Betrayed, Yet Bound To The Billionaire by Grace Madeline

Chapter 455 Francas sat down heavily on the floor , his heart pounding .

His eyes dropped to his chest beneath the barbarske , and his mind replayed the terrifying images of being drugged and strapped to a table , ready for surgery To this it ? Is my fate sealed ? Am I really going to lose my organs Francis swallowed hard , disbelief and fear tightening in his throat Odalys leaned thoughtfully against the wall , observing him courly She could see the pair rising in his eyes Odalys , can the talisman be replaced ? Should I give mine to Francis Let him use it for noe

telah asked in a soft oder , her concem rear Freya and Stellan both pulled out their talismans .

Unlike Franciss , which had been burned to ashes , the other three were intact .

It seemed that the darkening of their foreheads was tied to Franciss misfortune .

er to jail , everything would be over .

But now , her fa Francis had thought that once he sent his ex girlfriend and manager to made him feel uncomfortable .

Why are they so obsessed with my organs ? Out of everyone in the world , why me ? he thought bitterly .

No dont do that , Odalys interrupted , her voice calm but firm .

The talismans I gave you are connected to your astroloj talisman to him , youll all be drawn into this mess too The others froze , their hands still hovering in mid air , hesitant .

lon .

If you chr your .

Franciss gaze was steady as he pushed their taliumans back toward them .

From now on , stay away from me .

Even if something happens to me .

youll have a better chance of staying safe if you keep your distance He was serious .

He didnt want any y of them to get caught up in his troubles .

The others exchanged a glance .

Our fates are all linked now .

You cant just tell us to stay away from you like that , Stellan said , his voice soft but resolute .

Were not the type to abandon a friend when trouble strikes Freya and Selah nodded in agreement .

Fine , you two avoid him , Stellan continued .

Tonight , Im staying with him Since meeting Odalys , Stellan had felt more alive , more human .

Before , as a celebrity , he was always hiding behind a mask , playing a part .

But now , with these people , he felt like he could finally let his guard down !! Selah and Freya exchanged another glance , and without a word , they got up and walked toward the door They came back moments later , each carrying pillows and blankets .

They tossed them onto the carpet .

For tonight , were all staying here , Freya said firmly , her voice carrying a fierce determination .

Lets see who dares come after him now .

With a flourish , she threw two fruit knives onto the floor , the metal clinking sharply .

She smirked .

Whoever comes near him one knife each .

Lets see who can handle that Hell no , keep that knife away from me ! Selah joked , laughing nervously Francis sat there in stunned silence , his heart heavy .

He looked at the three of them , his eyes filled with emotion .

His life abroad as an international model had always been tough hed worked hard to get where he was, constantly looked down upon But now , back in his home country , he had found true friendship , true care , and they were willing to risk their lives for him .

Wheres Odalys ? Why did she hung up ! Freya asked , frowning as she glanced at her phone .

She checked her screen and saw that Odalys had ended the video call ten minutes ago , The group exchanged uncertain glances .

Stellan stood up and grabbed his blankets and pillows , then locked the door behind him .

7:33 AM Chapter 435 My bodyguards are outside .

Four of them are standing guard , and three more are downstairs .

If anyone approaches , theyll knock and warn us.

I dont think we have anything to worry about , Stellan reassured them , though his tone was tinged with concern .

Though he seemed confident , there was a hint of anxiety behind his words .

But he couldnt afford to let fear seep into their minds .

They needed to stay strong .

Thanks ..

Francis said , his voice dry and hoarse .

For the first time in a long while , he felt truly protected .

He thought back to the last time hed been attacked when his ex manager and ex girlfriend had barged into his villa , planning to harvest his organs He had been desperate and hopeless , sure that he was about to die .

But in that moment , when Odalys and the others had appeared , it felt like they were sent to save him .

They had been his angels in the dark Dont mention it Go to sleep , weve got a shoot tomorrow afternoon , Stellan said , his usual ease returning as he made a please rest gesture toward Freya and Selah , who were already getting into bed The two men sprawled out on the carpet .

The lights were still on .

but none of them felt like sleeping Thou their minds .

Sleep seemed impossible .

of Odalyss words their foreheads darkened by ill fortune kept echoing in The room was unnervingly quiet , the silence broken only by the occasional sound of someone swallowing nervously .

They all lay still , almost afraid to move , as though any movement might invite disaster .

Then , without warning , a loud clang shattered the silence .

They all jumped , instinctively scrambling toward the window .

From there , they could see chaos unfolding below .

The sound of fire alarms filled the The shrill alarm continued to echo through the hotel.

Suddenly , they heard someone hanging on the door .

Hurry , theres a fire ! Get out now ! The hotel was on fire .

Guests were rushing out of their rooms , many only in their underwear or wrapped in bed sheets .

Some were barefoot , while others were still in their pajamas .

Most of the people in the hotel were actors , crew members , or producers .

No one cared about their appearance anymore all that mattered was escaping with their lives .

Below , the fire raged , and the hotel staff and security were doing their best to put it out .

The smoke thickened , and then their bodyguards burst into the room .

What happened ? Why did the fire start so suddenly ? Stellan asked , his expression filled with confusion .

The bodyguards exchanged serious glances .

We checked it out .

The fires spreading faster than expected .

Somethings off about how it started , one of them said , his voice tense .

We need to leave now .

If we dont , itll be too late .

Francis knew they couldnt wait any longer .

The fire could block their escape routes , or worse , cause an explosion .

They had to get out .

We go now .

If this is really because of me , hiding in the room wont help , he said , his voice low but resolute Stellan nodded , grabbing his things .

Were leaving .

But you need to stay with us .

No running off on your own .

They quickly rushed into the bathroom , soaking towels to cover their noses and mouths .

They threw blankets around their shoulders and rushed out , desperate to get away from the smoke .

As they exited , they were stopped by a hotel staff member , who urgently waved them toward the back exit .

Hurry , the main exit is blocked .

We need to use the back door , take the stairwell down , or we wont make it ! the staff member shouted The fire was spreading too fast , and time was running our