Nathaniel turned around and waved at the bodyguards posted at the door . " Take her to the morgue to calm down . She'll stay there until I find Lainey or she tells me where Lainey is . " " What ? Nathaniel ... " Genevieve gaped . She couldn't believe her ears . Two bodyguards came and carried her off the bed . " Nathaniel ! I don't know where Elaine is ! " Genevieve called out , struggling . " Believe me , OK ? Just this once ... " With his back to her , Nathaniel ordered coldly , " Get her out of here . " When the door to the morgue was slammed shut , chilly cold seized Genevieve , as if even her marrow was about to freeze . Genevieve slapped the iron door . " Let me out ! I don't know where Elaine is ! Nathaniel , listen to me ! " There was no answer . Only deathly silence responded to her . Genevieve curled up in a corner , surrounded by iron beds with corpses on them . Under the white sheets , human contours could be vaguely seen . A creepy atmosphere enveloped her . Fear overwhelmed her . " I didn't ... Really ... " Her voice trailed off . Then , she wept in despair . Time ticked by . After only God knew how long , her consciousness left her . Her body trembled because of the low temperature . At the last minute before she passed out , Genevieve seemed to see the teenage Nathaniel standing in the sunshine and saying , " Genny , I'll always protect you . " *** When Genevieve opened her eyes , the first thing she smelled was disinfectant . She realized she was still at the hospital . 0.00 % 22:24 Chapter 6 245 Woucherg She struggled to sit up and happened to see Nathaniel walking into the ward with Elaine . He was supporting her carefully . " Genny , look what you did ! " Nathaniel snapped in an icy voice . He lifted Elaine's sleeve swiftly to reveal her bruises . " If I hadn't gotten there in time , who knows what more horrible things your men would've done to Lainey ? " Genevieve's throat was dry . It hurt . She opened her mouth and said in a hoarse voice , " It wasn't me ... " " Apologize ! " Nathaniel looked at her condescendingly . She had never seen such aloofness in his eyes . " Apologize to Lainey ! Now ! " Elaine hid behind Nathaniel with a faint , triumphant smile on her lips . Exhausted , Genevieve closed her eyes . There seemed to be a stone in her chest . It stung every time she breathed . " I didn't do it . Investigate it if you don't believe me . " She opened her eyes and stared at Nathaniel . " I've hurt no one . " Nathaniel's eyebrows knitted more tightly . He was about to speak when Elaine pulled at his sleeve . " Nate , never mind . Since Genny doesn't wanna apologize , it's OK . " She looked at Genevieve's neck timidly . " I ... I like Genny's emerald necklace . If she gives it to me , I'll forget what she did to me . Genevieve covered her necklace with her hand . It was the only thing her parents had left for her . She turned to Nathaniel , only to find that he was staring at her necklace , too . " Give it to me . " Nathaniel extended his hand . " Consider it your compensation to Lainey . " " No ! " Genevieve moved back with difficulty . " This is my parents ' ... " Before she could finish speaking , Nathaniel bent over and pulled the necklace off her neck . The chain left a streak of blood on her nape . " Give it back ! " Regardless of the needle in the back of her hand , Genevieve reached out to get her necklace back . " Nathaniel , I'm begging you . My parents ... " " Apologize ! " Nathaniel raised the necklace and looked at her coldly . " Then , I'll give it back 35.71 % 22:24 Chapter 6 to you . " 11 289 vouchers Genevieve's fingers trembled as tears flowed out of her eyes uncontrollably . She looked first at the gloating Elaine and then at the nonchalant Nathaniel . Finally , she gave in and lowered her head . " Sorry , I shouldn't have hurt you . " " Genny , I can't hear you , " Elaine said , tilting her head , her eyes sparkled with malice . Genevieve clutched the sheet . Her fingernails almost pierced her palms . " Sorry , Elaine ! I shouldn't have hurt you ! Happy now? Can I have my necklace back ? " Elaine pretended to be forgiving and extended her hand . " Sure . " Just when Genevieve reached out to take the necklace , Elaine forcibly pulled at it . The exquisite necklace broke , and emeralds splattered across the floor . 22:24 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!