Chapter 53
Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape
Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape
If not for protecting her, perhaps Phantom would still be alive now, happily living with Yvonne.
The thought left Natalie’s chest heavy.
Just then, a video call from Baron came through.
She forced her hand to swipe it open, and when she saw where he was, her eyes widened.
“Baron, you went to Ocean City? You even went into the black market?”
She recognized it instantly.
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Five years ago, in order to save Jensen, she had gone there alone to beg Witch Doctor for help. If luck hadn’t been on her side, she might have lost her life in that place.
The sight of the dark alleys behind Baron made her pulse leap.
“What are you doing in the black market?”
Her question made his sharp eyes narrow.
He, too, remembered the first time he had seen her-five years ago, throwing away her life for Jensen. It had irritated him, unsettled him.
And now she was worried for him?
His lips curved faintly upward.
“You’re worried about me?”
He deflected, but Natalie grew even more tense.
“Of course I’m worried about you. The black market is crawling with danger. If it isn’t something absolutely urgent, don’t go in there.”
She knew Yvonne had told her Baron was Murica’s crime boss, but this was Ocean City.
His smile deepened.
“I need something from here. If you want your right hand restored, I’ll have to scour this place. And I heard Witch Doctor is here. If I find him, your hand can be healed.”
Her heart jolted.
“You went to the black market for me? To find Witch Doctor?”
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Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape
“Are you touched? Want to marry me to show your gratitude?”
He said it with a crooked grin, but his other hand, hidden from view, was curled tight in a sweating fist.
Natalie froze.
“Baron, you saved my life. If you want me to marry you, I will.”
His lips stiffened.
“I don’t want you forcing yourself. And I, Baron, don’t make women do anything against their will.”
What he wanted was her to stay with him by choice-
To love him with the same reckless abandon she had once given Jensen.
Not out of obligation.
His chest felt oddly hollow, almost aching.
Natalie opened her mouth to say more, but he cut her off.
“Still, I’ll remember what you said. If one day you try to leave me, I won’t let you go.”
Bitter fruit was still fruit. Until one tasted it, who could say for certain that it was bitter?
He almost laughed at himself.
Who was he?
He was Baron.
If he wanted someone, what did it matter if she came willingly or not?
Ever since she had provoked him-ever since she had slept with him-Natalie belonged to him.
Natalie didn’t fully understand his words, but she didn’t argue.
After five years with Jensen ending in betrayal, she had little left to hope for in love.
Baron was good to her.
If he wanted her in return, she didn’t resist.
In truth, she had nothing else with which to repay him.
Her voice dropped. “I won’t leave you. As long as you don’t drive me away yourself, I’ll never go.
“Remember what you just said.”
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Chapter 53 A Promise of No Escape
He made to hang up. His mood was black, and he didn’t want it spilling onto her.
But before he could end the call, Natalie spoke quickly. This content belongs to
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“Baron, come back. I don’t need Witch Doctor. I don’t need my hands treated. What matters to me more than recovery is your safety. Witch Doctor’s conditions for treatment are harsh-I don’t want you sacrificing anything for me.”
Her plea made his gaze harden.
“You’re not the one who loves designing? And you still owe me work. The cufflinks you made for me-Jensen dirtied them. I don’t want them anymore. You still owe me another gift.”
Her brow furrowed.
“Foster sent them to Jensen?”
She pieced it together instantly.
“My fault. I should have been clear with Foster.”
“It’s fine. Once your hands are healed, design me another pair.”
He smiled faintly, though a streak of violence flashed deep in his eyes.
Even if Jensen had tainted those cufflinks, they never should have touched his wrists.
Natalie knew from his tone-he was still going into the black market to find Witch Doctor.
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