Chapter 79 Chapter 79 Tristan reached out to grab Joycelyns arm .
In the dim light , he gazed at her fair skin and graceful figure .

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He stretched his hand , intending to touch her .
Just as he leaned in , reaching out , Joycelyns eyes shot open .
Her clear , icy gaze sent a cold chill through the air .
Tristan froze , taken aback by the intense energy in her eyes .
Without warning , Joycelyn quickly raised her leg and delivered a powerful kick to his most vulnerable spot , landing a decisive blow .
Ah ! Tristan howled in pain .
Joycelyn immediately struggled to sit up , determined to escape the trunk and save herself .
This was an old neighborhood with inadequate surveillance , and if anything happened , there would be no concrete evidence .
Tristans scream would likely have attracted attention .
If she could get out and ask for help from passersby , she would be safe .
Before her foot even touched the ground , Cedric appeared , wielding an electric baton .
He pressed it to her neck and cranked it up to the maximum voltage .
The shock hit her with such force that Joycelyn was caught off guard and instantly passed out from the electrocution .
With a thud , she collapsed back into the trunk , her body limp and powerless , trembling uncontrollably with rage .
Cedric grinned maliciously , staring at Joycelyn , who lay helpless and unable to move .
Youre not getting away this time .
Ive had my eye on you for a long time .
After Im done with you tonight , Ill marry you tomorrow .
Dont think I care that youve been married before .
Joycelyn glared at Cedric with a fiery intensity .
But Cedric , being the scoundrel he was , couldnt care less about her fury .
He had long been coveting her beauty , and this time , nothing would stop him from having her .
As they passed by , a kind hearted old man , hearing what sounded like screams , approached with a flashlight to ask if As they passed by , a kind hearted old man , hearing what sou everything was alright .
Cedric kicked his brother Tristan , signaling him to stay quiet , and immediately stepped forward to explain to the old man that he had just kicked a stone by accident , and everything was fine .
Once the sound of footsteps faded away , and the old man was gone , Joycelyns heart sank deeper into despair .
Cedric kicked Tristan awake , and together they carried Joycelyn back .
On the way , they ran into some neighbors , and the two quickly explained that Joycelyn was just drunk and they were taking her home .
Joycelyn felt like she was being electrocuted , her body limp and weak .
A piece of clear tape was stuck over her mouth , rendering her voiceless .
And so , with no resistance , she was carried back to the Mercer family home by Tristan and Cedric .
78 % Chapter 79 Cedric , she kicked me .
Ouch , it hurts .
You go first , Tristan said , standing at the bedside , looking exhausted .
Then go record it , Cedric tossed Tristan a phone , eager to undress and get on with things , almost frantic in his urgency .
It was as if time was against him .
The pain was excruciating as Joycelyn bit down hard on the tip of her tongue , the sharp sensation jolting her into partial consciousness .
( +23 Cedric stood over her , eyes gleaming with twisted satisfaction , looking at Joycelyn like she was a helpless lamb waiting to be slaughtered .
His grin was mocking .
Joycelyn , Ive had my eye on you for a long time .
I was going to wait until you graduated and then make you marry me , but your father wouldnt allow it .
All he cares about is turning you into a money machine .
But its fine , youll be mine sooner or later .
Joycelyn let out a muffled sob , struggling to speak .
Cedric casually reached out and slapped her face , leering , Hold on , dont speak out .
If you do , Ill make sure you cant scream .
Joycelyn turned her head to avoid his filthy hand , her breath coming in heavy gasps , every part of her body rejecting him .
Cedric wasnt angry , instead , he turned to Tristan and urged , Hurry up , finish up so we can get paid .
Tristans eyes were glued to Joycelyn as he fumbled with the equipment , unable to get the stand right .
Frustrated , Cedric stepped over to assist , setting up the phone and starting the recording .
As he turned back toward her , Joycelyns body twisted and thrashed , trying to retreat , but the bed was too small .
No matter how far she crawled into the corner , Cedric easily caught her by the ankle and dragged her back .
At that moment , Joycelyns heart shattered completely .
She struggled desperately , tears pouring from her eyes like a broken dam .
Even if it meant death , she refused to endure this humiliation .
Like a madwoman , she sobbed and kicked , never ceasing to fight , even as electric shocks jolted through her body .
Her pain and helplessness were apparent in every frantic movement in the cramped room .
Cedric and Tristan worked together for five minutes to subdue her , binding her limbs to the bed .
Staring at the yellowed ceiling , Joycelyns vision was already blurred by tears .
Regret , anger , and despair consumed her .
Her hatred and fear reached a peak .
This time , youre not getting away , Joycelyn , Cedric sneered , tearing at her clothes .
Just as he let out a perverse laugh and prepared to strike , the heavy iron door was kicked open from the outside .
A flood of suited men rushed in , and behind them was Ellison .
2/4 Chapter 79 The sound of the door slamming against the wall sent a sharp shiver through Joycelyns spine .
She thought she saw a glimmer of hope .
And sure enough , among the crowd , she saw the one face she knew best .
Joycelyn cried harder , her muffled sobs and wails wrenching Ellisons heart as if he were being torn apart .
+23 ) Ellison looked at her , bound and spread eagled on the bed , his expression cold and lethal as if he had just walked out of hell .
He strode forward , snatching the knife from one of his bodyguards and slicing through the ropes binding her .
Then , he scooped Joycelyn into his arms .
Ellison said , Its Okay .
Youre safe now .
Ellison , usually calm and unflappable , felt his heart bleed at this moment .
Joycelyn , lost in her desperation , clung to him tightly as she sobbed like a child .
You came … You finally came , she whispered , burying her face in his chest , trembling uncontrollably .
She had been on the brink of enduring the most horrifying and hopeless experience of her life , prepared to die , but luckily , he had arrived in time .
Ellison said , Im sorry Im late .
Ellisons gaze swept over Cedric and Tristan , his voice as cold as ice .
You both deserve to die .
Stay out of this , dont think your numbers can intimidate me .
Youre just a bunch of insurance salesmen .
Do you even know who were working for ? If you mess with us , Ill take your lives .
Cedric and Tristan were quickly subdued by the bodyguards as soon as they entered , pinned to the floor .
The bodyguards , impeccably dressed and silent , had the aura of professionals .
Cedric and Tristan thought they were just colleagues of Ellisons , perhaps another group of insurance salesmen .
Still , Cedric remained arrogant .
For that 100 thousand dollars , he was willing to risk it all .
William removed the phone and replayed the recording .
The footage showed Joycelyns desperate struggles as she was beaten and tormented by Cedric and Tristan .
Each frame ignited a furious rage in Ellison .
He wished he could tear Cedric and Tristan apart right then and there .
How dare you lay a hand on my woman .
Ill make you wish you were never born , Ellisons eyes burned with contempt as he glared down at Cedric , his voice dripping with venom .
Cedric , unnerved by Ellisons chilling presence , tried to defend himself .
Joycelyn and I were already together .
If you hadnt interfered , I wouldve married her .
Break every tooth in his mouth .
Ellisons voice was low , his chilling command sending a shiver through the room .
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