Don't look sad because of me.
"Your Highness, Lacey has escaped." A subordinate reported to Ravel in a low voice.
Ravel's eyes flickered. Under the moonlight, he looked cold and lonely. His slender fingers ran through his hair, and a bitter laugh echoed in the air. "Is that so? She really escaped … "
In fact, he had already guessed this outcome. From the moment he intentionally hung the key on his body and let Teresa steal it, it was destined that she would escape sooner or later. However, even though he knew this was the truth, he still had the unrealistic thought that she would stay for him.
For these dozens of snuggled together day and night.
However, it was clear that he was still too naive.
"Your Highness Ravel …" The subordinate called out worriedly.
"It's alright."
Ravel said indifferently.
Since his love was fruitless, he would have to protect his family. Teresa's escape was not completely useless to him. In fact, from the moment he dropped the key, another plan had been activated. He would use Teresa to steal the necklace.
Qiao Qiao's condition continued to worsen. He felt that he could no longer sit still and wait for death. He had to do something.
That was why Ravel focused his attention on Teresa.
She thought that he had only put a collar on her, but that wasn't the case. He had planned for this to happen a long time ago, so he had planted a listening device in Teresa. That device was very secretive and had an anti-detection function. Even if Teresa returned to the J Organisation to be checked, she would definitely not be discovered.
Ravel was betting that the man would trust Teresa more than Momo. Through Teresa, he might be able to find a way to save Qiao Qiao.
After a long time.
A dull voice echoed in the darkness. "I've said it before. I'll be lonely without my family. Lei … Teresa, you can't fulfill my love, but at least you can let me keep my family. That's not too much, right?"
— —
Teresa returned to the J Organisation unscathed. Naturally, she was questioned by many, and a physical examination was necessary. In the end, she was sent to the man.
"What a rare guest. I thought you wouldn't come back. Isn't it good to stay by Ravel's side and be Xinxin's substitute?" The man looked at Teresa who was kneeling in front of him mockingly.
Teresa lowered her head. She was a taciturn person and did not know how to use flowery words. She only replied in a low voice, "Teresa swears to be loyal to His Majesty. There is no disloyalty."
"Heh."
The man laughed in disdain. He slowly walked in front of Teresa and suddenly kicked her to the ground. He stepped heavily on her shoulder with so much force that the sound of bones breaking could be heard. Teresa lay on the ground and clenched her teeth, not making a single sound.
The man's voice drifted into her ears. "Absolutely loyal? Teresa, if you are absolutely loyal, why did you go soft on Lilith when you were in the Holy Light Palace? With your strength, you could easily get rid of her, but you didn't do so. Is this what you mean by absolutely loyal? "
Teresa was stunned.
"Heh heh, you're not saying anything? Didn't you say that you were absolutely loyal? "
Teresa had nothing to say about this matter, because she had indeed gone soft on Qiao Qiao.
She swallowed the fishy taste stuck in her throat and tried her best to make her voice calm. She said to the man, "I am willing to take full responsibility for this matter. Please punish me, His Majesty!"
"You are willing to take full responsibility? Heh heh, have you forgotten how the J Organisation deals with traitors? I will use all of those punishments on you. You better be mentally prepared. "The man's voice was sinister, and he increased the strength of his foot.
Teresa also recalled those punishments, and her scalp went numb.
That was simply hell.
However, she still said with difficulty, "This time, it was my negligence that caused the organization to suffer losses. Teresa is willing to take the punishment."
"That's good. Let me see your loyalty to the J Organisation." The man raised his foot and called over his subordinates. He ordered, "Take her away and use the punishments E10 to E22. Let our elites understand that in the J Organisation, those who fail their missions are treated equally."
He especially emphasized the last few words.
Teresa's face was ashen. If she took all of these punishments, even if she didn't die, she would at least lose a layer of skin.
However, this was her destiny. She couldn't blame anyone. She was born to be used as a tool. However, she couldn't help but think of the countless days and nights she spent with Ravel. That gentle and touching face.
She only felt a stuffy feeling in her chest, and her lips couldn't help but curl into a bitter smile.
That person didn't care about her at all. Although she was a tool, a tool also had a tool's dignity. She didn't want to be someone else's substitute, and she didn't want to enjoy a love that didn't belong to her.
Don't think about it anymore …
Look at your own identity clearly. You're just a tool.
Ravel knew that it wouldn't be easy for Teresa to return to the J Organisation. The process was bound to be bumpy, but he didn't expect it to be bumpy to this extent. Teresa's soft gasps could be heard from the device. She let out a muffled groan due to the intense pain. He didn't know why, but his heart ached so much, as if it was about to explode.
