Chapter 169

Nelson stared into Sabrina's eyes. Her eyes shimmered with clarity, genuine beyond doubt. Her calm gaze held a hint of amusement yet hid a depth he couldn't quite decipher. She wasn't the type to surrender easily or accept her destiny, especially after plotting against him. But Nelson thought that as long as she was still around, there was still a chance. The intimate confrontation that afternoon had left him rattled. He had always prided himself on his restraint and control. Yet with her, he often lost his cool, even becoming rough. After "pacifying" her, he left the room. Sabrina narrowed her eyes as she stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the snow-covered landscape. She picked up the phone and called Eva, asking for a favor. Before leaving Clapham Mountain, she had to see Chelsea. … The night had grown late. Sabrina woke to the sound of loud noises and commotion. As she stirred, she realized she was in pain all over. Her throat was burning with every swallo