The Heiress's Comeback

Chapter 207: [ Volume 1] Chaper 207- Disgusting

But Ray could only focus on the ropes biting into his skin, the fear clouding his thoughts. "I don’t care what you want! Just let me go!" he yelled, his voice breaking with frustration and terror.

The woman’s smile faded slightly, replaced by a more serious expression. "You’re in danger, Ray. Trust me, this is for your own good."

He met her gaze, searching for any hint of sincerity, but all he could see was a mix of determination and something darker lurking beneath the surface. The realization that he was not just dealing with family but with someone who had orchestrated this situation sent shivers down his spine.

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Ray shot back at her, his voice cutting through the tension like a knife. "What type of danger are you talking about, huh? Kidnapping me? Who do you want me to protect myself from? My wife? Let me go! If Rose finds out you’re the one who kidnapped me, she will kill you!"

The mention of Rose’s name twisted his aunt’s face into a mask of fury. Her eyes narrowed, a storm brewing behind them. In an instant, she lunged forward, her palm striking Ray’s cheek with a force that sent him sprawling onto the bed. The shock reverberated through his skull, leaving him momentarily dazed, the bitter taste of copper filling his mouth.

"How dare you speak to your aunt like that?" she hissed, her voice low and laced with venom. Ray struggled to regain his composure, feeling a mixture of anger and humiliation. He had never seen this side of her—this fierce, unyielding woman who commanded the room with a presence that was both terrifying and strangely magnetic.

"Are you okay?" she asked, the sharp edge of her tone softening as she rushed to his side. There was an urgency in her voice, but it was accompanied by an underlying concern. "I said don’t make me angry!"

Ray sat up, shaking his head to clear the fog of pain and confusion. "I’m sorry, I’m sorry," he muttered, urgency creeping into his voice. "Just don’t mention that woman’s name in front of me!"

His aunt’s gaze bore into him, her expression a tumult of anger and something deeper, something unspoken. "You don’t understand the stakes, Ray," she said, her voice dropping to a dangerous whisper. "Rose isn’t just your wife; she’s a pawn in a game that could destroy us all."

Ray’s heart raced, a cold wave of realization washing over him. "What game? What are you talking about? I don’t want any part of this!" Panic edged his words as he recoiled from the implications.

Her eyes flashed with a mixture of frustration and fierce determination, making Ray feel even smaller under her intense scrutiny. "You’re already part of it," she insisted, stepping closer until their faces were mere inches apart. The intoxicating scent of jasmine enveloped them, but it was laced with something darker, something that hinted at danger. "If you want to stay alive, you’ll have to trust me."

"Trust you?" Ray scoffed, a bitter laugh escaping his lips despite the fear gnawing at his insides. "You kidnapped me! How can I trust someone who put me in this position?" The words spilled out, fueled by adrenaline and defiance.

His aunt took a step back, her expression shifting from a storm of anger to something softer, almost pleading. "Because I’m the only one who can help you," she said, her voice dropping to a near whisper, heavy with urgency.

"I know things, Ray—things about the world you’ve been blissfully unaware of. Your life is at risk, and that woman..." She paused, her voice tightening, her disdain evident in the way her lips curled. "She’s just a bitch who is trying to snatch you from me."

Ray flinched at her touch as her fingers grazed his cheek, still flushed from the sting of her earlier slap. Disgust surged within him, a potent mixture of anger and fear.

How had this woman, his aunt—the person who had nurtured him and offered guidance—lost her grip on reality? He felt trapped in a twisted nightmare, where the familiar had morphed into something grotesque and threatening.

"Don’t you dare touch me," he muttered, his voice laced with defiance, turning his face sharply away to escape her grasp. But she was quicker, her hand shooting out like a snake, fingers tangling painfully in his hair and yanking his head back until he had no choice but to meet her wild gaze.

"Ack!" he groaned, the sudden movement sending a jolt of pain radiating through his scalp. The world around them faded as he focused solely on her intense eyes, filled with a manic energy that set his nerves on edge.

"See... see what she has done to you?" she spat, her tone a volatile blend of fury and twisted affection. "You, whom I raised as a gentleman, who wouldn’t even raise your voice in anger, now look at you—shouting like a wild animal!"

He felt her fingers digging in, the pressure escalating. "I’m shouting because you’re insane!" he shot back, his heart racing. The small room felt constricting, the air thick with tension, as her manic energy wrapped around him like a suffocating shroud. "This isn’t protection; it’s kidnapping!"

Sagana leaned closer, their faces inches apart, her breath warm and heavy against his skin. "You don’t understand the world we’re in, Ray! It’s a dangerous game out there, and if you think Rose will keep you safe, you’re sorely mistaken." She released her grip slightly, searching his eyes as if looking for something—understanding, perhaps? "You’re mine to protect!"

"Why should I trust you?" His defiance surged, emboldened by the anger simmering beneath his fear. "You’re the one who’s trapped me here! How can I trust someone who’s willing to drag me away from my life?"

Her expression faltered for a moment, a flicker of vulnerability breaking through the storm of emotions. He could see it—the woman who had nurtured him, taught him kindness and restraint. "I did this to save you," she insisted, her voice trembling with a mix of desperation and sincerity. "You’re my responsibility. I won’t let anyone take you from me, especially not her."