Chapter 3: Betrayal and Escape

On a sunny day, Johnny takes Sarah out on his private boat, enjoying the sea breeze as they try to fish. In the silence, Johnny kissed Sarah, tasting the mint flavor on her lips. Then he took out a luxurious gold ring, and a smile lit up Sarah's face as she hugged him warmly.Excited about their upcoming wedding, Johnny shared the news on his Facebook page. The ad went viral, sparking conversations around town – some supportive, others mocking the age gap between Johnny and Sarah.Later that week, Katie summons Johnny to a meeting at a Chilean hotel with a Chinese delegation. Johnny arrived promptly at 3pm and exchanged greetings with the group before serving them a sumptuous meal. Johnny eagerly ate the noodles, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in his stomach, causing him to drop his fork in pain.As the Chinese delegation continued to eat heartily, they soon screamed in pain and collapsed one by one. Johnny screamed for help as chaos erupted. A nearby doctor rushed to assess the situation, confirming that they had all died from poisoningUnder the moonlit sky, Johnny and Tony strolled through the villa's garden surrounded by tall trees. Tony couldn't hold back his curiosity any longer."Did Sarah marry for love?" Tony asked.Johnny nodded solemnly. "Yes, for love and fame.When Sarah's luxury car arrived at the villa, laughter erupted from inside. Johnny approached her in confusion."What's going on?" Asked."I'm pregnant," Sarah announced, her face glowing with happiness. Overwhelmed with joy, Johnny hugged her tightly, and they entered the villa together. Tony gave the couple a blessing before settling down on the garden sofa, lost in his thoughts on his phone.The next morning, Sarah woke up early and packed her bags for the trip. She leaned down to kiss Johnny awake."When will you be back?" Johnny asked.Sarah replied: "In less than a week, the concert is next Tuesday, followed by two days in Paris."From the villa window, Johnny watched Sarah leave. Concerned by Tony's absence, Johnny searches the second floor room and finds it empty. He returned to his private office, opened the wall safe and retrieved the key. Back in his room, he locked the door and lifted a heavy rug, revealing the trapdoor. With his phone's light directed, Johnny descended a dark, basement-like staircase, eventually arriving at the door.Peter lay inside, bound and disheveled, begging for mercy."You dared to hurt me in front of everyone," Johnny continued angrily. "You deserve worse than this.""Please, get me out of here,""No. You're going to die here," Johnny replied coldly.Back in his bedroom, Johnny finds Sarah's second phone on the table. Out of curiosity, he scrolls through the messages and plays a voice note: Sarah admits she married Johnny for financial security Johnny checked her friend Maria's page and suddenly heard a noise outside the villa. Through the window he saw a crowd approaching. Tony called saying.You have to run." "The country is in chaos. They blame you for the nursing home fire."Johnny escaped through the back doors, narrowly escaping arrest, and left the country for the city of dreams, Paris. Upon his arrival, he found Sarah pale-faced from the pain of pregnancy. When taken to hospital, Johnny collapsed from exhaustion after the arduous journey through the narrow lanes.While medical staff attended to Sarah, Johnny paced anxiously in the waiting area. His mind was racing with thoughts of the dangerous game he had escaped from at home. Memories came flooding back to Tony, his once trusted friend turned sworn enemy.Suddenly, a familiar face appeared in the doorway. It was Christine, Johnny's ex-wife whom he had not seen in years. The shock left him speechless for a moment. Christine seemed clearly sad, and she asked him to follow her. Without a word, they entered Room 505.Christine looked at Johnny with sad eyes. "It was Tony," she began, her voice barely above a whisper. "He arranged everything in order to get money. He took advantage of his knowledge of my truth, which I hid from you as a porn actress in the past.Johnny's hands clenched into fists as anger boiled inside him. "where is my daughter?" He asked in a voice full of emotion.Tears streamed down Christine's cheeks. "I don't know. 'I was left in an orphanage.'"Why would Tony do this?" Johnny asked, in disbelief. "I gave him everything: my trust, my companionship, and even my kidney when he needed it most!"Christine's voice trembled as she recounted Tony's deep displeasure. "Tony never loved you. He held a grudge for years - envious of your success, when your father favored him,"You ignited his hatred."Johnny froze. Memories of Tony's deception flashed before him: blackmail and coercion. Anguish and anger collided within him. Without another word, he turned around, his mind racing with a plan.He approached Sarah's bed again, determination hardening in his eyes. She was fighting for every soul, and her strength was diminishing. Johnny whispered a promise in her ear, his voice barely audible over the beeping machines.In a sudden burst of determination, Johnny stepped back and closed the room door. Christine watched in silence as he approached her, his eyes filled with pain and anger. She struggled to understand the storm raging inside him.After Christine left, Johnny needed a moment of solitude. He found solace in a small park near the hospital, where he sat as he struggled with the turmoil inside him. While checking his phone, he found an old photo of Sarah, posted by his friend Maria. The caption mentioned Sarah's time in an orphanage in Boston. Confusion gripped Johnny. Could Sarah really be his daughter?Motivated by a mixture of hope and despair, Johnny returned to the hospital. Sarah lay motionless on the bed, her frail form a stark reminder of the risks involved. The insistence began when Johnny asked for a blood sample, his hands steady despite the torrent of emotions.Hours passed like an eternity until the laboratory results confirmed his suspicions, and Sarah was indeed his daughter. Overwhelmed by a wave of emotions, Johnny couldn't contain his elation. And in the streets of Paris, he screamed like a madman, And attracted puzzled looks from passers-by. Johnny's next step was clear. Tony called out, his voice tinged with icy determination. "I want to meet you right away," Johnny asked, his tone revealing none of the anger brewing inside him.They arranged to meet at the airport lounge, where Tony arrived unsuspectingly, greeted by Johnny's faux warmth. As they talked, Tony suddenly felt a wave of dizziness, as traces of the drug subtly seeped into his drink.Upon leaving the lounge, Johnny led Tony down a desolate road surrounded by strange graves. With every step, Johnny's heart beat with a mixture of revenge and justice. In a secluded place, Tony was forced to dig his own grave. The soil gave in reluctantly, burying Tony's panicked protests under its weight.Johnny stood over the shallow grave, staring at Tony, whose massive presence now collapsed in fear. Without a word, Johnny kicked Tony into the hole, watching him fall with a sickening thud. Dirt fell and buried Tony alive until muffled screams echoed in the eerie silence.Days later, on top of the Eiffel Tower, Johnny stood alone, staring out at Paris. The city stretched out beneath him, unconcerned with the turmoil taking place within it. At the final conclusion, Johnny solemnly held Sarah's picture up to the wind. With his eyes closed and arms outstretched, he entered the void, and a lifeless body fell from the top of the tower......

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