Chapter 9 A Maybach S680 zoomed by on the Longfellow Bridge . Leonardo pressed his lips together tightly , and sweat trickled down his straight nose . He thought , " Faster , just a bit faster . " He had to see Gabrielle right away to make sure she was okay . Ten hours earlier , by the seaside . Leonardo had drained almost all of the Ferney family's cash before finally getting Wyatt to back down . Wyatt's whip was drenched in Purchase completed g Leonardo's flickering eyes , he let out a sneer and laughed , " So even the cocky crown prince of Boston is willing to bow for love ? " " You promised me to have the medical team treat Gabrielle immediately . " Leonardo clenched his fists , his eyes turning red with anger . " Of course ! I always keep my promises . It's only fair to hold her here as a hostage until the Ferney Group sends over the money . " " I'll be your hostage instead . Just let her go , " Leonardo interrupted him coldly . Wyatt paused for a second , then burst out laughing . " Awesome! Having Mr. Ferney as the hostage in person . This is more than I could have hoped for . " 67384 ) Chapter 9 288 ( Vouchers : But just like that , his expression turned serious . He pointed at Alaina and said , " But she has to stay . I just heard that this woman's pregnant with your kid . " Leonardo's face darkened . " Fine . " He scooped Alaina up in his arms and was locked inside a pitch - black warehouse by Wyatt's guys . In the darkness , his sword - like eyebrows were knitted together tightly . Gabrielle's pale , lifeless face kept flashing through his mind over and over again . He sat by the warehouse door , completely still , like a statue . Alaina bit her lip and asked , " Leonardo , why did you go along with Wyatt ? It's 10 billion dollars . " Leonardo didn't reply . He just stared quietly at the faint light seeping through the crack of the door , trying to make sense of that blurry figure , from that sliver of light . Eventually , the sky got darker and even that little glimmer of light faded away . But the guy just sat there , not moving at all . He had no idea how long he'd been waiting when the loud wail of police sirens sliced through the air . He and Alaina were saved , but then he found out that Wyatt hadn't let anyone from the medical team help Gabrielle at all . He rushed over to ask the special police if they'd seen Gabrielle , but all he got was that she had left on her own a while ago . Chapter 9 Leonardo was freaking out with worry . 26 Houchery Gabrielle was still hurt . There wasn't anywhere else for her to go except back to the castle . Thinking about it made him slam his foot down on the gas pedal , and suddenly his car shot up to 240 kilometers per hour in no time . Driving at high speed , Leonardo soon caught sight of part of the castle in the distance . A wave of relief washed over him , and a happy smile crept onto his face . But in an instant , that smile froze right there as he realized what was happening next ... Inside the castle , flames were raging everywhere , lighting up the sky like it was daytime . He remembered that determined look in Gabrielle's eyes before he left , as if she was ready to give up on everything . A scary thought started creeping into Leonardo's mind . His hands began to shake uncontrollably . He shouted in his mind , " No way , this is absolutely impossible ! " Just then , a wild fawn suddenly popped up on the winding mountain road ahead . Leonardo's eyes went wide . The car was going too fast , hitting the brakes now would be way too late . He gritted his teeth and yanked the steering wheel hard to the left , just Chapter 9 barely missing the fawn . However , the car had already completely gone off the winding mountain road . Leonardo reached for his phone to call for help , but disaster hit first . The car slid down in an instant and tumbled over the cliff . ན ཝཏོ ཙཱ ། In "A Lady Hard to Please" by CrushReels, a single mother makes a poignant return to the city she fled seven years ago. Her mission: to secure treatment for her son's leukemia, setting the stage for an emotional journey of love and resilience amidst past heartbreak. As her ex-lover reenters her life upon hearing of her return, old wounds resurface, sparking a complex web of emotions and decisions that delve deep into themes of forgiveness, second chances, and the enduring power of love. This modern romance novel stands out for its raw portrayal of familial bonds tested by adversity, offering readers a compelling exploration of human strength and vulnerability. With a captivating blend of heart-wrenching moments and tender revelations, "A Lady Hard to Please" promises a captivating read that lingers in the heart long after the final page. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a tale that transcends boundaries and speaks to the resilience of the human spirit.