Chapter 43: Enduring the Torment

When the surveillance footage showed Steve and Amia together in a room, Madeleine was stunned. She quickly stood up, visibly agitated. "What’s going on? It was supposed to be Sidley and Amia together! How did it end up being Steve? What are you people doing?" Madeleine exclaimed angrily. "Who would’ve thought that Sidley would suddenly switch roles with Steve? Now they’ve swapped places," the bodyguard explained, clearly nervous. He avoided making eye contact with Madeleine, fearing the consequences. Madeleine knew she couldn’t just sit back and do nothing now. She quickly instructed the bodyguard to arrange for a car. This time, Madeleine had to act fast—she never expected Amia to resist for so long. Seeing Steve in the room, Amia’s actions surprised Madeleine. To Madeleine, Amia was nothing but an obstacle that needed to be removed. In Steve and Amia’s room, the door suddenly opened. Robert and Dr. Clotho rushed in. They immediately focused on Steve, concerned about his well-be