Learn More Chapter 7 That evening , Ethan was called back to the Campbell family estate . Back at the villa , Lila ordered Ashley to kneel and wash her feet - then demanded she lift her legs higher , claiming it would " soothe the baby . " Suddenly , the front doors were kicked open . Dozens of men in black stormed inside . Leading them was none other than Vincent Campbell , Ethan's disgraced second uncle - the one who had once tried to have him killed . After being exiled from the Campbell family by Ethan's ruthless hand , he had nowhere left to go and came seeking revenge . Without a word , they grabbed Lila , and she let out a piercing scream . " Let go of me ! Do you have a death wish ?! I'm the fiancée of Ethan Campbell ! The Campbells and Bennetts will make you pay ! " " Ah ! Don't touch me - let go ! You're hurting me ! " Lila had never suffered a single hardship in her life . Her shoulder was dislocated from the struggle , and she cried hysterically , gasping for breath . Annoyed by her screams , Vincent gagged her - then gagged Ashley too for good measure . " You're both Ethan Campbell's little prizes , " he sneered . " Wanna know how much you're worth to him ? He backed me into a corner . If I'm going down , I'm taking him with me . " He used Lila's phone to initiate a video call . It connected instantly . " Lila ? " Ethan's voice was gentle , almost doting . " What's wrong , babe ? " " It's me , Ethan . Surprise - I'm still alive . " Vincent grinned darkly , holding a blade to Lila's cheek . " Both your women are with me now . Which one are you going to save ? " The camera flashed across Lila and Ashley's terrified faces . Ethan didn't even hesitate . His voice cracked with panic . Chapter 7 t HABLAY CONECTATE OR VIDEO EN DIRECTO Tango- Live Stream , Vide … ( 4.92m ) | Tango 35.00 % Learn More " Don't touch Ash ! If you lay a hand on her , I'll kill you ! " " Ten billion . Let her go ! " Lila's eyes widened in shock and pain . Tears streamed down her face as she whimpered through the gag , her heartbreak visible in every trembling breath . Vincent turned the phone back toward her , letting Ethan get a clear look . Ethan's face remained stone cold . Not a flicker of emotion . His only concern - again and again - was Ashley . Ashley trembled so hard her teeth clicked , a cold dread seeping all the way into her bones . As a trained therapist , she could see through him with one glance . He was using her … to shield Lila . Sure enough , Vincent redirected the camera toward Ashley - and slapped her across the face . " Touch her again and I'll kill you ! " Ethan roared through the call , veins bulging from his temples . " Twenty billion ! Just don't touch her! " "Give me the whole Campbell family - just don't lay a finger on Ash ! " Vincent laughed like a madman and dragged Ashley by her hair . " Well , well , Ethan Campbell actually losing control over a woman like this ? What's so special about her ? Some kind of magic between the sheets ? " " Let me go ! Don't believe him - he doesn't love me ! " Ashley struggled , her voice choked with pain . But her words earned her another harsh slap . Vincent pinned her down , yanking at her clothes and laughing maniacally . " Don't touch her ! Please - I'm begging you … " Ethan's voice shook with emotion . Tears welled in his bloodshot eyes as if he truly loved her - enough to give up everything . The more frantic Ethan became , the more unhinged his uncle grew . He barked orders at his men to hold the phone steady - to record Ashley's humiliation . Ashley clutched the torn fabric over her chest , eyes locked on the screen . " Why ? Why are you doing this to me , Ethan ?! " Chapter 7 IHABLAY CONECTATE OR VIDEO EN DIRECTO Tango- Live Stream , Vide ….. ( 4.92m ) | Tango 35.00 % Learn More Bang ! Just before Vincent could do anything more , a wave of people burst through the villa doors and quickly overpowered him and his men . Ethan pushed through the crowd - and ran straight to Lila . " Lila ! Are you okay ? " " You said you love Ashley ! Why are you saving me ? " Lila sobbed . " You should've let me and the baby die ! " " Don't say that! You're my everything . I love you . Only you . " Ethan clung to Lila like she was the only one that mattered , relieved she was unharmed . " You liar ! Manipulative bastard ! " Vincent screamed in rage . " You used that woman as bait - like a damn puppet ! " " You're just stupid , " Ethan replied coldly . Still holding Lila in his arms , he turned to leave for the hospital . The whole time , he never once looked at Ashley - bruised , bloodied , barely conscious on the couch . Until a faint tug at his pant leg stopped him . He froze . Looking down , he met Ashley's eyes - clouded with despair and raw , desperate will to live . " Help me … Ethan … " She was nearly naked . Her stomach throbbed in pain. Blood pooled beneath her , soaking through the floor . " Save … my baby … " But then Lila cried out , [ 原文 是 : " 老公 , 我 肚子 疼 。 " 温 莳 蕴 忽然 哭 了 起来 但 前后 逻辑 不通 , 推断 应 为 肖 梨 月 ] " Baby … it hurts … " Chapter 7 t IHABLA Y CONECTATE FOR VIDEO EN DIRECTO Tango- Live Stream, Vide … ( 4.92m ) | Tango 35.00 % Learn More Ethan jerked his leg free and kept walking . " Don't be scared , Lila . I'll take you to the hospital , " he murmured , his entire world still revolving around the woman in his arms . His figure blurred into the distance as Ashley's pain intensified . Darkness crept in at the edges of her sight . She had no more strength to call for help . In the end , she dragged herself out of the villa - alone - leaving a long trail of blood behind her . She received emergency treatment at a nearby hospital and that very night , left Arlington Heights for good . As soon as the sun rose , she collected her immigration documents and booked the earliest flight out . At the airport , just before boarding , she sent Ethan a single message . Ethan Campbell , I hate you . I regret ever loving you . May we never meet again in this life - or the next . She then removed the SIM card from her phone , snapped it in half , and tossed it in the trash . From this moment on , they were finished . Forever . Chapter 7