By evening, Katelyn could feel the soreness in her body start to fade. Her strength was slowly returning. She pushed herself out of bed and practiced a few moves, her muscles stretching and easing as she moved through the motions. With each passing minute, the pain in her body continued to subside. She knew she couldn’t afford to stay still; resting longer would only worsen it.
After finishing a set of punches and kicks, a light sheen of sweat formed on her skin, proof that her body was working hard to heal. Katelyn grabbed some clothes and stepped into the shower, letting the warm water wash away the tension. When she stepped out and looked at herself in the mirror, she applied her skincare products, but her eyes were drawn to the bruises, the love bites scattered across her body.
“He’s an animal,” Katelyn muttered to herself, her voice laced with bitterness. Every inch of her skin seemed marked, and the sight of it made her cringe. Katelyn could barely look at herself.
Just as Katelyn finished her routine, her phone rang, breaking the silence. She glanced at the screen; it was Amy. Katelyn paused, realizing Amy knew about the dealings between the Ruiz and Robles families. She answered the phone quickly, trying to steady herself.
“Hello, Miss Gillini.”
Amy’s voice crackled with relief when she heard Katelyn’s response. “Thank God you’re okay. I’ve been losing my mind, thinking something happened to you after last night.”
Katelyn had been drugged, and though Vincent had taken her away, Amy had no idea of the details. It was no surprise she was anxious. Katelyn let out a quiet, reassuring breath. “I’m fine now. My body’s healed.”
With Katelyn’s health confirmed, Amy wasted no time venting her frustration. “That bastard Mark is a total scumbag. So many girls in our circle have suffered because of him. Some even ended up with depression. It’s disgusting.”
The ordeal Katelyn had gone through was bad enough; being drugged and assaulted was a nightmare for any woman. For those who couldn’t escape the trauma, it could easily spiral into a dark place.
Katelyn was stunned by Amy’s words. “There were others? Girls who went through the same thing?” Her heart sank. She’d thought she was the only victim, but now it seemed she wasn’t. Even herself, with incomparable medical skills, had fallen prey. What about the innocent girls, unaware of the monsters hiding in plain sight?
Amy’s voice was laced with fury, barely controlled. “Yes. He’s a damn monster. I swear, if I had the chance, I’d kill him with my own hands.” There was a pause, and then a wicked smile tugged at her lips. “But, word on the street is that Mr. Adams dropped by the Robles family estate today. Things got… really ugly. Mark’s not going to be able to use his position to screw over any more girls. Not after this.”
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Katelyn’s eyes glinted with cold calculation. She didn’t need the full story of Vincent’s visit; if Vincent was involved, it was serious. And as for Mark… did he really think he could keep hurting girls? Not while she was around.
Katelyn’s eyes narrowed, a cold fire lighting them. “If he can’t get his act together, I’ll take care of it. He won’t have another chance.” Amy, completely unaware of Katelyn’s capability, felt a surge of satisfaction. “Hell yeah! Let me know if you need anything. I’m with you all the way.”
Amy would never have dared to challenge the old Robles family. But now, after everything, she couldn’t care less about them. The Robles family was finished in Yata. They were no longer a threat.
Katelyn’s expression softened slightly at Amy’s words, her voice sincere. “Thank you.”
Amy grinned, her admiration clear. Katelyn wasn’t just beautiful; she was untouchable. Strong. Smart. Who wouldn’t want to be on her side? “By the way,” Amy’s voice crackled with curiosity. “Which hotel are you at? I’ll come by and see you.”
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