Chapter 4 Just as Isabella turned to leave , Chloe lunged forward and shoved her down the stairs Isabella tumbled down the stone steps .
Her body smashing against the hard edges , covered in bruises and streaming blood she lay in a pool of her own blood , barely conscious Forcing her eyes open , she saw Chloe looking down at her from the top of the stairs with face glowing with triumph .
Stepping aside ? You would step aside ? If the Hintons hadnt lost everything , you wouldnt even he worthy to kneel and shine his fucking shoes .
Today Im going to show you exactly where trash like you belongs .
Stop dreaming that a pathetic little nobody like you could ever rise above your station After s spitting these vicious words , Chloe snapped her fingers and three things emerged from the shadows They swarmed Isabella , pinning her arms and legs , leering as they began tearing at her clothes Shed never experienced anything like this before .
|| Her face drained of color as she fought with every ounce of strengths she had left || Hut she couldnt break free from their grip .
Purple raises formed where they squeezed her limb .
Her shirt was half torn .
in the midst of her terror , she suddenly heard Dominics voice Chine ? Who was that just now ? What are you doing here ? Chloe spun around .
Domande stood just a few steps away .
She quickly gestured to the men behind her to drag sabella into a comer .
Nothing .
The nurse asked me to fill out some paperwork All dodecow .
I In ber desperation , Isabella saw a glimmer of hope .

She struggled violently , managing to be one things hand and screamed .
Dominic Help mer About to turn away .
Dominie froze at the familiar cry Wall , was Nobody said anything , Dominic , Are you hearing things ? Chloes vulce wavered as she grabbed his arm , trying to lead him away Something fell wrong .
He could hear faint noises from the stairwell below .
Instinctively , he moved toward the sound .
Somethings wrong .
I need to check- But before he could take a step , Chloe deliberately collapsed to the floor with a dramatic cry .
Dominic rushed to turned back and gathered her in his arms , his voice full of concern Whats wrong ? Chloe squeezed out a few tears , gazing up at him pitifully 1 mmy ankle .
Im okay .
Go check if you want , Without a second thought , Dominic lifted her up and hurried back to the hospital room , leaving only his words echoing in the stairwell Youre hurt .
Where else would I go ? Noding matters As the sound of his footsteps faded , the thugs sighed with relief .
They gi They glared viciously at Isabella as they kept their hands firmly over her mouth .
See that ? Screamed your fucking hings out , and did your precious Dominic even care ? Miss Winslow told us youre always seducing men into bed .
So come on , sweetheart .
Maybe if you behave , well let you keep breathing Terrm consumed her Her eyes locked on the blade in their packets and the fear of death washed over her .

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She instantly stopped struggling The three men were pleased with her submission .
Their grip loosened as they discussed taking her to the parking garage where fewer people would be around As they dragged her downstairs , their hands began groping her body Isabella felt sick but forced herself to remain silent .
She carefully surveyed eved her surrounding When they reached a corner , she seired her moment as two of the thugs stopped to light cigarettes .
|| She drove her elbow hard in in the third mans ribs and bolted into a nearby hospital room , stamming the door behind her .
Their fists pounded against the door , voices screaming and swearing .
[ ] Her heart hammered against her chest as she scanned the empty room [ | Isabella knew the door wouldnt hold them for long .
She ran ran straight to the window Below was n decorative pool with several pallents strolling around the garden .
] Jast as the door splintered open , she leaped without hesitation .
er under … ] The drop was at least two stories .
She plunged into the water .
The impact was brutal , and consciousness slipped away as the current pulled ber After being unconsciods for a full day and night , Isabella finally opened her eyes to find Dominic at her bedside .
] ] He was clutching her hand tightly , his eyes filled with gente concern Isabella God youre make .
Are you in pain ? Does anything still hurt ? Her eyes darted around the room .
Then she answered , her volce raw , Im fine .

What about those guys ? Theyve been arrested .
Dont worry anyone who dared hurt you will pay for st .
Dominics voice carried barely contained rage But Isabella didnt care what he did to them .
That wasnt the point Did they say who sent them ? Duminic paused , then shook his head .
] No.
They only said they saw you alone and decided to target you .
Its my fault .
I was too eaught up in my own shit .
I neglected you , and thats why they were able to get to you .
Realizing shed never be able to hold Chloe accountable , Isabells closed her eyes wearily .
I What exactly h have you been so Iusy with these days? Dominic was silent for a moment .
Just company business .
|| Hearing this anawer , Isabella dug her nails into her paim .
She couldnt hold back anymore .
|| Is it really company business ? Or are you Lasy planning your fucking wedding with Chloe ? [ ]