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Chapter 321
The next morning, Mila got up early to pack her bags.
She said that she didn’t want to protect Nathan, but her actions were quicker than anyone’s.
Phoebe was still asleep in her room.
After packing her bags, Mila went to Zach’s room to say goodbye.
Zach was afraid the walls had ears, so he didn’t say much. He only told Mila to take care of herself, then handed her a black card.
Mila didn’t accept the money.
After saying goodbye, Mila left Zach’s room.
As she walked out of Hoffis Manor, she ran into Oliver.
Oliver stopped Mila in her tracks. He said with a smile, “First time seeing you up so early. Where are you heading to with your baggage? Where’s your friend?”
Mila’s expression darkened. She looked at Oliver with an unfriendly gaze as her hatred for him grew stronger. With stoic composure, she said softly, “Just going out for a bit.”
“I’ll escort you,” Oliver said.
“No need,” she replied.
“Didn’t you tell my parents that you came to stay at Hoffis Manor because of me? Why are you so distant and indifferent toward me now?” Oliver persisted.
Mila remained silent.
Oliver sneered, “You have an ulterior motive, don’t you?”
“Sorry, I’m in a hurry. I don’t have time to chat with you,” Mila said. She then brushed past him with her baggage.
Oliver grabbed her arm and said softly, “Let’s start over, ex–girlfriend.”
Mila’s body jolted when she heard his words. The remark caught her off guard, leaving her stunned and speechless. She turned to him with her eyes widened.
Oliver gazed at Mila with a smug smile. His eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint. He said. earnestly, “I’m serious, Suzanne. Please go out with me.”
“Let go,” Mila retorted. She was irritated and didn’t want to respond to his confession. “I still have things to do. I have no time for your nonsense.”
“Marry me.” Oliver’s tone grew even more sincere, with a frighteningly intense gaze.
Mila felt a shiver run down her spine, and her hair stood on end.
At first, she thought Oliver was pretending to be her ex–boyfriend, just to test her to see if she regained her memory. But now, he seemed nothing short of insane.
It was beyond comprehension to ask Mila to marry her uncle. Even without any blood relation, this moral boundary was enough to make her feel sick to her stomach.
Mila regretted not waking Phoebe up to ask her for a ride to Sudvilla. She yanked her hand away forcefully. She was struggling as she snapped, “Oliver, let go of me!”
“I’m proposing to you,” Oliver said.
“I refuse,” she asserted without a shred of hesitation. Mila firmly continued, “I have no interest in you whatsoever. Please let go of my hand.”
Oliver’s expression became somber and sneaky, like he was up to something.
Suddenly, he thrust his hand into his pocket. He swiftly pulled out a handkerchief and forcefully pressed it against Mila’s mouth.
Mila was startled. She attempted to scream for help, but he held her tightly.
She was overwhelmed by a strange smell in her mouth and nose. Slowly, her consciousness began to fade. She went completely blank, then she blacked out.
Oliver nervously looked around before carrying the unconscious Mila into his car. He quickly closed the door and drove off.
Around 8:00 am, Phoebe got up. After washing up, she knocked on Mila’s door. She was getting Mila’s bags ready to take her to Nathan’s.
“Mila, Mila, are you awake?” Phoebe knocked on the door for a long time, but there was no
response.
Phoebe was worried, so she pushed the door open. She found that most of Mila’s baggage had been taken, along with her necessities.
Phoebe sat down on the bed and smiled reluctantly. She muttered to herself as she picked up
her phone, “She’s really eager, isn’t she?
“She didn’t even let me pack her bags and just left without a word. How badly does she really want to be by General Morrison’s side?”
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“Hey Mila, your intentions are really obvious.”
Phoebe dialed Mila’s phone number, but she didn’t pick up the phone. Phoebe felt puzzled, so she dialed again. The second time, the phone was turned off.
Phoebe had a sense of foreboding, so she hurriedly rushed out of the room. She asked the maid on the first floor, “When did my friend leave?”
The maid replied, “I think around 7:00 am.”
Phoebe gr
grew increasingly unsettled. She paced back and forth in the living room while nervously dialing Nathan’s number.
After a few rings, Nathan answered. His voice was light and indifferent as he asked, “What’s up?”
Phoebe tensely inquired, “General Morrison, did Mila come to see you?”
Nathan was skeptical. He asked, “Chubs wanted to see me?”
Phoebe pressed on, “She’s not at your place now?”
“No, she’s not,” Nathan replied.
“Then where could she have gone?” Phoebe grew increasingly restless and agitated..
Nathan was very nervous. He demanded, “Explain clearly. What is going on?”
