Chapter 412


    For several days, Pearl endured her captivity in the vi. She was subjected to constant monitoring,


    being forced to eat various things, and having her weight checked regrly.


    Strangely, Raymond had not anticipated that Pearl’s weight would remain constant. If anything, it


    seemed like she was losing weight.


    One night, as Pearl’s b*dy weakened after a blood test, the door to her room opened. Initially, she


    thought it was the butler delivering her food, but upon closer inspection, she realized it was a young


    woman.


    The woman appeared to be quite pale, but her eyes sparkled with vitality, and she had a certain char?n


    about her.


    “Who are you?”


    “I’m Pearl Leighton.” Pearl smiled at the woman. “And you


    are?”


    “I’m Ang Wickam.” Angel smiled shyly and ced the tray on the side table.


    “What’s your rtionship with Raymond?”


    At the mention of Raymond’s name, Ang’s hands momentarily stiffened, but she then replied firmly,


    “He’s my boyfriend.”


    Pearl’s suspicion grew upon hearing Ang’s words. “You’re Raymond’s first love.”


    “Yeah, but why are you here?” Ang inquired, her curiosity piqued by Pearl’s captivity and the


    handcuffs on her limbs.


    Ang was quite sheltered and had always been naive. Once she came of age, Raymond always kept


    her safe in the vi. So, naturally, she felt scared by such a scene.


    Sensing Ang’s kindness, Pearl realized she might be able to escape with her assistance. She


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    quickly showed a pitiable expression. “I’m being locked up here. Can you help me?”


    She hoped to arouse Ang’spassion with her desperate appearance.


    “Raymond, that b*stard! How could he kidnap you?” Ang eximed, feeling deeply sorry for Pearl as


    she saw the tears in her eyes. “Please don’t cry. But can you tell me why he’s keeping you locked up?”


    Pearl gazed at Ang with a feeble look and said, “It’s because of you.”


    Ang was momentarily stunned, a sense of dread washing over her. “Is he nning to exchange my


    blood with yours?”


    Pearl nodded without a word.


    “That b*stard…” Ang’s voice trembled. “He told me yesterday that I’ll be getting a new blood source


    from a dying person, who willingly wanted to donate blood. I had no idea…”


    Pearl was lying on the bed, her wrists bearing scratches and soreness from her prolonged


    imprisonment. Ang’s heart ached with deeper sorrow and guilt as she took in the sight.


    “Don’t worry. I won’t let him use your blood. I’ll talk to Raymond…”


    Pearl began to speak, “Why don’t you help me-” but was cut off when the door swung open


    unexpectedly. She cursed the unfortunate timing as she saw Raymond standing there.


    Raymond, upon seeing Ang, appeared bewildered. “Ang, what…”


    Ang stood up with anger in her eyes. “How could you do this, Raymond? Pearl is perfectly healthy,


    yet you want to exchange my blood with hers?”