Chapter 18 Marisa wanted to leave , but her skirt was simply too long , and she fell straight onto the steps . She struggled to get up , only to realize that her right leg was completely useless , her ankle was already swollen and bruised . " Marisa . " A sinister voice sounded from behind her , making Marisa freeze all over . When she turned around , she saw Allan Draper standing behind her , holding an IOU in his hand " Mr. Draper ? Why are you here ?" Her voice trembled uncontrollably . " Didn't I say , give me a few more days ... " " A few days ? If I hadn't come , were you planning to never pay me back ? " Allan squatted down and slapped the document onto her head . " When you took out that high - interest loan , you said as long as you got pregnant with the Bennett family's child , you could pay me back . And now you dare to lie to me ? The pregnancy is fake , and with interest , you owe over 1,200,000 in total . Were you planning to make me wait until my next life ? " Staring at the document she had signed , Marisa's pupils contracted sharply , and fear instantly surged in her heart . " No ! Mr. Draper ! I have money ! I'll have it soon ! I'll pay you back ! " " Oh ? " Allan raised his eyebrows slightly . " Who's going to give it to you ? I was sent here by the Bennett family ! Are you still hoping the Bennett family will pay for you ? " Marisa couldn't care about his mockery , at this moment , Kenton was the only person . could rely on . she She lunged in that direction , scrambling and crawling as if grabbing onto her last lifeline . " Kenton ! Save me ! " She clung tightly to Kenton's pant leg . " They're going to cut off Please help me ! For the sake of us knowing each other ... " my foot ! Chapter 18 284 Vouchers Kenton looked down at her , his eyes devoid of any warmth . This woman in front of him had forged a pregnancy report , bringing utter disgrace to the Bennett family . Seeing the panic and helplessness on her face now , he only found it laughable . " Your problems have nothing to do with me . " His tone was as cold as ice . Marisa was completely panicked . With a thud , she knelt on the ground , her knees hitting the hard concrete with a dull sound . " I was wrong . Kenton ! I shouldn't have lied to you ! But I really love you ! You can't just abandon me ! " Allan had already walked up and reached out to grab her arm . Marisa screamed and tried to hide behind Kenton , but he quietly stepped aside . " Take her away . After all , it's her debt to pay . " Kenton stepped aside to make way . Allan was momentarily stunned , then immediately gave a knowing smile . He signaled with his eyes , and two subordinates immediately grabbed Marisa by the arms . Marisa was still crying and struggling , but her voice grew fainter and fainter , until it finally disappeared at the entrance of the hall . Kenton stood where he was , took out his phone , and opened his chat with Ariella . The last message was the one he had sent half an hour ago : " Wait for me , " but she hadn't replied . He turned to look at Scott , his tone carrying a barely noticeable urgency . " Where's Ariella ? Why hasn't she replied to my message ? " On the other end of the call , Scott was silent for a few seconds , his voice hesitant . " Mr. Bennett ... um ... " " Speak . " " I ... I don't know either ... " Scott's voice grew even lower . " Maybe she's still busy . " As Scott spoke , he glanced at Keith and Joanna nearby . Chapter 18 Kenton frowned and quickly walked toward the banquet hall . Just as he reached the entrance , he ran into Keith and Joanna coming his way . " Mom , where's Ariella ? " he asked . 17 288 Vouchers Joanna's lips moved , but in the end , it was Keith who sighed and said , " Ariella ... has already left . " " Left ? " Kenton's frown deepened . " Where did she go ? Why didn't she tell me ? " " I was the one who told her to leave . " Keith finally spoke , his tone deliberately firm . " I gave her some money and told her to leave you . " Kenton's pupils contracted sharply , as if he couldn't believe his ears . " What did you say ? " " Kenton , calm down Joanna stepped forward , wanting to pat his shoulder , but he avoided her . " Things were so chaotic at the time , Marisa was pregnant with your child ... We were just thinking of your best interests .. || " For my best interests ? " Kenton's voice suddenly rose , as if a fire was burning in his chest . " You made her leave ? What right do you have to make decisions for me ?! " " If she can't have children , how can she marry you ! " Joanna raised her voice . " Our family has such a big business , we can't possibly have no heir ! " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!