Second Chance: Marrying into Wealth Chapter 64

"Alright, it's meaningless to talk about those things. Anyway, I've achieved everything I wanted through hard work. Melinda, aren't you happy for me?"

Lawrence raised his eyebrows, looking very pleased.

He was indeed happy.

He probably thought that next, he could get rid of me and then get everything he wanted.

I sneered inwardly, wondering if the end he envisioned could possibly be his own end.

Out loud, I still cooperated and said, "Yes, congratulations."

Lawrence suddenly laughed heartily, "It's just a pity that Kyle didn't see it. If he had agreed to join us earlier, wouldn't he have no regrets seeing you so happy?"

"He would regret it!"

I murmured in response.

Regret not exposing Lawrence's true nature earlier, regret raising me to be so naive and foolish, so easily manipulated into his trap.

I clenched my fists, suppressing the hatred in my heart.

Eagle's Nest Chalet, since it's meant for viewing the sea of clouds, it must be built on a mountain.

Moreover, to attract customers.

Outside the standalone villas, there is a swimming pool that looks like it's built on the edge of a cliff. At night, you can stay in the pool and watch the sunset wrapped in the evening glow.

In the morning, you can watch the sunrise slowly rise amidst the mist.

Lawrence went to check in and put things away first. I stood by the pool, looking at the mountain opposite, the deep cliff below.

I couldn't help but wonder.

Is it easier to drown or to fall off a cliff?

A crazy idea even crossed my mind: if I got Lawrence drunk or drugged his water, and when he passed out, I could throw him into the pool to drown.

Or let him fall off the cliff, shattering into pieces, unrecognizable, so that even in death, he couldn't use his face to cheat.

Unfortunately, what I told Vance wasn't entirely a lie. I am a good citizen, and I can't do anything illegal. My parents raised me too well; I can't be as bad as Lawrence.

Watching Lawrence's familiar and busy figure, I guessed that this wasn't his first time here.

A place meant for couples, and Lawrence was so familiar with it, he must have been here with Clara.

I couldn't help but recall the details Lawrence told me about being with Clara.

He said Clara had many tricks in bed, always making him unable to stop.

And Clara particularly liked excitement, always leaving their marks in various places, on the sofa, in the kitchen.

Looking at this clean swimming pool, even though the water had been changed, I couldn't help but wonder if Lawrence shamelessly had sex with Clara in it.

Just thinking about it made me nauseous and want to vomit.

If I let Lawrence die in this pool, would it be a kind of poetic justice?

Just then, Vance called.

Taking advantage of Lawrence not being home, I answered the call.

Vance: "Ms. Turner, I found out about the mental hospital you asked me to investigate. Lawrence consulted with a place called Serenity Haven Mental Health Center. It's not far from Eagle's Nest Chalet, and the environment is quite good. Many wealthy people send their loved ones there."

Rich people like to send their loved ones there, so there must be something special about it. I couldn't believe a scumbag like Lawrence would find a good place for me.

Sure enough, Vance continued, "This place is very secluded. Outsiders can't see anything inside, and no one except the guardian can visit."

Hearing this, the veins on my hand holding the phone bulged.

With my parents gone, Lawrence was my only guardian.

Vance meant that if Lawrence sent me there, not even my friend Paula could see me without his permission.

What awaited me was endless darkness.

He was indeed ruthless.

I felt a chill all over my body.

Vance added, "Lawrence also inquired about the price. There are several tiers, with the lowest being $60,000 a month."

"I guess Lawrence wouldn't want to pay $60,000 either!"

I sneered.

Someone as vicious and greedy as him wouldn't be willing to spend $60,000.

If Missy knew it would cost $60,000 to keep me in a mental hospital, she would probably want to lock me up herself.

But Lawrence wouldn't allow such a risk.

If I managed to deceive Missy and escape, Lawrence would be doomed.

Vance sensed my emotions and reassured me, "At least we found out in time, so you still have a chance to escape. I found out that Lawrence initially paid a deposit but later wanted to get it back. He even asked if there were cheaper rooms without windows, as long as the person inside didn't starve."

Lawrence really wished I were dead.

In such an environment, even if I didn't go crazy, the darkness would drive me mad, and I might end up committing suicide.

Although I already knew Lawrence was ruthless, hearing this still made me feel cold and heartbroken.

Not because of love betrayed, but because I hated myself for being so blind to fall for someone so heartless.

Vance reminded me, "Ms. Turner, Lawrence took back the deposit, so he might have a new plan. Now that you're alone with him in a remote place, you must be careful. If you sense anything wrong, run.

Nothing is more important than your life. As long as you're alive, the bad guys will eventually be punished."

I thanked Vance for his kindness. He also said he had arranged everything with Paula's ex-boyfriend's help.

As the sun set, the mist seemed to linger, and I stood there, feeling cold and dazed.

Suddenly, a pair of large hands rested on my shoulders from behind.

I was so scared that I shivered.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid of falling? Are you afraid of water? I remember you can swim," Lawrence's eerie voice sounded like it came from hell.

Hearing Lawrence's voice, I still felt cold, but I had calmed down.

I didn't turn around because I didn't want to see Lawrence's disgusting, hypocritical face.

Especially after hearing about his vicious plans, I was afraid I couldn't control my anger and would lash out at him now.

"I can swim, remember? We went swimming together. You said you swam in ponds and reservoirs in the countryside and were a good swimmer."

I replied calmly.

"Really? You remember! I saw you staring at the pool in a daze. What were you thinking about?"

Lawrence chuckled and asked.