4 " It's you ! You're the one who tried to kill my mom ! " I couldn't hold it in any longer . My hand flew toward Debbii's face in a slap . A glint of calculation flickered in her eyes . Before my palm could reach her , Bryson's hand clamped down hard on my wrist and yanked me back . His gaze was like ice as it bore into me . " Enough ! " he snapped . " I've explained this to you already - none of what happened before was Debbii's fault ! This time , it was also the hospital staff who made the mistake . Why are you blaming her for everything ? And now , you're striking her ? Have you completely lost your damn mind , Hedy ?! " With that , he shoved me away . I stumbled and fell hard onto the floor . Pain shot up my body , my face draining of color . But he didn't even glance at me. " Apologize to Debbii ! " he demanded . I gritted my teeth and forced myself up despite the pain , glaring at him stubbornly . " You want me to apologize , Bryson ? It was she who went after my mom ! She's the one who told the hospital staff to revoke your payment ! She even claimed you were her boyfriend ! Tell me - who's the one who should really be apologizing ? " For a moment , he froze . His brows drew tightly together , his gaze toward Debbii cooling . In an instant , her face went pale . But just as quickly , tears welled up in her eyes , clinging to her lashes like a rain - drenched flower . She darted into the kitchen , snatching a knife and pressing it to her own neck . " Bryson , " she cried , her voice trembling , " I told you I didn't do it on purpose ! Maybe the hospital staff misunderstood . If you insist on believing Hedy instead of me , then I have no choice but to prove my innocence with my death ! " Before anyone could react , she drew the blade across her neck , leaving a deep and bleeding gash . Bryson's expression changed instantly . He lunged forward , grabbing the knife with his bare hand . 2 3/3 11.1 % 9:43 Wed , Oct 15 Blood ran freely down the blade , dripping from his fingers , but he didn't care . All his focus was on checking Debbii's wound , his voice frantic . " Why are you so impulsive ? Of course , I believe you ! Hold still , Debbii . I'll call someone to treat your injury right now . " Without another word , he scooped her up in his arms . As he passed me , his eyes burned with fury . " Hedy , you've gone too far this time ! " " Housekeeper ! " his voice roared like thunder . " Lock Hedy in the cold storage! No one lets her out without my permission ! " With that , the housekeeper rushed in with a group of bodyguards who seized me from behind . I shuddered violently and began to struggle . " Let me go ! I have to get to the hospital to pay for my mom's treatment ! Bryson ! Tell them to let me go ! " My voice was nearly a scream . But he didn't turn his head even once . In the end , I was thrown into the cold storage . The heavy door clanged shut , and the freezing air swallowed me whole . I trembled , pulling out my phone to try and call someone - anyone - to help pay my mom's fees at the hospital . But just as I unlocked it, the door swung open again . " Take her phone away . Strip her clothes off . " Bryson's voice was low and dangerous . Before I could react , the bodyguards pinned me down . My phone was ripped from my hands , and my clothes were torn away without mercy . I stared at Bryson in disbelief , my eyes wide . " Are you insane ?! Mom's still in the hospital waiting for me to pay - 1- " My words broke off as his hand clamped around my jaw , forcing my face up to his . " Because of what you said , Debbii's neck was slashed open . The doctor said it was only a fraction away from the artery ! I told you , Hedy - she didn't do it on purpose . But you refused to believe me ! Today , until Debbii's surgery is over , no one is letting you out of this cold storage . As for your mom ... " His eyes hardened to steel . " Pray she survives until you're released . " Even as I trembled violently in the icy air , his expression remained unmoved . 2/3 13.6% 9:43 Wed , Oct 15 93 " Bryson , please , " I begged , tears streaming down my face , my throat burning from the cold . " I'll apologize to Debbii . Just send someone to the hospital to pay the bills . I'm begging you , Bryson ! Mom won't make it ! " But he only looked at me with those frozen eyes , then turned and stepped out without hesitation . Before the door closed , I summoned every ounce of strength left in me , glaring at him with hatred . " Bryson ! I swear I will hate you for the rest of my life ! " His body gave a faint tremor , but in the end , the heavy cold - storage door slammed shut firmly . 4 212 14.09 9:43 Wed , Oct 15 Hedy's POV