True Love Deserves a Second Chance
Chapter 249 Joyce is Rescued

Alexander gently caressed Sophia's cheek, his handsome face inching closer, eyes twinkling, and a faint smile on his lips.

His warm breath brushed her face, making her heart race.

Just as their lips were about to meet, Sophia snapped back to reality and blocked his lips with her hand. "Trying to take advantage of me? Dream on!" Alexander raised an eyebrow. "You think the compensation I mentioned was a kiss?"

Sophia replied, "Isn't it?"

Alexander chuckled. "I was actually going to ask you to cook for me, but if it's this way, I can reluctantly accept it."

He leaned in to kiss her again.

Sophia, blushing, quickly broke free. "Forget it! Wait here, I'll go see if there's anything to eat."

She turned and left.

As the door closed, Alexander touched his lips and smiled. "Silly girl, that's exactly the kind of compensation I wanted."Joyce felt like she had a long dream.

In it, someone told her she wasn't Benjamin's daughter but a member of the Vale Family. She was beaten and almost burned in a fire.

Her only thought was, 'I can't die. I have to protect my child and escape.'

At the critical moment, she smashed a wine bottle over Isabella's head, tied her to a post, and jumped into the sea with a life ring. She floated for what felt like days until she lost consciousness. Joyce suddenly opened her eyes to find herself in a shabby hut filled with old furniture and men's belongings. She realized she wasn't dead; she had been saved.

She immediately covered her belly, worried about her child.

Then she heard men's voices at the door. "Think that woman's awake yet?"

"Who cares? Let's have some fun with her first."

"She's good-looking, though. Could be fun."

They pushed open the door.

Terrified, Joyce closed her eyes, realizing her saviors were not good people. She needed to escape or find a phone to call Sebastian.

The leader, Basil Miller, walked to her bedside, cigarette in mouth, arms covered in tattoos. He blew smoke into her face.

Joyce started coughing violently. Basil grabbed her chin and sneered, "Pretending to sleep? Without me, you'd be shark food."

Choking, Joyce's face turned red. "Sir, I know you saved me. How much money do you want? I can give you anything, just let me go back."

Basil leered at her. "I don't need money; I need women, especially beautiful ones like you."

He reached out, but Joyce suddenly sat up and kicked him in the groin. Basil screamed, clutching himself in pain.

A red-haired guy, Clay Collins, rushed over and slapped Joyce. "Bitch, Mr. Miller wants you; he does you a favor, and that's how you repay him? You want to die?" Joyce's head spun from the hit, blood trickling from her mouth.

Basil kicked Clay. "Get out of the way. I like feisty women; it's more fun."

He tried to wipe the blood from Joyce's mouth, but she slapped his hand away. She knew fighting wouldn't end well. She needed to buy time for Sebastian to rescue her. Joyce looked tearful and said softly, "Sir, I'm so hungry. Can you get me something to eat? I... I don't have the strength for anything else."

Clay was about to speak, but Basil glared at him. "Get her something to eat."

Clay asked, "Mr. Miller, aren't you afraid she'll run away after eating?"

Basil replied, "This place is full of my men. Where can she run? Now go."

Clay reluctantly left. As he reached the door, he saw a group storming in. "Who the hell are you? Do you think you can just barge in here?"

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Sebastian, in black tactical gear, looked like a demon from the night. His presence made Clay's legs tremble.

Clay stammered, "What person? We didn't save anyone. Get lost."

Sebastian took a life ring from his bodyguard. "This life ring is from our ship. How did it end up here?"

Clay tried to lie, "I found it on the beach, so what?"

Sebastian, seeing his evasive eyes, felt hope. He was sure Joyce was here. He kicked Clay to the ground and rushed inside.

Clay tried to shout but was silenced by a bodyguard.

Joyce, sitting on the bed, thought she heard Sebastian's voice. She looked out the window and saw him running towards her. She wanted to call out but feared Basil would use her as a hostage. She pretended not to hear and sat quietly, heart pounding.

Basil heard the commotion and got up to check. As he opened the door, Sebastian kicked him in the stomach. Basil stumbled back and fell. Sebastian rushed in and saw Joyce on the bed. For a moment, he felt like he was dreaming. His voice was hoarse, eyes welling up. "Joyce."