Chapter 70

Banknotes scattered across the floor like bloodstains.

Susan's fingers trembled as she fought the urge to throw the money back in Andrew's face. But thoughts of Bella Quinn forced her to bend down.

"Buy condoms and deliver them to Clearwater Bay." Andrew's voice was glacial. "Nicole can't get pregnant."

Susan's head snapped up, disbelief flashing in her eyes. He wanted her to purchase protection for him and Nicole?

"Having second thoughts about being a billion-dollar whore?" Andrew sneered. "Or do you want Bella to die sooner?"

Her teeth sank into her lower lip as she gathered the scattered bills.

"Fine, I'll buy them." Susan lifted her chin with mocking defiance. "I just never realized Mr. Lucas had such thick skin."

"With your pathetic size, you actually dare ask for condoms?" She deliberately raised her voice. "Make sure to get the smallest size—I'd be embarrassed otherwise!"

Andrew's face darkened instantly.

Susan turned on her heel, stilettoes clicking sharply. She knew he was lying, but any chance to humiliate him was worth taking.

Around the corner, she finally collapsed against the wall. Blood welled where her nails had dug into her palms, but the physical pain paled against the agony in her chest.

At the Clearwater Bay villa, Ethan Sullivan waited anxiously.

"Susan!" His expression twisted at the sight of her injured hand. "Who hurt you?"

"Just fell." She forced a weak smile. "What brings you here, Mr. Sullivan?"

Without explanation, Ethan pulled her toward his car. "I'm taking you somewhere."

As the car headed toward Clearwater Bay, Susan's pulse quickened. That was the last place she wanted to go.

Meanwhile, in Andrew's car, Nicole wept dramatically. "Andrew, what about me now that you've bought her?"

"You'll be Mrs. Lucas." Andrew stared straight ahead. "She means nothing."

Nicole clenched her skirt, venom flashing in her eyes. She wouldn't let Susan live to ruin her wedding.

Watching the approaching villa, Susan felt a growing sense of dread. The gears of fate were dragging them deeper into the abyss.