Chapter 17 The Gibson family's basement was shrouded in darkness , with only brief flashes of light when the bodyguards came in to check on things . In such an environment , Emily had only been there for two days before . her mind was on the verge of collapse .. Kyler's footsteps echoed in the stairwell , while Emily curled up in a corner , trembling all over . " Clack ! " The door was opened .. Emily met Kyler's blood - red eyes , and her trembling grew even worse . " What are you going to do ?! " she screamed , on the verge of a breakdown . Kyler didn't answer her . He simply stepped back , allowing the bodyguards behind him to enter . A man - sized oven was carried in by the bodyguards . The moment Emily saw it , she knew exactly what he intended to do . The oven was opened by the bodyguards , and Emily's hands and feet were tightly bound with ropes . The instant the door closed , a wave of scorching heat rushed at her ! " Ah- ! " Emily screamed in agony , her skin feeling as if it were being pierced by thousands of needles at once . Sweat evaporated the moment it appeared . Chapter 17 17 The blistering heat made Emily feel as if every inch of her skin was about to melt away . She pounded on the oven door , hoping for even a shred of mercy from those outside . But Kyler just stood to the side , listening to her screams , his face showing not the slightest trace of emotion . When the time was up , the bodyguards dragged Emily out of the oven . Her entire body was red and blistered , and the bodyguards ' rough handling caused her already fragile skin to peel off in patches . Before Emily could recover from the pain , a bucket of ice water was dumped over her head . Her burning skin cooled instantly , but what followed was an even greater wave of pain . This alternating torture of heat and cold continued two or three more times , until Emily collapsed on the ground like a pile of mush . " Don't let her die . " Seeing Emily in this state , Kyler merely left behind those five cold words . In the days that followed , Kyler continued to torment Emily in various ways . She was tied to a pillar by the bodyguards , hit by vehicles , or forced to crawl on her knees , step by step , upstairs covered in nails to atone to Amelia . *** Every single torment was something Amelia had once endured . After rounds of torture , the basement door was finally opened . Chapter 17 Emily was taken to the hospital by the bodyguards . Just when she thought they were finally going to let her go , a group of men was brought in by Kyler . Seeing this , Emily understood all too well . No matter how desperately she struggled and begged , Kyler's heart did not soften . " Kye , please , don't do this to me , please ... " Kyler's expression didn't change at all in response to her pleas . " Isn't this exactly how you treated Amelia ? What are you afraid of now ? " " I specially found these men for you , not one less than the ones you prepared for Amelia . Don't worry , it's just to teach you a lesson . " His tone was calm , even tinged with a hint of gentleness , but to Emily , it only sent chills down her spine . This was the Gibson family's private hospital , and the ward was tightly guarded by Kyler's men . No matter how much Emily struggled , screamed , or called for help , there would be no response . They covered Emily's mouth , slapped her several times , and violently tore her clothes apart , their actions rough and brutal . When they were finally led away by the bodyguards , Emily was left behind like a broken doll . " Kyler . " Barely clothed , Emily suddenly called out to him . " Kyler , even if you torture me to death , Amelia won't come back . She's dead , truly dead , and she'll never return . " On the day of Amelia's funeral , the Ackrea family set up a mourning hall for her at the old house . Emily was brought there as well , forced to kneel Chapter 17 on the ground by the bodyguards . 11 Melanie , supported by Hayden , clutched Amelia's photo , overcome with grief . Matthew stood to the side , his eyes bloodshot and filled with red veins . Looking at them , Emily suddenly burst out laughing . " You Ackrea family members really are born actors . When she was alive , you didn't cherish her at all . Now that she's dead , you cry here like you're so pitiful . " " Anyone who didn't know better would think you treated Amelia so well . In reality , you are the ones who killed her . " Matthew grabbed Emily by the throat , gritting his teeth as he asked , " Emily , have you felt no remorse at all during this time ? " Emily laughed , her hoarse voice echoing in the mourning hall . Coupled with her venomous words , it sounded like the low moan of a vengeful spirit . She looked at Amelia's portrait placed at the center of the hall , her face twisted , like a demon . " Remorse ? You are the ones who should feel the most remorse . " " I don't want to feel remorse . In all my dreams , she's never come to haunt me . " " I was never her childhood friend , nor a family member she protected with her life for over twenty years . I suppose her hatred for me isn't as deep as it is for you . " Emily , somehow finding the strength , broke free from the ropes , grabbed the nearby candlestick , and hurled it at Hayden and Melanie . Chapter 17 The old house's wooden structure was highly flammable , and the mourning hall was filled with flammable burlap . Almost the instant the candlestick was thrown , the entire hall was engulfed in flames .. Emily , holding the candlestick , watched as the people were surrounded by fire , her laughter growing louder and louder . " If we're going to repent , then let's all die together . No one can escape . "