Hudson noticed the commotion and strode over, frowning at his flustered friends. "What are you doing? Bullying a waiter?"
I opened my mouth to scream, but Lucas's hand clamped over my lips.
"This waiter tried to seduce me," Lucas lied smoothly, pinning me down. "Honeytrap extortion. I'm just about to teach him a lesson."
Muffled cries trapped in my throat, I used the last of my strength to claw at Hudson's trouser leg.
He raised his foot to kick me away, but paused. His eyes landed on my hand. The hideous, jagged scars were fully exposed.
"Her hand..." Hudson murmured, frowning.
Lucas laughed. "Laborers like this always have injuries. Normal, isn't it?"
"True." Hudson's suspicion vanished. He looked at Lucas with a sigh. "Stop messing around with lowlifes. I was going to introduce you to Harper, but... she's too dirty. I won't let her near you."
Lucas smiled, saying nothing.
Hearing Eliana's voice calling, Hudson turned and walked away.
My heart shattered. Lucas shoved a rag into my mouth, dragging me toward the stairs.
Then, a familiar voice.
"What is going on here?"
Edward. My father.
A tiny spark of hope ignited. Dad. Save me.