Chapter 17 I have more pressing matters to attend to , Duncan said as he strode out , his steps resolute, as if nothing could deter him .
Heather , the proud Leverton heiress , knew all too well the consequences of Duncans departure .
If he walked out now , shed become the laughingstock of the citys elite , and worse , the entire Leverton family would be fodder for gossip columns .
Desperately , Heather clung to Duncans arm as whispers from the families were approaching , adding to the chaos .
guests filled the air .
The patriarchs of both Josh , watching Duncan leave without hesitation , let out a biter laugh before heading for the door himself .
He had to find Audrey .
Whatever happened to these people was none of his concern .
But after a few steps , he heard footsteps behind him .
Duncan had indeed followed .
Audrey still mattered to him , though it was too late for that now .
Audrey was already gone .
Even so , if Duncan wanted to search , Josh wouldnt stop him .
One more person meant one more chance .
He had never sought to possess Audrey .
Whatever she decided , he would always support her unconditionally .
All wanted was for her to live well and to be happier than anyone .
Josh and Duncan arrived at the Millington estate , the last place Duncan had seen Audrey.
But when they entered , they were greeted by a horrifying sight a large , glaring pool of blood on the marble floor .
Audrey was nowhere to be found .
Images flashed through Duncans mind like a broken movie reel .

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When he had left earlier , there was no blood .
How had this happened ? Why was there blood now ? Why had she bled ? The more Duncan thought about it , the more unsettled he became .
Audrey had always been strong , stubborn even .
She wasnt the type to give up easily or to die without a fight .
But the blood on the floor was undeniable Audrey was in danger .
Duncan felt a tightness in his chest , like something was lodged there .
He yanked at his tie , ripping it off in frustration Is it true ? She really cant see ? Duncan asked Josh , but before he could finish , Joshs fist connected with his jaw .
You dont deserve her love , Duncan ! You never did ! Joshs eyes were bloodshot , filled with rage .
Audreys organs had been failing , but she shouldnt have lost that much blood .
It had to be Duncan he must have done something to her .
Wiping the blood from his split lip , Duncan immediately swung back .
And you think you deserve her ? Running off with my woman dont think Ive forgotten that ! Duncans punch was strong , splitting Joshs lip , but before Josh could retaliate , his eyes caught something- blood on the wall .
A closer look revealed handprints smeared in blood .
She had left .
Josh followed the trail of bloodied handprints , and Duncan , seeing them too , followed close behind .
+25 BONUS Chapter 17 Audrey had left on her own .
The handprints were undeniable proof .
She cant be far .
Her eyes … she cant see ; she couldnt have gone far , Josh repeated , his voice tight with worry .
A sense of dread washed over Duncan .
Maybe Josh was right maybe Audrey really was blind and really sick .
But if that were true , what had he done ? For a moment , Duncan found himself wishing this was all alle , that Josh was deceiving him .
He hoped Audrey wasnt sick , that she wasnt blind , that all of this was just some elaborate ruse .
Josh and Duncan followed the trail of blood until it abruptly disappeared at the bus stop .
Duncans head pounded as frustration overwhelmed him .
He yelled at the top of his lungs , Audrey ! Come out ! You hear me ? I never told you to leave ! Youre not allowed to leave ! Do you hear me , Audrey ? Get out here , now ! Chapter 15 +25 BONUS Chapter 18