All the charges had been raised to more than ten times the original amount.
The doctor lowered his voice.
“You offended someone you should not have. Some debts must be paid.”
Bodyguards surrounded me like hunters blocking their prey.
It was clear they would not let us go without the money.
My hands trembled as I took out my phone, only to find the account balance had become zero.
Caleb had transferred everything out.
I called him immediately.
Caleb’s voice was lazy, even amused.
“Heidi has been having trouble sleeping. Consider this her emotional compensation.”
I could not stop myself from shouting.
“That is my father’s medical fee.”
“As long as you publicly admit you slandered Heidi, she will give you a large payout,” Caleb said calmly.
“His legs are already broken. There is no point saving him. Better to admit guilt and let him spend the rest of his life comfortably in bed.”
“Once this is over, I will live well with you again.”
The next moment I heard a heavy thud on his end, followed by breathy, intimate sounds.
Realization struck me instantly.
My phone slipped from my hand. I covered my mouth, fighting the urge to vomit.
Before the doctor could call security, the police arrived.