Chapter 214

Stella felt like the blood in her veins was running backward. She knew Fiona must be in unbearable pain. But seeing it with her own eyes and still being helpless? That was torture. This crushing sense of powerlessness made it hard to breathe. But to Grace, Stella's reaction just looked like fear—so she didn't suspect a thing. "Don't be scared," Grace said, pulling Stella's trembling body closer, her tone sickly sweet. "As long as you cooperate, your little brother stays safe." Her voice might sound gentle, but it made Stella want to throw up. Then Fiona suddenly lifted her head. Her face was bruised and bloodied, but her eyes—those eyes were still full of fire. "Grace..." Fiona's voice was ragged, barely more than a whisper, but every word hit like a knife. "All you know are these dirty tricks—real brave of you." Grace's face darkened instantly. She grabbed a chain from the floor and threw it down hard, the clanging echo sharp and harsh. "Hang her up." She barked at the guards, then tu