Phoebe replied without hesitation, “General Morrison, Mila was supposed to come to see you today. The maid said she left at 7:00 am, but it’s already past eight. There’s no way she hasn’t reached Sudvilla yet.
“Go find her immediately!” Nathan commanded, his tone impatient and his voice
intimidating.
“Alright, Mr. Morrison,” Phoebe said as she dashed toward the surveillance room at Hoffis Manor. “If Mila goes to your house, give me a call.”
“Okay,” Nathan replied anxiously before hanging up.
Phoebe arrived at the surveillance room and pulled up the footage.
At 7:00 am, Mila dragged her suitcase as she walked out of Hoffis Manor. Then, she walked into an area without surveillance cameras.
After that, she disappeared.
Phoebe scrutinized the footage for a while. She realized the only vehicle on the street after Mila disappeared was a black Tesla,
Phoebe asked as she pointed at the car, “Whose car is this?”
The security guard, Ben Willis, replied, “It’s Mr. Hoffis‘ car.”
“Oliver?” Phoebe’s face turned pale, her heart sinking to her stomach.
Leaving the surveillance room, she felt heavy–hearted, panicked, and afraid. She reached for her phone with her hands trembling. Then, she dialed Nathan’s number.
Learning from past experiences, she feared Mila might suffer the same fate as her parents.
Nathan picked up the phone instantly. He was impatient and anxious. “Have you found her? Where is she?” Nathan asked.
“General Morrison… Mila is missing. I suspect Oliver kidnapped her.” Phoebe said, her voice trembling.
Nathan fell silent.
Phoebe bit her lip, as if she were about to cry. She trembled as she spoke, “Mr. Morrison, I’m sorry. I failed to protect Mila. It’s my fault.”
Nathan coldly uttered, “Go find her now.”
“Alright, alright…”
Phoebe ended the call and immediately rushed into Hoffis Manor. She was hoping to acquire information about Oliver’s whereabouts from others.
Mila slowly regained consciousness. She felt dizzy and disoriented as she slowly opened her eyes.
The first thing she saw upon regaining consciousness was the ceiling.
She glanced around. It was a luxurious and unfamiliar room.
She felt weak and powerless. When she tried to move her limbs, she realized they were tied to the bed.
She tried to call out, but only muffled sounds came forth. With her mouth gagged, she was
unable to speak.
She recalled the scene before passing out. She shivered with fear as her entire body was drenched in cold sweat. Her heart pounded anxiously, as if it were about to explode.
She breathed softly, trying to stay calm while figuring out how to escape.
She knew it was Oliver who had bound her. He wouldn’t have gone to such lengths without. premeditating it for a long time.
She was really behind the eight ball, just like her parents..
As time passed, Mila gradually calmed down.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open.
She slowly turned her head toward the doorway.
Oliver walked in, looking smug. He wore a white shirt, black pants, and a pair of gold- rimmed glasses.
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Oliver stood with his hands in his pockets. His smile was gentle, but his gaze was sinister. His demeanor could send shivers down anyone’s spine..
Mila remained motionless. She calmly stared at him.
Oliver walked toward her, then sat on the edge of the bed. With one hand supporting him, he leaned on the bed, slowly approaching her. His other hand gently caressed her cheek.
His hand moved very slowly down from her face, gently tracing the contour of her neck. It continued to her shoulder, almost reaching her chest.
Mila felt her stomach in knots. She felt nauseous and had the urge to vomit. She was overwhelmed with disgust, as if she was about to fall apart.
However, she showed no reaction, only staring at Oliver with an indifferent gaze.
Mila’s indifference struck Oliver. His hands stopped just beneath her collarbone for a moment. “Aren’t you afraid of me?” he asked with a fierce gaze.
Mila was gagged with a piece of cloth. She was unable to speak or give any response.
Oliver was obviously a pervert. He would only become more turned on if she showed fear or
resistance.
Oliver murmured, “Do you know why I’ve imprisoned you?”
“Imprisoned?” Mila panicked at his words. She thought it was just a kidnapping. She didn’t expect it to be imprisonment.
Seeing Mila still not giving any reaction, Oliver removed the cloth from her mouth.
Mila breathed a sigh of relief as the painful stiffness in her mouth instantly eased. Still, she remained silent. She refused to cry, fuss, or speak.
Oliver sneered, “You can scream for help now.
Mila didn’t do anything foolish. Instead, she calmly replied, “Why did you imprison me?”
After that, Oliver’s hand moved from her collarbone to her fair and delicate cheek. He asked
back gently, “I proposed to you. Why did you reject me?”
Mila responded, “I’ve lost my memory. I’ve forgotten our past, and I still feel quite unfamiliar with you. How can I accept a stranger?”
Oliver chuckled. His fingers gently weaved through her long hair, then caressed her head. He said in a menacing tone, “Have you really lost your memory?”
