Chapter 694: She Did It

Cian lay on the bed, his back to the camera, obscuring his facial expressions. This allowed him to whisper to Hannah.

Hannah watched Cian, his eyes closed, as he whispered, "Don't worry. Someone will come to stop it."

Hannah was stunned. Someone? Who?

"If he doesn't," Cian continued, "just scream at the crucial moment."

Hannah dared not move. The point was, she wanted to scream.

Cian buried his head in her neck, feigning intimacy. They appeared to be clinging together, yet he didn't touch her. Hannah clenched her fists, eyes closed, enduring the charade. They maintained the illusion flawlessly.

Melvin watched the monitor, his expression darkening with each passing moment. He clenched his fists, struggling to control his rage. When Cian appeared poised to assault Hannah, Melvin exploded, storming from the room. His henchman remained silent, witnessing his fury.

Melvin rushed for the door, but Jimmy blocked him.

"Get out of my way!" Melvin roared.

Jimmy remained unmoved. Melvin signaled his henchman, who immediately attacked Jimmy. Jimmy dodged, and Melvin seized the opportunity, kicking the door open.

Hannah screamed. Cian hastily covered her, then discreetly slipped her a blanket. She wrapped herself up as Cian, stark naked, climbed from the bed.

Hannah stared at his back, imagining Oscar's reaction to this humiliation.

Seeing Melvin's furious face, Cian panicked. "No! No! No! I was drunk! I didn't know..." He stammered, seemingly sobering as he spoke.

"Well, it's late. Gotta run. Bye," he mumbled, attempting to leave.

Melvin blocked his path. "Harry, do you think this was appropriate in my house?"

"I was drunk. I had no idea how she got into my bed. She seduced me. You know I'm not into women," Cian protested.

"No! He forced himself on me!" Hannah cried, clutching the blanket. "I went to check on Mr. Harry, but he held me, tried to rape me! I wanted to scream, but he covered my mouth. Oh my god, Mr. Balderston, you promised my safety!"

Tears streamed down Hannah's face.

Melvin observed her distraught expression. What a brilliant actress! The desperation in her eyes almost convinced him—almost, until he recalled her lack of struggle.

"Bullshit! You threw yourself at me, bitch!" Cian cursed, lunging towards Hannah.

Melvin grabbed Cian's arm, preventing him from exposing himself.

"Get dressed first," Melvin said, seemingly wanting to spare Hannah the sight.

Cian, realizing his nudity, quickly dressed. "She seduced me. I was drunk..."

"He raped me!" Hannah insisted. "I'm calling the police!"

"Are you insane?" Cian raged.

Ignoring him, Hannah pleaded with Melvin, "Melvin, please call the police!"

"Okay," Melvin agreed, reaching for his phone.

Cian snatched the phone.

"Enough, Harry," Melvin said sternly.

"No! You can't call the police!" Cian insisted.

"Give me the phone!" Melvin demanded.

Cian's anger exploded. "Enough! Damn you, Melvin! Tell me what you want! I shouldn't have fallen for it!"

Melvin was taken aback.

"You told her to seduce me, didn't you? I thought we were friends! I was set up! I should have listened to everyone who warned me about you! I'm a fool!"

Melvin watched Hannah, his lips pursed.

"The Island Manor," Hannah stated plainly.

Cian, shaking with rage, roared, "I knew it! You set me up!" His desperation was palpable.

"We could have saved ourselves a lot of trouble if you'd agreed earlier," Hannah remarked sarcastically.

Cian erupted.

"Mr. Balderston, where's the contract?" Hannah pressed.

Melvin, astonished, exchanged a look with his henchman, who quickly retrieved the document. Melvin handed it to Cian. The more Cian read, the angrier he became.

"Pen," Melvin offered. Cian hesitated.

"Three years for attempted rape, or sell the island. Choose," Melvin threatened.

"Melvin, you bastard! God will punish you!" Cian spat.

Melvin smiled. "I am the master of my own fate."

Cian, teeth gritted, signed the contract. He then fiercely inked his fingerprint.

"It's late. I'll see Harry out."

Cian glared at Melvin and left. Melvin glanced at Hannah before following. The others departed as well.

Hannah breathed a sigh of relief. She feared Melvin might discover their deception, but his inability to fathom their collaboration, combined with Cian's convincing performance, had secured their success. She dressed and started towards her room.

As she reached the door, Melvin appeared. "Congratulations, Hannah. You did it."