Chapter 4 The bodyguard shouted, and Dawson finally noticed the blood gushing from under Kari. His eyes went red with fury, and he kicked me in the chest so hard it made my heart convulse with pain. "Alice! Do you even know Kari is pregnant? How dare you do this to her! You're supposed to be a doctor, yet you have such a cruel heart. I've been wrong about you!" "I swear, if anything happens to Kari, I won't let you off!" Kari lay weakly in Dawson's arms, tears streaming down her face. "Alice, I know you're angry because I'm carrying Dawson's child, but I never asked for anything. The baby is innocent-why, why would you do this to me..." "Dawson, it's Kari's fault... she couldn't protect our child... Child... mom failed you... before you even saw the world..." She forced herself to kneel before me, pressing her forehead to the ground. "Alice, please... spare me. I'll never covet Dawson again... Please, don't target me anymore..." She cried so hard, and the next second, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted. Dawson could no longer control his fury. He grabbed my hair and dragged me into the open. I cried uncontrollably in pain. "Dawson, I didn't push her, and I never intended to harm her child. It was her own...' "Enough!" A slap to my face was so hard it knocked out two of my teeth. "At this point, and you're still making excuses? Which woman would use her own child to put on a show?" "Break her hand tendons! I want her to feel what it's like to lose the most important thing in her life!" Seeing the bodyguards approaching with knives, I felt utterly hopeless. "Dawson, you can't... If you cut my hands, you'll regret it!" The man in front of me seemed not to hear. He held Kari tightly, not sparing me a glance. The bodyguards severed my hand tendons. Pain exploded through my body as if I had been ripped in two. My screams echoed through the rainforest. Chapter 4 5,26% nothing to complain about!" Dawson sneered. I closed my eyes, numb, kneeling on the ground in self-torment. Blood pooled around my wrists, forming a horrifying river. I knew that, as a doctor, I would never hold a scalpel again. At that moment, my heart was ashes, and my eyes held no light. Seeing me like this, Dawson felt an unfamiliar unease. He was about to speak when a bodyguard stumbled in. "Boss! We're surrounded by fighter jets!" Chapter 4 Title: Addicted to You Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, Billionaire, CEO, Modern, Romantic, Hidden Feelings, Mansion, Office, Meet Again Status: ongoing In "Addicted to You," a captivating romance unfolds between Audrey and Floyd. Despite Floyd's arranged marriage and family struggles, he continually comes to Audrey's rescue after their one-night stand that has left her secretly pining for him for eight years. As their paths intertwine in unexpected ways within the backdrop of a luxurious mansion and high-stakes office dynamics, hidden feelings resurface, igniting a tale of love, loyalty, and second chances. This modern romantic narrative by CrushReel delves deep into themes of forbidden love, self-discovery, and the complexities of relationships in the world of billionaires and CEOs. What sets "Addicted to You" apart is its deft exploration of the characters' internal conflicts and the magnetic pull drawing them together despite external obstacles. Experience the emotional rollercoaster as Audrey and Floyd navigate their undeniable connection amidst societal expectations and personal dilemmas. Available to read online at CrushReel for those seeking a story that goes beyond conventional romance tropes with its rich character development and intricate plot twists.