“It’s true that I’ve lost my memory,” Mila replied. She was so nervous that it caused her scalp to tingle with pins and needles.
She had seen the extent of Oliver’s terror. She couldn’t bear to imagine what unforeseen events might befall her next. All she could do now was to keep her emotions stable and stall
for time.
“Why did you move into Hoffis Manor?” Oliver’s tone was serious as he narrowed his eyes. Don’t try to lie. I’m not as naive as Sally.”
Mila took a deep breath. She pondered for a moment before responding, “I still have feelings for Nathan. I moved into Hoffis Manor to monitor Sally because I want to ruin her wedding with Nathan.”
Oliver sneered.
Mila felt his sinister amusement, sending shivers down her spine.
Oliver tapped her cheek lightly and said, “I don’t believe a single word of it.”
Mila pretended to remain calm. She said, “That’s the truth. If you don’t believe me, there’s nothing I can do. What do you want from me?”
Oliver smirked sinisterly. He leaned over the bed, supporting himself with both hands and
kissed her.
Mila was terrified. She turned her head away as tears welled up in her eyes. She shouted angrily, “Don’t touch me!”
Then, Oliver kissed her cheek.
At first, he hesitated. After that, he became enraged. He grabbed Mila’s face and forced her head to turn toward him.
His gaze was menacing. He gnashed his teeth as he said, “Listen to me carefully. From today onward, you belong to me. Whether you like it or not, your body, your heart, everything about you, belongs to me.”
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In Sudvilla, Nathan pondered after watching the surveillance footage that Phoebe brought
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From the surveillance footage, there was no concrete evidence proving that Oliver
kidnapped Mila and secretly took her away. But the possibility was too high to be ignored.
Phoebe was growing frantic. “Mr. Morrison, please send someone out to find Mila. If we delay any longer, I’m afraid that Mila will die!”
Nathan replied with a frown on his face, “He also loves Chubs. I don’t think he will harm her.
“That’s bullshit! That lunatic not only caused the death of Mila’s parents but also secretly performed surgery on her, which caused her to lose her memory.
“If Mila falls into his hands, God knows what will happen to her! Mr. Morrison, you have to think of a way!”
Nathan clenched his fist and looked at Phoebe with a gloomy face. He masked his internal turmoil as he calmly said, “I have already sent my men to search for her.
“But why did Chubs come looking for me with her baggage early in the morning? What did she intend to do?”
Phoebe’s heart raced as she spilled the truth without holding back. “I overheard Sally’s scheming last night. She’s plotting a shotgun wedding to tie the knot with you.”
Nathan’s expression grew serious as he furrowed his brows. He was caught off guard, staring blankly in disbelief.
Phoebe perched on the edge of the sofa. She felt uneasy, longing to go out and search for Mila.
But she had no clue whatsoever, akin to a headless chicken. Going out to search for someone in such a situation would only be a waste of time and energy.
Nathan forced a wry smile and said excitedly, “So Sally was planning a shotgun wedding, and Chubs wanted to protect me?”
Phoebe nodded.
Nathan lowered his head, and he smiled bitterly. Despite the irony, he couldn’t help but feel
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touched. “If that was the case, she could have just told me. I have reliable subordinates
around me.”
“Mila doesn’t trust anyone except herself and me. She originally sent me to protect you personally, but…” Phoebe hesitated for a few seconds before continuing, “I felt it was inappropriate, so I refused.
“Then she decided to protect you herself, but she left early without letting me know. After that, she got kidnapped.”
Nathan leaned back in his chair as he looked at Phoebe with an unfathomable expression. He
asked, “We’re already divorced, and she’s been pretty cold to me.
“Why would she care about my personal matters? Why would she even think about. protecting me?”
“She is just worried about you,” Phoebe blurted out.
Nathan gave Phoebe a piercing glance across the office desk. He hoped to discern clues from her gaze.
After a moment, he asked again, “Her name is Chubs Hoffis, formerly known as Sally Hoffis. Why do you keep calling her Mila?”
“It’s just a habit,” Phoebe replied casually. But the next moment, she became nervous. She watched Nathan warily.
It was then that she noticed something off about Nathan’s gaze. His eyes shone brightly, yet
held a look of confusion.
“Which Mila?” Nathan persisted. “What’s her full name?”
Phoebe became more anxious as she said, “Forget about her name, just hurry up and find Mila!”
“Don’t worry, we’ll have news soon,” Nathan reassured her. He quickly changed the subject and said, “Which university did she attend?”
“Sunderland National Defense University,” Phoebe replied.
“What’s her educational qualifications?” Nathan asked.
