Chapter 24: Can't escape fate

Vera's dreamy eyes suddenly opened wide when they caught sight of a familiar figure, her obsession all the time. That horrible person was showing a savage smile as if teasing Vera. This welcome was indeed dead Vera did not expect it to happen, but cruel reality let it happen. When will Vera be able to see another person's warm smile, gentle gesture when she wakes up? Can it happen, Vera has the right to dream? is to insult her. But Vera always believed that a miracle would happen to her life.
Returning to the present, at this moment Vera unconsciously revealed her horror when looking at Enoch, he was indeed like a monster to Vera. He was hideous and ugly and cruel and cruel. Her body was constantly agitated causing the hospital bed to shake violently. Vera's simple expression made Enoch's smile widen even more. What could be more gratifying to a hunter than to watch its prey tremble, look at it with pleading eyes? And the moment the poor prey was dying, lying motionless, with no strength to escape, that was the joy of being lifted to new heights. In Enoch's eyes, Vera had always been like a lowly grazer who could easily be caught. Look, Vera looked like she really wanted to protest against the constant fear that was tormenting her, and that was exactly what Enoch meant.
The time for prey to scream and struggle is over. Enoch knew that once Vera panicked, she wouldn't be aware of what she was doing. Enoch did not expect Vera to scream and yell to get the attention of a third person. He didn't want anyone else to intrude into this room, who might see his sinful behavior, or dare to oppose what he intended to do. So the arrogant, unflinching Enoch raised his voice to stop what Vera was about to do while confused.
"Calm down girl, don't make a fuss, if you know what to do, I'll punish you. You don't want to feel the pain, do you?" Enoch used a dark tone that made Vera dare not utter a word. Indeed, Enoch knew Vera well enough. Vera wanted so badly to scream for help but the strength had completely disappeared. Standing in front of the sadist who had abused her all these years, Vera felt weak and useless.
Seeing that Vera obeyed and cooperated, Enoch was very pleased, and he praised:
"Is it better to be silent?" Enoch continued in a dangerous tone that made Vera break out in a cold sweat: "If you open your mouth, it's like something bad will happen."
"Mr... How...?" Vera stammered the question. She couldn't believe she was caught by Enoch so easily. Didn't she run away? Or the fact that she was wandering the streets was just a dream. And when she wakes up, the dream fades and the harsh reality greets her. Oh no, Vera screamed and lamented, why didn't God hear her pleas? Why did God treat her so unfairly? Vera once again wants to die when all her plans for the future will be ruined by Enoch. To have a future Vera needs to be free, but sadly her freedom has not been able to continue, instead, the bondage is forcing her back into the narrow world.
"How did I get here? How did I find you?" Enoch seemed to understand Vera's question and put on a scary smile, before answering: "I'm here It's because I love you so much, my little daughter. How can you treat me? like that with you, walk away without saying a word? You made me work so hard to find you you know?"
"Now what do you want me to do for you?" Enoch added a gentle threat. What he meant was that he would punish Vera.
"Why are you looking for me?" Vera's voice trembled, she tried to understand Enoch's thoughts. Why won't he let her go?
"I'm of no use to you, I'm trash, without me you wouldn't have to spend a dime to feed me... I'm just..." Vera is mercilessly undervalued. self. She considers herself a waste only for Enoch to rethink and choose to let her go. However, as if he understood Vera's feelings, Enoch happily said words like throwing cold water on Vera. It was so cold that she shivered.
"You're wrong, girl." Enoch deliberately lengthened the sentence to torture Vera's spirit: "You are of course valuable to me. How can I easily let you go when I have not yet tasted the delicious, sweet taste of you? Don't forget I'm waiting for that day when you'll be mine."
"Is that all you want after all?" Vera asked indignantly, her eyes glaring at him with hatred. Despite her fear, Vera's gaze often surprised Enoch. Because Vera's anger rays are so beautiful.
"I want more than that." Enoch brazenly confessed: "It can't just be your body, I want to torture you mentally as well."
"Why? Do you hate me that much?" Vera asked indignantly, "What crime have I committed against you?"
"Because you're beautiful." Enoch replied in a wistful voice: "You make me so fond of you that I want you."
"Is he sick?" Vera shouted: "A psychopath, pervert."
Enoch's expression suddenly turned more aggressive:
"I don't care what you think, sooner or later you will have to obey me literally and figuratively." He brought his ugly face close to Vera's and made a statement.
"That's never going to happen." Vera courageously asserted. Strangely, she suddenly became a little stronger. Maybe after dying and coming back to life twice. Vera has changed her mind, that she needs to stand up and fight and fight instead of resigned and accepting as before.
For a moment, Enoch was truly amazed at the determination Vera displayed. Her eyes were much more determined now. But then Enoch laughed with delight and mocked Vera.
"Looks like the rat that's been wandering around outside has learned a little bit of self-defense these days. Tell me, which cat taught you how to fight me, daughter?"
"He himself taught me." Vera didn't just reply: "I just want a peaceful life."
"Really?" Enoch smirked. How ridiculous did Vera's words to Enoch sound? What is Vera up to? If she wanted to fight Enoch, it would be best to give up the idea early. Enoch certainly wouldn't let Vera grant her wish.
