Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3381

Abel did not have much of an impression of Lucius. However, he believed he would not lie to him.

If Lucius had actually done something to betray him, he would not have been foolish enough to admit that Hera had tried to seduce him.

Abel studied his face. Lucius was not handsome, and his physique was not any different from the other people in the organization.

His gaze then shifted to Hera. “You didn’t do anything?”

Hera could feel the chilling intensity in his eyes, and she could not help but shiver.

“A man had to step forward to file a complaint because you were harassing him, Hera. Have I been too lenient with you?” Abel continued, his voice light, almost indifferent. Still, the underlying menace was unmistakable.

Despair filled Hera as she shot a resentful look at Luke. How could he be so ruthless, pushing her toward the brink of destruction?

“Hera, look at me,” Abel commanded coldly, his hand suddenly gripping her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.

Hera knew she had no choice but to escape now. If she did not, she would never get another chance. At this moment, with her life and money hanging in the balance, she chose her life.

Despite her trembling body, she stepped back and spoke with determination in her voice. “Abel, who do you think you are?”

Abel's gaze darkened further. His hands started twitching as though he wanted to crush her.

No woman had ever dared speak to him like this.

The only one who had ever dared was Luca, back when she was first captured. In the end, however, she gave in to him.

“Hera…” Abel's voice was full of warning.

Hera sneered, “I’ve been following you because of your money, but now that I don’t want it, I’m done with you. You think just because you have money you’re some kind of emperor? Abel, when I needed your money, you were the boss of me. Now that I don’t, you’re nothing.”

Luke’s eyes flickered with amusement. Hera was truly foolish.

Did she really think Abel was with her for her beauty?

If she had not had her eyes altered to look like Kassy’s, Abel would not have spared her a second glance.

Now, she wanted to leave and try to save her reputation, but it was too late.

Luke said in a low voice, “It's too late.”

Gerald, who stood beside him, was confused and asked in a low voice, “Too late for what?”

Luke did not answer.

Abel’s expression twisted into something more sinister as he watched Hera prepare to leave. He had finally found someone who met his standards, and he was not about to let her walk away like this.

“Hera.” Abel’s voice was calm. There was no anger but a depth to it that made Hera’s blood run cold.

“Are you really going to leave?” he asked again.

At that moment, Hera felt the suffocating presence of death closing in on her.

Hera wanted to nod her head, but as the thought of what Abel would do to her later crossed her mind, she shuddered. She forced herself to speak, her voice trembling but firm, “You’re terrifying. I don’t want to stay by your side anymore.”

“You really think you can leave?” Abel’s eyes flashed with mockery. “There’s only one way for someone to leave without my permission.”

“What?” A sense of dread washed over Hera.

She immediately regretted asking. She should not have asked.

The answer was clear in Abel’s eyes before the words even left his mouth.

“Only death can separate someone from me,” Abel’s smile was as sinister as a demon from hell. His overwhelming hostility seemed to suffocate Hera.

“Do you still want to leave?”

Feeling as though she were ensnared by a vengeful ghost, Hera’s vision blurred. In a daze, she fainted.

Luke stood there, watching the scene unfold with a detached expression.

After all, Hera was nothing more than an ordinary person in his eyes.

Luca heard Luke’s voice and lifted her head to look at what was happening outside. Her gaze met his, and she silently asked what was going on.

“Go ahead,” replied Shanks.

Luca quickly removed her lab coat and laid down her materials, then walked out of the laboratory. Once the door was closed behind her, she asked, “What’s going on?”

“Hera fainted, and we need you to take a look and help carry her upstairs,” explained Luke. Then, he added, “I’ll carry her. You just check on her and see what’s wrong.”

Even though he was reluctant to touch Hera, he did not want Luca to overexert herself. She might appear frail, but at nearly 900 pounds, carrying her upstairs would definitely tire Luca out.

Luca was surprised and walked downstairs with him, asking, “Why did she suddenly faint?”

Luke could not explain everything in detail, so he replied shortly, “I’ll tell you later. She tried to leave, but Abel scared her into fainting. She’s lying on the floor right now.”

Luca’s curiosity only grew. Hera needed Abel’s money. Why would she suddenly try to leave and faint because of a scare?

When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Luca glanced at Gerald and then at the unconscious Hera on the floor.

“Maybe we should just put her on the couch?” suggested Gerald. Both he and Luke were unwilling to touch Hera, fearing she would accuse them of something later.

However, leaving her lying on the floor was not a good option either.

Luca shook her head. “No. There are too many people coming and going here. Even though she's with the boss, it’ll be hard to avoid unwanted attention.”

Even though Luca did not like Hera, she wanted to be considerate of the situation since she was a woman.

“What should we do, then?” asked Gerald, “We can’t touch her, and you’ll probably have a hard time carrying her upstairs by yourself.”

“I’ll do it,” replied Luke.

“No need. I’ll handle it with Gerald,” Luca directed, taking charge. She and Gerald each took one side of Hera’s body and began to lift her.

She was being petty. It was obvious that Hera liked Luke, and if he helped carry Hera now, it might cause more trouble later.