Phoebe snapped impatiently, “She has a joint Ph.D. in chemistry and engineering. Shouldn’t you already know all this? Why are you asking me?”
Nathan was confused as he said, “Chemistry, engineering, and a joint Ph.D.?”
Nathan concealed his bafflement well. His pupils quivered slightly, and his hands clenched involuntarily.
He knew Mila studied chemistry, but he hadn’t expected engineering, let alone a joint Ph.D.
Mila’s academic qualifications far exceeded his imagination. He dared not delve any further.
“Where does she work?” Nathan pressed on.
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Phoebe replied, “It’s a research institute.”
“What kind of research institute?” Nathan asked.
“Just a regular one. I’m her personal assistant, not her work assistant.”
The more Nathan listened, the more nervous he became. His heart raced, and he pressed on, “Then where is her work assistant?”
Phoebe said, “He’s dead.”
“Her work assistant was a highly respected old professor, wasn’t he?”
Phoebe was taken aback. She stared intensely at Nathan as if asking how did he know. She stared at him dumbfounded for a moment, without answering.
Nathan understood Phoebe’s implication by looking at her expression. Even without her response, he could guess the truth. But without solid evidence, he couldn’t bring himself to
believe it.
At that moment, someone knocked on the office door.
“Come in,” Nathan called out.
Cole hurriedly entered the room. He sounded urgent as he said, “General Morrison, we’ve
found her.”
Nathan stood up abruptly. He opened a drawer, grabbed a handgun, and dashed out.
Seeing him with the gun, Phoebe hesitated for a moment. She then caught on and followed
him out of the office.
A convoy of military vehicles came to a halt in front of a luxurious private villa.
The security guard intended to intervene when he saw a group of imposing men approaching.
But when a handgun was pulled out, the security guard turned pale. Then he quickly opened the gate.
Nathan led the group into the villa. They stood in the opulent living room, scanning their surroundings.
Phoebe followed them, staying near the back of the group.
“Who are you people?” A maid appeared and she angrily questioned, “Why are your trespassing in this private residence?”
Cole looked at her coldly and said with an angry tone, “Call Oliver out.”
Before the maid could respond, Oliver appeared and stood by the railing of the second–floor corridor. He calmly looked at Nathan from upstairs with his hands in his pockets.
Nathan raised his head and locked eyes with Oliver. The tension between them was palpable.
“Nate, why did you bring such a large group over?” Oliver pretended to be puzzled. He asked. with a smile, “Do you have business with me?”
Nathan’s expression became somber. He said in a stern tone, “Where’s Suzanne?”
Oliver smirked as he said, “Although Suzanne is my ex–girlfriend and is also staying in Hoffis Manor, our relationship isn’t as intimate as you may think.
“If you’re looking for her, why did you come to me?”
At that moment, Phoebe couldn’t contain herself any longer. She stormed forward, pointed at Oliver, and demanded, “You’d better release Mila right now, or I won’t spare you!”
Oliver walked down the stairs leisurely, then stepped into the living room. He looked at Phoebe and said, “I don’t know what you’re saying.”
“Don’t play dumb with me! Mila disappeared right after she left this morning. During the last half–day, the only vehicle that left Hoffis Manor was yours. Besides you, who else could it be?” Phoebe retorted.
Oliver sarcastically said, “Evidence is everything. Where’s your evidence?”
Phoebe clenched her fists tightly. She gritted out, “Fine, let us search the house. I’m sure that Mila is here.”
“You have no evidence to suspect me. Why should I prove my innocence?” Oliver said with disdain.
He sauntered over to the sofa and sat down casually. Then, he looked up at Nathan and said, “If you want to search, present the evidence and a search warrant.”
Phoebe was so furious that she wanted to slap Oliver. If it weren’t for him back then, Mila wouldn’t have lost her memory. Her family wouldn’t have disappeared either.
“Mila! Mila!” Phoebe yelled in frustration. “Are you there? Can you make any noise? Mila…”
Nathan went and stood beside Phoebe. He whispered calmly, “Stop shouting. He’s a doctor.”
Realization dawned upon Phoebe, so she held her tongue.
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Oliver was a doctor, so he was capable of sedating a person easily.
Oliver adjusted his glasses. He said leisurely, “Nate, you’ve always been calm and rational. Why are you so reckless
this time?
“Storming into my house with so many people, I can sue you for trespassing.”
Nathan walked over and sat on the sofa. He remained composed as he said calmly, “You might as well add one more
charge.”
Oliver was confused. He asked, “What do you mean?”
Nathan ignored his question. With a commanding presence, he calmly said, “Search.”
His men quickly dispersed, searching every corner of the house. Phoebe also rushed into the
rooms.