Enoch deliberately stared at Vera for a long time, his purpose was to weaken Vera's courage and indeed he achieved his goal. Vera gradually weakened, the tough outer shell slowly cracked until it completely collapsed. With all of that change in Vera, Enoch watched with an expression of great satisfaction and amusement. Everything went exactly as Enoch had predicted. A mouse is always a mouse, Vera can't escape her fear, no matter how many times she tries to change herself. Was Enoch looking down on Vera too much, or was it true that, as Enoch concluded, Vera wouldn't be able to become strong?
More than enough for the psychological battle, knowing that Vera was almost defeated, Enoch then struck a light blow to completely defeat Vera, causing Vera to return to Vera's human nature. Causing her to feel bitter regrets and especially feel extreme fear.
"Say it again." Enoch demanded, stroking Vera's soft mound: "Say you'll never leave me."
"Please. Forgive me..." Vera trembled and mumbled a plea: "Take whatever you want, I will give it to you. Then please let me go..." Vera said in her voice. interrupted, she was too panicked to understand what she was saying. Now Vera just wanted to get rid of Enoch.
"Are you sure you'll do as I say?" Enoch felt extremely pleased that Vera had made a fatal mistake. Vera had just given up on everything, letting Enoch do whatever he liked. Maybe Vera was so desperate that time and time again she couldn't move an inch from her position. It was as if the whole world hated her and left her imprisoned in a dark corner.
Vera swallowed her saliva, with tears in her eyes as she accepted the tragic end for her:
"As long as you promise not to hurt me. You'll let me go..." Vera still had some hope that Enoch would let her go. Vera's thought made Enoch laugh once more. Vera will forever be Vera, naive, stupid.
"As long as you listen to me, everything will be fine." Enoch softened his promise: "And if you displease me or disobey me, the consequences will be incalculable."
As he spoke, Enoch rubbed Vera's right cheek, wiping her tears. The action disgusted Vera, but she couldn't get his hand off hers.
Obey or die. Vera knows what she should choose. She was alert and rational enough to think about it. So for now, she has to endure it, then seeks her luck again. And now just pretend to be a fool, it won't hurt as well as die.
"Remember my words," Enoch emphasized, he was about to steal a kiss from Vera, but she dodged it in time. That angered Enoch.
"You want to play tricks again?" He growled and shouted, he even roughly grabbed her chin. The squeeze was painful but Vera managed to bear it.
"You promised not to touch me until the right time." Vera calmly looked straight into Enoch's eyes and reminded: "Don't break your promise. If you don't comply, I have nothing to do with your word."
Vera threatened Enoch. And this time Enoch had to accept humility because he did not want trouble or trouble. Before that, he had sworn not to touch Vera until she turned twenty-two years old. And despite being a bad person, Vera still adheres to her word. Not to mention it was the transaction between Vera and Enoch. Enoch must not go so far as to touch Vera in return when Vera is old enough to take the inheritance she will give back to Enoch. To be fair, if Vera hadn't known about her biological father's will, she would have been completely ruined by Enoch soon. Even though it was a deal, Vera couldn't hope that after the successful deal she would be free. Because as you can see Enoch was not going to let Vera go easily, he was a greedy man who wanted it all. Vera's money and Vera's money too. Many times Vera had longed for herself to become ugly, her face ruined. If that was true then Enoch probably wouldn't have any ulterior motives or interest in her. Unfortunately, Vera's wish never came true. Vera is endowed with both physical and facial beauty, which many people admire because since discovering how beautifully Vera has grown, Enoch has monopolized the contemplation of her alone. He forbade Vera from wearing fancy clothes, he forced Vera to dress ugly, rural in order not to let men approach and get acquainted with Vera. Enoch would never let Vera be taken from him by another man.
Vera's life was so unlucky. What thousands of girls dream of is what Vera hates and wants to give back to God.
"Okay, I'll wait until then." Enoch said in an exasperated voice: "Until then you won't be able to escape from me."
"Yes," Vera whispered back, her eyes completely expressionless.
At the same time, at the hospital where Egan is resting.
"Haven't found Vera yet?" Egan exclaimed with exasperation. He is very worried about Vera. Egan couldn't sleep at all yesterday. He prayed for good news soon when Eric returned. But the reality is not.
"My people are still working hard." Eric tries to appease Egan. He doesn't want Eric to be angry, which is not good for Egan's health.
Egan immediately interrupted, emphasizing:
"I don't need your efforts, I need results. Why is it difficult to find one when the city is not so big."
"It's not big but the road system is very complicated." Eric still calmly calmed Egan's excitement: "Can you wait patiently for a little longer?" Eric's voice sounded a lot like pleading, but Egan didn't care about Eric's distress.
"I don't care how you guys do it. Please mobilize a larger force, and find Vera for me as soon as possible." Egan sternly ordered. Alas, Egan just turned back to his old self. Even for a brief moment of his transformation made the person who was unfortunate enough to witness Egan's terrifying expression shudder. Kaylin went to check on Egan's condition, but in the end, she decided to stand outside and listen to the two men's conversation. Egan's ferocity is no joke. Those who are wise should not be angry with Egan.
Eric is about to say that he did and the results are still not positive. But then, because he understood Egan's temper, Eric could only silently accept the order.
"I know." Eric said and then apologized immediately: "You can rest, I still have work to take care of."
After saying that, Eric walked towards the door, before leaving the room he had to stop when he heard Egan say:
"Next time you come here, Vera has been found." Egan warned: "I don't accept any excuse for failure."
"Understood," Eric said, immediately walking out the door.
The room fell silent, only Egan's frustrated sighs being heard from time to time.
'Vera, where are you?' Thoughts of Vera followed Egan most of the day.