Bella narrowed her eyes and helplessly clutched Justin's sweaty hand. "My brothers will find me in no time if we head to the hospital. They will take me home. "I don't want to go home, Justin... I want to be with you."

Heartbroken, Justin choked with sobs. "But you're burning up."

"It's okay. I can just take some pills."

Bella then closed her eyes and passed out.

During the wee hours of the morning, Carrie slept tight in the quiet villa.

Instead of going to the study, Ryan moved his files into the bedroom. That way, he could stay by his girlfriend's side without missing out on work.

Ryan found himself thrust into the heart of the Hoffman Group's operations, buried knee-deep in work. Liam tasked him with several projects, transforming him from an idle, wealthy heir into a busy man. Before, Ryan did not understand why Justin was always busy because all Justin had to do was put his signatures on documents.

Now, Ryan kneaded between his brows and sighed. He wanted to take back everything he said before.

Following a knock on the door, Yasmin's voice came through.

"Could you come out for a minute, Mr. Hoffman?"

Ryan put down the file and went to open the door.

Yasmin looked at him anxiously. "Mr. Salvador is here, Mr. Hoffman."

"Who? Justin? At this ungodly hour?" Ryan's eyes widened in disbelief.

"Not just Mr. Salvador, but Ms. Thompson too."

Sensing something amiss, Ryan sprinted downstairs.

In the living room, Justin held Bella in his arms while sitting on the sofa. Despite his discolored face, Justin stared intently at Bella, who was conscious. "What's going on, Justin?"

Ryan ran over in shock. He knew something was wrong when Bella lay limp in Justin's arms.

"What's wrong with Bella?"

"I'm sorry to bother you this late, Ryan."

Justin said in a struggle, his lips quivering, "But I didn't know where else I could take her undetected, so I came to you. I'm sorry."

"Don't say that. We're buddies. I will always welcome you. You can count on me at any time of the day."

Ryan knew something big must have happened. Though worried, Ryan did not pry into it.

"Bella is having a fever. Do you have anything to reduce her fever?" Justin asked in a raspy voice.

"I'll get you the medicine right now." Yasmin got right down to it.

"I don't think the medicine alone can help Bella."

Ryan instructed, "Contact my private doctor, Yasmin. Tell him to come and check on Ms. Thompson now." Yasmin took Ryan's orders.

"I'm cold... It's freezing..." Bella groaned, muddled-headed.

Justin drew a deep breath to fight back the tears. He wished he could transfer his warmth to her.

"No offense, but life has been nothing but trouble when Bella is with you, Justin."

Ryan stood before them and shook his head bitterly. "The Thompson brothers must be looking for Bella everywhere. Their sister is their world. I doubt they will stop until they find her.

"The last incident hasn't blown over, and now you took Bella away. Things aren't looking good for you."

"That's for sure, but they can't get any worse either." Justin curled his lips in despair.

Ryan gritted his teeth angrily. "Fuck! You're better off eloping."

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