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    Elyse noticed a marked change in Mabel''s demeanor. It seemed she''d truly learned a lesson from Theo''s actions.


    Coldly staring at Theo, Elyse questioned, "Mr. Ward, why are you tormenting my sister like this? She''s done nothing to you. Why bully< her?"


    Draped in a hospital gown, Theo still maintained an air of handsomeness and grace. "She volunteered," he stated. "imed she''d do anything to be with me."


    Elyse''s dissatisfaction was palpable. "So you n to kill her and take her heart?"


    Theo dismissed her usation with a wave of his hand. "You''ve got it all wrong again. She''s the


    one who professed her affection for me. I merely sought proof of her feelings. She insisted her


    heart held all the answers and that I upied it alone."


    With an innocent fagade, Theo nudged Mabel''s back. "And what did you tell me?"


    Mabel, nked by bodyguards, trembled with fear, her resolve crumbling beneath her. Tears


    streamed down her face as she remained silent.


    "Speak up," Theo demanded impatiently.


    Reluctantly, Mabel confessed, "I said you could have someone open my heart. If you saw it, you''d understand my love for you."


    Mabel felt deeply wronged. She never anticipated Theo would take her statement so literally.


    Unaware of Theo''s sinister intentions, she had intended her words as a gesture of devotion. If


    she''d known the consequences, she would have chosen her words more carefully.


    ''As Theo proceeded with ns for the heart removal surgery that afternoon, Mabel was left dumbfounded.


    Turning to Elyse, Mabel''s tears flowed uncontrobly. "Elyse, please help me. I don''t want to die." Elyse couldn''t help but feel a mix of frustration and pity towards her sister''s naivety.


    Elyse turned to face Jayden, whozily raised his eyes, leaving her even more baffled by his


    nonchnt expression.


    Taking a deep breath, Elyse addressed Theo, "Mr. Ward, my sister has been indulged since childhood. She speaks those nonsenses without considering the consequences, so please, overlook her words."


    Then, with sternness in her tone, Elysemanded, "Mabel, apologize to Mr. Ward immediately."


    Shaking with fear, Mabel struggled to form a coherent sentence amidst her sobs, offering


    apologies after several failed attempts.


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    Theo had invested considerable effort to bring Elyse here; he wasn''t about to release Mabel


    without a fight.


    Expressionless, he inquired, "Which part of her words were


    nonsensical? Her deration of love for me, or something else? You need to rify."


    Elyse clenched her jaw, stating firmly, "Herment about having her heart dissected as proof of love was a jest."N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    Theo sneered. "If that''s faise, then why did she visit me today? Was it to poison the food or steal my secrets?"


    Stunned, Elyse retorted, "Impossible! Mabel is incapable of such acts."


    Mabelcked the cunning to steal secrets; she''d easily divulge her family''s information with minimal coaxing.


    Leaning back, Theo countered, "You may not believe it, but I do. In my weakened state, she could easily harm me."


    ncing at Theo''s formidable bodyguards, Elyse noted their strength and size. Theo was far from vulnerable.


    Growing exasperated, Elyse snapped, "Find a legitimate reason to detain her. Stop manufacturing trouble. Release my sister immediately."


    nning your weekend reading? . The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively avable on our site. Happy reading! Theo smirked. "Why should I heed you? Until my investigation concludes, Mabel stays. Otherwise,


    you''ll be arranging her funeral."


    Hearing the word "funeral", Mabel''s distress escted, pleading with Elyse for salvation.


    Frustrated, Elyse barked, "Enough with the tears."


    Startled, Mabel fell silent, fearing Elyse would abandon her.


    Elyse''s voice turned icy as she confronted Theo. "Mr. Ward, when will you release her?"


    Theo feigned contemtion. "I''ll consider it. Once the investigation concludes, she''ll be free."


    Shaking her head, Elyse insisted, "No, you need to set a deadline and promise not to harm her." "What do I gain from making promises to you?" Theo countered.


    Intervening, Jayden spoke up, "Mr. Ward, aren''t you concerned about tarnishing the Ward family''s reputation by mistreating a young girl?"


    Theo''s gaze hardened as he sneered at Jayden. "What have I to fear? No matter how tarnished, my reputation remains untouchable. But you, you''re a joke."


    Elyse couldn''t stand Theo''s disparagement of Jayden. "Why persist in viiny?"


    A glint of hostility shed in Theo''s eyes. "Escort them out. I no longer wish to see them."