Chapter 15

Only when Serena was on the verge of losing consciousness did Hunter finally release his grip, letting her collapse heavily onto the floor. "Letting you die like this would be too merciful. Since you loved framing yourself for things you didn't do, you'll experience them all firsthand!" Serena lay gasping on the ground. She was certain she was done for just now. But then, as Hunter coldly pronounced her punishment, she realized death might have been kinder. "We'll start with you accusing Nadine of pushing you down the stairs." "No... please no!" Bodyguards rushed in, dragging the trembling woman out and hurling her down the staircase. Serena immediately tumbled down with agonized screams. They dragged her up only to throw her down again and again from the top of the 99 steps, until her bones felt shattered and blood coated every step. She begged Hunter for mercy, but he watched the spectacle with icy detachment. "This is still not enough, Serena. This is just the beginning." His