That stupid woman. She must have known that she would be subjected to these punishments. However, she still ran away from him without hesitation.
Was she a masochist? She knew that she would be subjected to torture, yet she still threw herself into it?
Another series of screams could be heard. Ravel couldn't listen to it anymore. He directly pulled out the device and leaned against the chair. His hands blocked the front of his eyes, and he silently blended into the darkness. However, there was no sound in reality. In his mind, Teresa's painful groans still lingered.
Damn it!
He slammed his fist on the table. He wondered if he should find trouble with Momo tomorrow.
When he was suffering, he could only feel better when he saw others suffering more than him.
Thus, the next day, Momo was ridiculed by Ravel for no reason. When she came out, her entire face was dark.
"That man must be crazy! How did I offend him today? " Mo Mo recalled Ravel's provocation at the meeting. No matter what she did, that man would always pick on her. This was not good, that was not good. In the end, everyone at the meeting was laughing at her.
"Your Highness, where are we going now?" The subordinate asked carefully, afraid of offending Momo.
The person Momo relied on the most now was He Shaochen. Today, she had been dealt a terrible blow by Ravel. Without thinking, she would definitely run over to seek comfort and caress. However, when she arrived at He Clan's branch, she was told that He Shaochen wasn't there.
"That's strange. Why does Brother Ye have so many social engagements recently?" Momo was puzzled. She took out her phone and called He Shaochen. "Brother Ye, where are you?"
He Shaochen was still in the hospital at the moment.
Qiao Qiao's condition had worsened. As soon as he had time, he rushed over. Now that he saw Momo's caller ID, he felt a little restless.
He quietly went out and brushed Momo off.
Just as he was about to enter the house, he was stopped by Adam.
He brought him to a quiet and empty room and repeatedly asked, "Is there still no news about the necklace? Do you know that Lilith can't hold on much longer? "
It was obvious that Adam was about to lose his cool. He was the person who had spent the most time with Qiao Qiao, so he knew best what kind of situation Qiao Qiao was in.
A few days ago, Qiao Qiao could still spend some time reading. But now, she couldn't even find the energy to read her favorite books. Most of the time, she slept. It was as if she could never get enough sleep. Every time she slept for more than ten hours, Adam would tremble in fear.
God knew how scared he was. Qiao Qiao would never wake up if she fell asleep.
"If you want to save her, you have to save her."
Adam was under a lot of pressure. He was about to have a mental breakdown. Watching the person he cherished walk step by step towards death was a terrible experience.
He Shaochen looked at Adam's pained face and was silent for a long time.
This time, he didn't say a word to Qiao Qiao. Most of the time, she was awake, but she didn't have the energy to talk.
He seemed to be able to feel the life passing away from Qiao Qiao. That feeling of powerlessness made him weak. He clenched his fists and took a deep breath. He turned around and said slowly, "I will save her. I will save her at all costs."
He Shaochen returned to the ward again.
Qiao Qiao was coughing softly. She felt like she couldn't breathe.
He hurried over and helped Qiao Qiao smooth her back. He said in a hoarse voice, "Qiao Qiao, are you okay?"
Qiao Qiao's pale face was red because of the coughing. She shook her head and said insincerely, "I'm fine."
He Shaochen's eyes darkened. He frowned and told her that she was fine. He wasn't stupid.
He could tell the difference between truth and lies.
Qiao Qiao looked up and saw He Shaochen's gloomy face. She seemed to have sensed something. She held He Shaochen's hand tightly and said weakly, "Don't do anything stupid …"
She felt that He Shaochen's aura had changed. His eyes were filled with determination.
He Shaochen was stunned.
"Shaochen, I don't want anything to happen to you." She didn't know what they had been doing these days, but it must be something dangerous.
"Idiot, take care of yourself. Leave the rest to me." He Shaochen's tone was much gentler. He covered Qiao Qiao with the blanket. Qiao Qiao reached out her hand, but it was suspended in mid-air and couldn't be raised again.
He Shaochen bent down and pressed her hand on his face.
Qiaoqiao's expression was very indifferent. Her fingers traced the outline of his face, and her breath was weak. "Shaochen, you haven't smiled in a long time. Don't show a sad expression because of me, okay?"
How can I smile when you're like this!
He Shaochen yelled in his heart. Why did this woman always make him do such difficult things?
However, he still listened to Qiaoqiao's words and tried his best to move the corners of his lips, squeezing out a smile that was uglier than crying.
He held her hand tightly and repeated it over and over again like a spell.
"Qiao Qiao."
"Qiao Qiao, Qiao Qiao …"
I can't lose you.
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