Chapter 17

The bodyguards arrived as soon as they received the message. They entered swiftly, seized Alyssa, who was shaking in fear, and began escorting her to the hospital as instructed. She resisted fiercely, but the bodyguards were trained professionals. Escaping was impossible. Just as they were about to drag her out the door, she screamed at Terrence, her voice raw, "Terrence, you say you only love Thea, but we shared so much time! Do you feel nothing for me? You said you loved me, too!" Terrence showed no reaction. He simply ordered the bodyguards to take her to the hospital immediately. Alyssa continued to struggle the entire way. At the hospital, she tried calling the doctors and nurses for help. But this was Hatcher Group's private hospital. Every staff member recognized Terrence, so naturally, they followed his orders without hesitation. Alyssa was secured to the operating table. As the anesthesia flowed into her veins, she drifted into unconsciousness. When she awoke, the sligh