Oliver stood up abruptly. Oliver’s face turned pale as he saw this. He looked at Nathan with disbelief, “Nathan, are you
really going to break the law deliberately?”
“I’m enforcing the law,” Nathan calmly responded.
“You’d better find something,” Oliver warned. “If you don’t, I’ll take legal action against you you to the end.”
Nathan wore a serious expression. He remained silent.
Oliver leisurely sat on the sofa, with his arms resting on the armrest. He said confidently, “I never expected you to break the law for a woman. It seems you really love her.”
Nathan still remained silent and composed.
Oliver laughed as he said, “I used to think your love for Sally was worth respecting. But I didn’t expect that once your heart changed, all that affection became nothing but a joke.”
He asked again, “I just can’t understand. If you love her so much, why did you divorce her?”
Nathan calmly replied, “If you truly love someone, you would want them to be happy.
“You would let them do what they want, and respect their choices, instead of keeping them to yourself.”
Oliver suddenly realized the truth. He exclaimed, “So, she didn’t love you, that’s why she divorced you?”
Nathan’s expression became gloomy. He glanced toward the second floor to avoid Oliver’s scornful gaze.
Indeed, Oliver saw through the truth and burst into laughter.
After a long search, Nathan’s subordinates returned to the living room one by one to report
to him.
“General Morrison, nothing was found on the second floor.”
“General Morrison, we searched the first floor and outside, but found nothing.”
Phoebe rushed over. She asked angrily, “Oliver, where did you hide Mila?”
Oliver sighed. He said with a tinge of emotion, “You should think about how to explain to the judge. Trespassing without a search warrant is a serious offense.”
Nathan remained composed. He stood up and said, “Let’s go.”
Phoebe immediately panicked. “Mr. Morrison, we can’t leave! Mila is in his hands. If we don’t save her now, something bad will happen later!”
Nathan ignored Phoebe. He simply led his team and walked away with long strides.
Phoebe was frustrated as stomped her foot. She watched Nathan nonchalantly leading the team away. Then, she looked
back at Oliver’s arrogant smirk, she felt lost and helpless.
Oliver said, “You refuse to leave? Are you waiting for the police to come and get you?”
Phoebe gritted her teeth. She angrily followed along as they left.
Oliver stepped onto the balcony
with a smug f
face.
He leaned against the railing, basking in the sunlight. He smirked sinisterly as he watched. several military vehicles
slowly drive away.
He muttered, “Nathan, you can’t even protect the woman you love. That’s all you’ve got.”
Once all the vehicles had left, Oliver walked back into the house. He then headed toward the study.
When the study door was closed, Nathan slowly walked out from a hidden corner of the balcony. He leaped inside from
outside. After that, he fixed his gaze on the study door and strode steadily toward it.
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Oliver entered the study, locked the door, and cautiously looked around before walking to the bookshelf.
He pushed aside the books, and a button was revealed within the cabinet.
The moment he pressed the button, the bookshelf slid to the sides and a hidden room was
revealed.
The bookshelf slowly slid back into place soon after he walked inside.
Bright lights illuminated the spacious room.
Mila felt weak all over. She sank into a dazed and fuzzy stupor. She struggled to keep her eyes open, but they slowly
closed beyond her control.
She tried to stay alert, but the drugs in her body kept her in a hazy, semi–conscious state.
Oliver approached the edge of the bed. He slowly and deliberately untied the ropes binding her wrists. “Did you hear
everything?” he asked.
Mila didn’t even have the strength to speak. She couldn’t move a single muscle, lying there like a puddle of water.
“He came looking for you. But with his intelligence, he’ll never find you even if he spends. his whole life searching for
you,” Oliver said as he smirked.
“I never imagined that Nathan, who is usually so wise and composed, would act so irrationally because of you.
“Besides taming you, I’ll also file a lawsuit against him. I’ll definitely bring him down and ruin him!”
Oliver then proceeded to untie the ropes on Mila’s limbs. He calmly removed her clothing.
Mila didn’t even have the strength to speak, let alone struggle or resist. Despite being mentally alert, she couldn’t muster an ounce of energy.
Mila’s tears welled up in her eyes. She looked at Oliver nervously and apprehensively.
She slowly opened her mouth. With all her might, she managed to utter two feeble words, ” No… don’t…”
Her teary eyes and vulnerable appearance tugged at Oliver’s heart.
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Oliver felt bad, so he gently wiped away her tears. He reassured her, “Don’t be afraid. You’ll slowly fall in love with me, and even enjoy our sweet time together.”
To Mila, every touch from him felt like acid was being poured on her skin. She felt her whole body become corroded and rotten, accompanied by fear and intense burning pain.
Her glistening eyes were filled with tears. Her tears silently streamed out from the corners
of her eyes.
