Three Years After They Abandoned Me novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197

Sella scoffed. “If someone’s protecting her, of course they won’t find evidence. But karma’s a bitch. The more sins Anna piles up, the harder she’ll fall, I just hope no one else dies before then.”

Stella had uncovered the truth about the doctor–a despicable man, certainly, but she’d never intended his death. Yet indirectly, she’d set him on that path. After all, it was Anna who had initiated the seduction, and the consequence was unexpected.

“Stop,” Jordan cut in, reading her thoughts. “It was not your fault.”

Stella nodded silently.

Stella hadn’t eaten in two days. Her stomach could only handle small portions. Just a bit of broth at first, then gradually more. Thankfully, the IV nutrients had sustained her. By the time she regained enough strength, she was discharged from the hospital.

Jordan studied her as they left. “What’s your plan now?”

Stella’s voice was icy. “I’ve contacted Kevin. We’re going to the prison.” Her fingers curled into fists. “I told those women I’d remember every single face. And I promised myself, if I ever got out, I’d make them pay.”

“I’m coming with you,” Jordan said.

She gave a sharp nod.

Elsewhere, the men tasked with punishing Anna and Andrew took a brief hiatus, but later. For now, they followed Stella to her next destination.

the

ordeal

aver. Their torment would resume

The former inmates had been released, disoriented and scattered. But when Stella reappeared before them, their blood ran cold.

They’d known this day would come. For weeks, they’d lived in fear, jumping at shadows. And now, with Stella flanked by armed men, escape was impossible.

Too weak to stand for long, Stella settled into a chair Jordan brought her. Like a queen commanding her soldiers, she surveyed the trembling women before her.

“You were paid to hurt me,” Stella said, her voice lethally calm. “But money was a choice. You chose cruelty. And I always keep my promises.”

One woman stammered, “W–we already talked. When your people came asking what we did to you, we told them everything. You went after the ones who hired us. Why come to us now?”

Stella’s smile didn’t reach her eyes. “I believe I was clear. I repay every debt. Had you shown me any mercy, I might’ve done the same.”

She leaned forward. “But you didn’t. You left me no way out. If my husband hadn’t found me in time, I’d be dead.”

‘Husband?‘ The women’s eyes darted between Jordan and Kevin, both radiating power, the kind of men who could make people disappear. They knew they were doomed after everything they did.

Jordan flicked a dismissive glance at the prisoners. “Enough talking, Stella. Just give the order.”

At Stella’s nod, his men moved in, encircling the women.

Years in prison had taught them one truth: screaming for guards was pointless. If the system had cared, these people wouldn’t be here now.

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Chapter 197

“What….. what do you want?” one of them choked out,

sulla tilted her head, a predator amused by Its prey. “I’ll give you a chance,” she said, her voice smooth as venom. “Fight. The Last one

anding becomes the new leader and gets off easier.”

The women exchanged glances, and in an instant, their fear twisted into something darker. Like rabid animals, they lunged at each other.

Stella watched, unmoved. She’d seen this before at the chamber of commerce gala, where wealthy women tore into each other for scraps of power. But this? This was different. These were hardened criminals. They didn’t fight like pampered socialites; they fought to maim,

Kevin stood silently, his stomach churning as the women attacked with brutal efficiency. One gouged out another’s eye. Another ripped a woman’s mouth open at the corners.

Hair was torn out in clumps, but that was the least of it. The scene was nothing short of grotesque.

His chest ached. ‘This isn’t the Stella I knew.‘ The girl who used to laugh freely, who had once been so full of light, now hardened into something ruthless. And it was their fault. Every last one of them.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a single woman staggered to her feet. Blood dripped from her split lip as she raised a trembling hand.

“I… I won.”

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