Chapter 400 Chloe , Come Here 69 % +8 Pearls His raspy voice reached my ears , and just hearing it made my eyes well up with tears .
I swiftly changed the call to video , confident that even with makeup masking my features , Carter would recognize me without hesitation .
At last , his face appeared on the screen .
Gone was his usual commanding presence .
Carter , who always made sure to look impeccable around me and often rose before I did to maintain his polished image , now appeared bare faced and freshly shaven .
What appeared before me was a man with unkempt stubble lining his jaw , a stark contrast to the clean- shaven look I had always known .
In just a few days , he seemed to have withered .
His hollowed cheeks , the heavy shadows under his eyes , and the alarming redness in his gaze told a story of sleepless nights and relentless worry , For a brief moment , I struggled to connect this gaunt figure with the Carter I loved so deeply , The face in the video was unfamiliar , completely unrecognizable .
The moment he saw me , he was clearly stunned , his expression tinged with a trace of astonishment .
As our eyes locked , his lips moved .
Chloe ? Even with the sound muted , I could clearly read it .
I nodded vigorously , silently mouthing , Its me , Carter ! Every second was precious , and I quickly gestured to my throat and then around me .
He caught on instantly , saying , Youve lost your voice , and its dangerous where you are , isnt it ? I nodded once more , pointing urgently to the phone screen .
He didnt hesitate, understanding the urgency .
All feelings of love and yearning were pushed aside ; the priority now was finding a way to rescue me .
He nodded and said , Send me your location right now ! Once he confirmed who I was , Carter didnt hesitate .
Before ending the call , I saw his lips move .
Chloe , I miss you .
Carter , so am I.
But right now , I cant express it .
Zoey was truly dependable .
She not only downloaded all the essential apps beforehand but also logged into WhatsApp for me .
I wasnt sure whose number she had used to register , but it was much better than being unable to log into my account once I got the phone .
Carter saved my number immediately , and I quickly shared my location with him .
My fingers moved swiftly across the screen , almost as if they were sparking .
1/5 14:29 Mon , Dec 30 Chapter 400 Chloe , Come Here Time was running out , and any delay would surely raise suspicion .
+8 Pearls I quickly explained the situation , knowing that if Carte rushed to rescue me without careful planning , the consequences could be disastrous .
If he angered the two brothers , Whitney and I could be in even greater danger .
My main goal right now was to reassure him , to let him know that I was still alive and well .
The best chance for a successful escape would be during Whitneys wedding , when the chaos could provide the perfect cover .
Since everyone outside believes Im dead , its actually the most advantageous situation for us .
Chloe , be cautious .
I dont want you to take any unnecessary risks ! Carter , I understand .
Be careful of Damian ; hes the one who had me taken away .
As I was typing , another message from Carter appeared I already know .
I let out a sigh of relief , knowing he was clever enough not to let Damian deceive him .
Amber wants to kill me .
Look into her background .
Im going to turn off my phone now .
Ill contact you again .
Carter , take care .
I love you .
I powered off my phone .
My body continued to tremble uncontrollably .
It felt no different from the anxiety of cheating during the college entrance exams .
At least , I had managed to send the message that I was still alive .
I washed my hands , took a deep breath to steady myself , and then stepped out .
Yael had just extinguished his cigarette , and I pointed to my face , silently indicating that my makeup had smudged a little .
He furrowed his brows , saying , This special effects makeup isnt good for your skin and shouldnt be worn- for too long .
Come with me .
I gestured toward Whitney , who was still posing for pictures nearby .
Dont worry , shes in a safer position than you are right now .
He guided me into th car and told me to take off my makeup , my cheeks burning with embarrassment .
Your skin is too sensitive , what should we do ? How about we stay outside where we wont be interrupted ? The idea of being alone with him , especially with the thought of him marking me , made me quickly shake my head .
I told him I wanted to stay with Whitney and watch her wedding .
2/5 14:29 Mon , Dec 30 Chapter 400 Chloe , Come Here He let out a sigh , Alright , well head back later .
3 69 % 1 +8 Pearls Im glad I didnt tell Carter to come over ; if I had , he wouldnt have been able to find me and wouldve just alerted the enemy .
He led me to a quiet spot by the sea and insisted we spend the afternoon building sandcastles on the beach .
It felt like I was babysitting him .
He was so passionate about sculpture , and when we finished building a castle and a mermaid tail by the shore , his smile lit up like the sun .
Grinning , he said , Chloe , stand in front .
I had no choice but to lie behind the mermaid he had made , and he snapped a photo of me with his phone .
If you were a mermaid , youd definitely be the most beautiful ! I gazed at his genuine smile , wishing things were different if only he werent a demon .
It was hard to grasp how someone like him could have such an innocent , pure smile .
He looked like a child who had never grown up , with a touch of innocence in his expression .
As the sky began to darken , I noticed the coastline gradually disappearing and gently reminded him , Lets go .
It was mostly because I was starving hungry enough to devour an entire cow .
He remained still , watching as the waves slowly swallowed the sandcastles and mermaid tail we had worked on all afternoon .
What a shame .
Beautiful things shouldnt exist in the first place , he chuckled softly , pulling me into his arms .
But its alright .
You will always be with me , wont you ? I didnt dare to push him away , so I simply nodded and replied , Yes .
Chloe , youre truly amazing .
Im starting to like you more and more .
How much do you like me ? I asked , my voice hesitant His fingers lightly traced my shape .
I care about you so much , Id even give my life for you .
I let out a bitter laugh .
That seems impossible .
He didnt elaborate .
Lets go home .
Taking my hand , he guided me back to the car .
After a long day of recovery , my face had finally returned to normal , and he touched up my makeup .
3/5 Chapter 400 Chloe , Come Here As he cupped my face , we were inches apart , yet he didnt seem tempted to kiss me .
It felt as if I were a water lily in the water to him , something to be admired from a distance .
That was fine , at least I didnt have to worry about him having any improper thoughts about me .
+8 Pearls Its such a waste to hide your beautiful face , he grumbled , clearly upset that he had made me look like someone else .
My stomach let out a loud growl .
Sorry , Chloe , Ive made you hungry again .
What would you like to eat ? Ill take you there .
Can I choose ? He smiled , clearly in a good mood .
Of course , theres a night market nearby .
Ill take you there .
Alright .
The night market was lively and full of energy .
He held my hand , buying me a bunch of accessories that girls usually like .
He even made me wear a rabbit mask .
Youre as cute as a rabbit .
He picked out a fierce ghost fang mask for himself .
Roar , do I look scary ? How childish .

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I played along , glancing around .
He leaned down and whispered gently in my ear , Chloe , do you want to run away ? I dont want to put you in chains , but if you try , I wont hesitate to harm Whitney .
My heart tightened .
What are you saying ? Shes your sister in law ! As long as shes alive , Taylor wont care , so Chloe , dont even think about running away , understand ? His eyes were full of suspicion .
If you try , I have plenty of ways to handle her .
Im not escaping , I just want some candied fruit over there .
He grinned at me .
Ill get it for you .
Stay here and wait for me .
He gently tapped my head .
As I turned , I noticed a tall man standing by a tree nearby , his face hidden behind a white cat mask .
Through the dark openings , I locked eyes with someone I knew all too well .
Carter .
I could tell it was him .
He removed the mask , revealing his thin lips .
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