curled up on the large bed in her room, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. What she kept replaying in her mind was the torment she had suffered at the hands of Roderick.

Just the mere thought of that man's tactics made her teeth chatter in fear.

As she lay straight as a rod on the large bed, her eyes were wide open, staring intently at the ceiling, utterly devoid of sleepiness.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but she still couldn't fall asleep.

Suddenly, a faint yet discernible fragrance began to gradually fill the entire room.

As Nicole inhaled the faint fragrance, she gradually felt drowsy. When she was too exhausted to keep her eyes open and was about to fall asleep, the pleasant scent suddenly turned into a series of foul odors, and a heavy smell of blood permeated the air.

Thump! Thump!

The heavy footsteps echoed, growing louder from afar, accompanied by an eerie melody. The sound was interspersed with the cries of children and the chilling, terrifying laughter of men and women.

Goosebumps covered all over Nicole's body as she suddenly opened her eyes wide.

She tried to turn on the bedside lamp with trembling hands, but to her surprise, the lamp didn't light up when she pressed the switch. It was broken.

Could there be a ghost?

Nicole was reminded of a horror film she once starred in. The current situation was eerily similar to the scenarios in that movie.

However, when she was filming before, she wasn't scared at all due to the crowd around her.

Who would have thought that in real life, when she found herself alone in the dark, she would be so scared?

In a state of fear, Nicole scrambled out of bed, intending to rush out of the room to call for his parents and Polly.

However, at that moment, she found that her hands and feet were completely out of her control.

Over the years, she had done quite a few bad things. With a guilty conscience, she couldn't help but wonder if this was her retribution.

She stumbled toward the door, intending to open it. Yet, bizarrely, no matter how hard she twisted, the door remained immovable.

Nicole wanted to turn on the crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling, but she wasn't sure whether the switch was broken or if there was an issue with the chandelier itself. Despite her efforts, the light remained off.

She became increasingly anxious and fearful.

Nicole was desperately pounding on the door, feeling as if those eerie, grating laughs were lingering right by her ear.

Suddenly, a swath of crimson appeared before her eyes.

The window had somehow been opened, and outside was pitch black. The living room light, which was usually always on, was now flickering on and off, like a will-o'-the-wisp in the dark night. It seemed as if something was controlling it, and its intermittent flashing was unnerving.

“Dad, Mom! Help me. Please open the door!” Nicole desperately kicked the door, using both hands and feet.

Images of her own victimization flooded her mind, causing her to shudder uncontrollably. Out of fear, her facial features twisted into a grotesque front, appearing particularly ghastly in the darkness of the night.

This is quite peculiar. My parents are usually light sleepers; even the slightest rustle can wake them up.

But now, I've screamed herself hoarse, and they haven't heard me. The thought of that deepened Nicole's terror.

“Help--”

The door suddenly creaked open, revealing a slender and tall figure, seemingly floating in mid-air. The grinding sound echoed crisply as if gnawing on human bones.

Nicole followed the flickering light that shot into the room, and to her sudden horror, she discovered that the face of the shadow was none other than Cayden.

However, his face was now smeared with filthy blood, his hands cold as ice, tightly gripping her neck. His voice was eerily chilling. “It was you. You killed me! Now, you owe me your life...”

“No... It... It wasn't me... For every grievance, someone is responsible; for every debt, there is a debtor. You... you should seek the one who truly harmed you. I didn't... I didn't harm you...” Nicole's eyes almost rolled to the back of her head as she was being choked, her hands clawing and scratching at the air in a frantic manner.

“Who? Who exactly is responsible for my death?” The voice was chillingly sinister, cold to the bone.

“It really isn't my fault, Cay... Cayden. I know you've been wronged, and I... I've been upset about it for a long time... It... It was that crazy Roderick who did it. He's the one who harmed you! Settle the score with him, so please don't kill me. Don't kill me...” Nicole's terrified pleas echoed through the quiet room.

The eerie voice continued to interrogate, “How did you come to know the truth? Where is Roderick now? How can I get in touch with him?”

“It was... that crazy Roderick. He... he let it slip when we... when we were in bed together... He's very secretive about his actions, and he usually only contacts me when he needs something. I... I can't reach him at all... I don't even know what he does... Please, I beg you, let me go...”

Nicole was both shocked and terrified, tears and snot streaming down her face. She looked utterly pitiful.

The lights in the room suddenly turned on.

Avery's fair face appeared before Nicole right away.

Earlier, she was dressed in a men's suit and leather shoes, her flowing long hair covered underneath a short wig.

At that moment, she was mockingly looking at Nicole.

Besides, the terrifying blood on half of her face was actually tomato ketchup.

In order to force the truth out of Nicole, Avery had meticulously planned all of this.

Firstly, she deliberately messed with the lights in Nicole's room, played terrifying music, and created a creepy atmosphere.

Then, she took two sleeping pills from Yuvan that were harmless to the human body but could put her parents into a deep sleep. She quietly slipped them into their food, ensuring they wouldn't hear Nicole's cries for help.

In fact, she even deliberately gave the housekeeper, Polly, a day off just to avoid any unforeseen incidents.

In the end, she disguised herself as Cayden to intentionally scare Nicole.

The outcome did not disappoint her; she finally discovered who was responsible for harming her husband.

Nicole, who was scared to the point of collapsing, finally understood that all of this was Avery's doing. She was instantly filled with a mix of shock and anger.

Without a second thought, she raised her hand and wanted to slap Avery's face. “Well, I knew it! I was wondering how it could be possible for our house to be haunted for no reason. It turns out it's you, you little wretch, causing all the trouble! You're absolutely despicable!”

However, Avery firmly grasped her wrist. The woman's soft and beautiful face looked particularly cold under the light. “What exactly is your relationship with Roderick? Why did he attack Cayden? Did you have a hand in this?”

She knew what kind of woman Nicole was; a person who held grudges and was particularly cruel at heart.

Given that Cayden once had an ambiguous relationship with her and had used her in the past, it was not unreasonable for Avery to suspect her, considering Nicole's nature of settling scores.

Meanwhile, Nicole felt as if Avery was about to snap her wrist.

She couldn't wrap her head around it. How could Avery, who appeared so frail, possess such immense strength?

Seeing Nicole silent yet glaring at her with murderous eyes, Avery coldly threatened, “You'd better tell the truth obediently, or I won't mind letting you experience the pain of a broken arm again! Nicole, don't even think about calling for help from Dad and Mom. They are sound asleep now, and even if you scream your lungs out, they won't hear you. Also, Polly won't be back until the day after tomorrow.”

The thought of his arm being twisted and broken by Avery sent a chill crawling up Nicole's spine.

She knew that when this woman spoke, she meant business.

Letting out a scornful chuckle, she said contemptuously, “I've told you clearly, the man who harmed Cayden is Roderick. He personally shot a bullet into Cayden's head. The man's brain splattered on the spot, blood flowing freely, and he died a tragic death! If you have the guts, go and seek revenge on him!”