When Oliver continued to undress her, he saw a faint scar on Mila’s fair and delicate arm. He paused as he saw the faint scar.
His fingers traced the scar gently. He asked, “Do you really not remember anything from before?”
Oliver’s tone grew more serious as he asked, “Do you remember the tiny chip implanted in your body?”
Mila shook her head as tears welled in her eyes. She denied any recollection.
She knew about the health monitoring chip implanted in her arm. The chip came with a tracking function.
It was specially implanted to protect her, given her knowledge of Sunterland’s confidential technologies and 15 years of contract with them.
“Do you really have no idea?” Oliver asked again.
Once again, Mila shook her head. She closed her eyes and didn’t say a word.
Oliver can’t resist but to touch the scar on her arm. A smug smirk on his lips as he did that.
He discovered the unique high–tech chip using magnetic resonance imaging before performing brain surgery on her.
He then removed it before fleeing to Norvania with her.
As they crossed the Pacific Ocean, he threw the crystal chip into the sea.
Even now, he couldn’t understand why she had such an advanced technology chip implanted in her.
Oliver’s fingers became bolder. He threw her clothes on the floor and removed her bra straps.
“Has Nathan touched you?” he sarcastically asked.
Mila looked at Oliver’s malicious face. His sinister face creeped her out. She couldn’t stop
herself from bursting into tears.
“Don’t cry,” Oliver said. He slowly lowered his head and kissed away the tears on her cheeks. He whispered, “I’ll be
gentle.”
His kisses trailed from her cheek toward her lips.
Mila shut her eyes tightly while clenching her lips. Her body was tense as she cried to herself.
Suddenly, she heard the voice of a man shouting. The man who had kissed her was gone.
Mila’s eyes snapped open. Right before her was the man she had been missing, which was Nathan.
Nathan gripped Oliver’s hair and pulled him back with all his might.
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At that moment, Mila’s fearful heart instantly calmed down. She was excited and relieved. She felt a sense of overwhelming emotion that couldn’t be expressed by words.
Oliver grimaced in pain as he looked up at Nathan. Oliver was horrified when he looked at Nathan’s terrifying devil–like face.
Nathan punched hard at Oliver’s abdomen without stopping. He punched him so hard that he spat blood and fell to the ground.
Nathan wasn’t satisfied with that, so he grabbed Oliver by the collar and viciously punched his face. He was beaten till his face was covered in bruises and swollen, lying on the ground barely conscious.
After dealing with Oliver, Nathan quickly picked up Mila’s clothes and walked over to cover
her with them.
Even though she was still wearing an inner garment, he was heartbroken when he saw his beloved Mila being humiliated in such a manner.
If he’d arrived just a few seconds later, Mila would have been harmed by this scum.
The more Nathan thought about it, the more uncomfortable and angry he felt.
He then wrapped Mila with a blanket.
He kicked Oliver again as he carried Mila before stepping over him.
Mila murmured softly, “Don’t… go…”
She was weak and her voice could barely be heard.
Nathan was startled. He asked softly, “Chubs, what did you say?”
“P–Please… don’t go…” Mila shook her head lightly while she was in Nathan’s embrace.
“I’ll bring you home,” Nathan said softly.
Mila closed her eyes and took a deep breath. After gathering her strength, she said, “Search
…his house…”
Nathan glanced at the dying Oliver who was on the ground. He understood what Mila was saying.
He gently placed Mila back on the bed and then meticulously searched the entire room.
After searching the room, he found nothing suspicious. After that, he went into the study to
continue his search.
He rummaged through cabinets and drawers but didn’t find any useful clues. He only found four cruise tickets from Sunterland to Norvania that were purchased three years ago.
Then, Nathan carried Mila out of the villa.
After putting Mila in the car, he held her tightly. He was afraid that the blanket would slip off, causing an embarrassing situation.
Mila felt an unprecedented sense of tranquility as she was hugged by Nathan. She no longer needed to rely on sheer willpower to stay awake.
Subsequently, she fell asleep.
She didn’t know how long she slept. She felt completely drained. She didn’t have any strength left and simply wanted to sleep.
She had no idea how long she had been asleep.
When she woke up, it was already evening.
The room was brightly lit. She was already dressed, lying on a comfortable bed, and everything was familiar to her.
Phoebe was also by her side.
Mila blinked and moved her hand. She felt her strength had already returned.
“Mila, you’re finally awake. You scared me,” Phoebe said in a quiet tone as she nervously leaned in. She felt very guilty and remorseful.
Mila felt sorry for her. She smiled as she said, “Don’t blame yourself. I’m fine.”
“If…” Phoebe hesitated.
Mila immediately interrupted her. She sat up and said, “There are no ‘ifs.‘ I’m really fine.”
