Chapter: 1429

Alicia paid no attention to his words. Yet, faced with Corey's unyielding presence, she realized resistance was futile.

Corey whisked Alicia to the car with practiced ease, leaving Ward Mansion behind without a hitch.

Eventually, Alicia found herself in a cold, clinical room that reeked of sterility. Her pulse quickened as Corey removed the blindfold from her eyes. The harsh, blinding light made her flinch instinctively.

Blinking rapidly, she gradually adjusted to the brightness and took in her surroundings.

Alicia was handcuffed to a bed, encircled by high-end medical equipment.