Phoebe quickly went to give Mila a hand.
Mila looked around. She asked, “Is this Sudvilla?”
“Yes,” Phoebe replied.
“Where is Nathan?” Mila asked again.
“Mr. Morrison is in the study dealing with Oliver’s affairs,” Phoebe said as she gritted her
teeth.
She angrily said, “This scumbag dared to kidnap you and even plotted against you.
“Fortunately, Mr. Morrison was clever enough. He had his men search his house and staged a play to deceive him. Thanks to him, we successfully found you.
“This time, it’s best to send him to jail!”
Mila shook her head.
Phoebe asked, “Why? Are you still trying to help him?”
“It’s not that I want to help him. We can’t use kidnapping to charge him.”
Phoebe was puzzled. She asked again, “Why?”
“According to Norvania law, trespassing and abusing power to search without a warrant are also illegal. It’s as serious as kidnapping.”
Phoebe was bewildered. She said angrily, “So, are we just going to let Oliver off the hook?”
Mila smiled as she said, “It’s not exactly letting him off the hook. Nate has already beaten Oliver up so badly.”
Phoebe became more anxious. She asked, “But what if Oliver reports Mr. Morrison for trespassing, conducting an unauthorized search, and also intentional injury.”
“Oliver kidnapped me. Once he reports to the police, he will definitely be held accountable for his criminal conduct.
“If he doesn’t want to go to jail, he’ll just have to swallow this bitter pill.” Mila patted Phoebe’s head as she comforted her, “As for Nate, he’s in the high position. He’ll at most face punishment and won’t go to jail.”
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Phoebe suddenly had an epiphany. She chuckled, “So, it seems Oliver absolutely can’t harm
Mr. Morrison.”
“Yes,” Mila replied. She peeled the blanket off her and got out of the bed.
Phoebe stood up and asked, “Mila, where are you going?”
“I’m going to find Nate,” Mila said. She adjusted her clothes and walked to the mirror to fix her hair.
Phoebe said, “Mr. Morrison just instructed me to notify him when you wake up. You don’t need to go to the study to find
him. I’ll call him over.”
“It’s okay. My whole body feels sore from sleeping. I just want to move around for a bit.”
Mila left the room after speaking.
Phoebe just followed after her.
Mila went to the second floor and headed toward the study. Phoebe was still trailing behind.
Mila turned around. She waved her hand to dismiss her as she said, “You don’t have to
follow me, go do your own stuff.”
Phoebe was worried. She said in a serious tone, “You disappeared three years ago, and again. yesterday. I’m really
scared. From now on, no matter where you go, I’ll protect you around
the clock.‘
Mila furrowed her brows, looking at Phoebe with concern.
Phoebe said solemnly, “Except for the bathroom. Other than that, I’ll stick with you. Let’s sleep together at night.”
Mila forced a smile. Mila was touched, and she patted Phoebe’s head. She said softly, “Okay. From now on, you’ll sleep with me.
“You can do whatever you want, but this is Sudvilla, you really don’t have to worry about me.
“So what if this is Sudvilla?” Phoebe snorted. She crossed her arms around her chest and
tilted her head, “Back then, I kidnapped you from Sudvilla without putting any effort.”
Mila couldn’t refute it. She thought what Phoebe was saying made sense.
“I’m going to the study to find Nate. It’s out of your sight, but still within Nate’s sight. He won’t let me get into trouble.” Mila comforted Phoebe.
Phoebe pointed behind her.
Mila continued before she could react, “I just want to meet Nate alone and express my gratitude. I’ll be back soon. You really don’t have to follow me.”
“No need to thank me.” A gentle voice came from behind Mila.
Mila was startled. Her heart raced and she quickly turned around to see the man behind her.
He wore a gray tracksuit. But he still looked very elegant, giving an attractive vibe.
There were many things she wanted to say to him. But now that she met him, she felt even more nervous and didn’t know what to say.
Mila stood there in a daze, feeling at a loss while looking at his pretty eyes.
Phoebe tactfully went downstairs. She went to the living room to leave them to talk.
Mila’s hands hung awkwardly at her sides. She looked around and peered out the window. She gazed at the nighttime scenery outside the window and asked quietly, “How long did I sleep?”
“From yesterday noon until this evening,” Nathan replied.
So that was why her stomach had been growling for so long.
“Nate,” Mila said shyly. She felt embarrassed before she could let the word out. She
hesitated, not sure if she wanted to speak.
Nathan remained composed. He stared at Mila with an intense and gentle gaze.
“Yes?” Nathan was anxious as he waited for her to talk
Mila lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then looked up at him again. Her gaze was determined, but she was
too nervous to speak.
Nathan smiled bitterly. He knew there was no point in waiting for her to speak. So he took the initiative to steer the
conversation. “Phoebe mentioned that Sally planned to harm me?”
Mila immediately nodded.
Mila was nervous as she said, “Yes. I guess she wanted to drug you and force you into a marriage.”
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Nathan chuckled, “That’s quite vicious.
Mila nodded again with her face full of determination. She said, “Yes, very malicious.”
“Who did she plan to bribe to drug me?” Nathan asked.
“I don’t know,” she replied.
Nathan pursed his lips as he smiled. He then said in a serious tone, “Then I’m defenseless against her schemes!”
Mila sighed. After a moment’s thought, she suggested, “Nate, if you trust me, then let me stay with you-”
“Okay,” Nathan interrupted her before she could finish her sentence.
“You should stay here to protect me!” Nathan excitedly said.
Mila didn’t know how to react to his decisive response.
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Chapter 330
Mila stood awkwardly in place. She remained silent for a long time.
She remembered the harsh words she had said to Nathan before. She told him not to see her
again and not to have any involvement with her.
And now, she shamelessly stayed close to him, even though it was for his safety. But would Nathan really believe her? Would he think she was crazy?
“Is there anything else?” Nathan asked.
Mila immediately shook her head. She said as she forced a smile, “No, nothing else.”
Nathan pointed to the desk and said, “Then I’ll finish. up the remaining work.”
“Okay.” Mila pursed her lips. She was flustered. “I’ll leave you alone then. I won’t disturb you anymore.”
Nathan nodded.
Mila was about to leave but stopped and turned back to look at Nathan. She said, “I want to stay in the guest room upstairs with Phoebe.”
Nathan looked at her with a gentle gaze. He said, “Okay.”
Mila smiled as she left the room.
After leaving the study, Mila still felt her heart pounding. She felt her cheeks getting warm, and she felt hot in her chest too..
When she used to have a crush on Nathan, she only felt a bit nervous and shy.
But now, she felt a burning sensation in her heart knowing that Nathan had secretly loved her since childhood and still liked her now.
When she saw Nathan, not only did she feel shy and nervous, but she found her heart pounding like crazy too. It was like there was a fire burning inside her.
The moment Mila saw him, she felt a flurry of excitement coursing through her body. She felt weird.
It was such an overwhelming feeling when she realized that the man she deeply loved also loved her back
But after that, she was heartbroken knowing they were unable to be together. After all,
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unrequited love was very painful.
Because of her identity, they were destined to have no future together. She didn’t dare to confess her feelings to Nathan.
It was better this way, she just wished him for the best.
Mila walked into the living room and sat down on the sofa.
She randomly picked up a book and flipped through a few pages. She couldn’t help but glance toward the study.
She read the book while staying on guard outside the study.
She didn’t expect Nathan to be busy until late.
In the dead of the night, Phoebe came to the living room twice to call Mila back to her room.
to rest.
However, Mila refused and had Phoebe return back to the room
to sleep
sleep.
At 1:00 am, Nathan finally came out from the study.
He walked into the living room. Suddenly, he stopped. He glanced at the woman who was sleeping on the sofa.
He slowly walked over and crouched down in front of her. His heart weighed down with sorrow when he gazed at Mila’s fair and delicate face.
“Chubs,” Nathan called her softly.
Mila didn’t react.
Nathan touched her face, but his hand froze for a moment as soon as his fingers touched her skin.
He hesitated for a moment. His body was tense. He felt his heart pounding and his gaze became more intense as he looked at her.
He didn’t have the courage to touch her when he was looking at the beautiful face of the woman he loved.
Despite Nathan’s high position and status, he still felt insecure and lacked confidence when facing Mila. He would still unconsciously hide his feelings toward Mila
He gulped and retracted his hand that was reaching out to hers.
He shifted and reached out and put his arm under her neck and thighs, aiming to lift Mila up
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But as soon as Nathan’s hand touched Mila, she suddenly woke up. She hugged his body tightly and looked at him.
Her first reaction seemed like she was shocked. Perhaps it was a residual effect from being kidnapped by Oliver.
She let out a sigh of relief when she realized it was Nathan.
“I thought you were asleep, so I wanted to carry you back to your room to rest, cleared his throat as he explained.
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“Oh.” Mila awkwardly fiddled with her long hair. “Are you done with your work? Are you going back to rest?” Mila asked.
Nathan stood up with his hands in his pockets. He asked, “Why were you sleeping here?”
Mila stood up and said, “I was guarding you.”
“Guarding me?” Nathan frowned as he asked. He was puzzled.
Mila shot him an awkward smile. She said, “I was afraid that someone might use the excuse of delivering supper and send you food, so I stayed here.”