Chapter 2 Being Whipped

Inside the car, Andres was studying the documents just handed over to him.

The woman who saved him was Corinna Hudson.

The Hudson family of Driyver was once a prestigious clan.

Jeff and Sandra Hudson, Corinna's grandparents, had been renowned figures in the medical field but unfortunately died early.

Their son, Brad Hudson, carried on the family legacy and later married Rachael Brown, a woman from another medical family. Corinna was their child.

However, when Corinna was just one year old, the Hudson family faced misfortune and decline.

Rachael suddenly developed severe mental issues and was admitted to a sanatorium for long-term care.

Brad divorced Rachael and within the same year, married his second wife, Monica Hudson.

Six months after their marriage, Monica gave birth to a daughter, Cassie Hudson, and twins followed the next year.

As a result, Corinna, who was already disliked by the Hudson family, found her situation at home increasingly difficult.

She was just barely scraping by.

Andres closed the documents and pondered as he reached up to touch his wound.

The pain had long since turned to numbness.

"Sir, it's time to go back," said his assistant, Kevin Curtis, from the front seat, turning around to cautiously remind him.

Andres nodded and reclined his body to rest his eyes.

The news of his recent ambush had probably already reached his family. If he didn't return soon, chaos would ensue.

The next afternoon, Corinna, dressed in black with a hat and mask, appeared in the alley.

The patient she had treated the previous night had fully regained consciousness today, and she was there to collect her final payment.

As she entered the alley and walked a short distance, she suddenly stopped.

It was quieter than usual, and something felt off.

After a moment's hesitation, she turned to leave.

But at the mouth of the alley, she was confronted by her father, Brad.

A group of black-clad bodyguards quickly appeared and surrounded her.

Brad's expression was icy as he spoke. "You haven't been home for months. Do you really think this place is any better than home?"

"No way! How could this place ever compare to your home?" Corinna retorted, her voice laced with sarcasm.

But that place was not her home.

"Then go home now," Brad decreed.

As soon as he finished speaking, two bodyguards materialized at Corinna's sides and forcefully ushered her into the car.

Hidden in a shadowy corner, a watchful observer took in everything. After Brad and his group had left, the observer quickly sent out a message.

Kevin received the message and promptly reported to Andres.

"Sir, should we intervene?"

His voice conveyed his concern—Brad and his entourage did not seem like benevolent characters.

Andres replied with calm authority, "Let's just wait a bit longer."

"Understood!" Kevin acknowledged.

Back at the Hudson estate, Corinna was thrust into the hall.

"Kneel down!" She was commanded to get down on her knees.

She was forced to kneel on the frigid floor, and her mask was stripped away, revealing her unflinching, defiant gaze.

Brad towered over her, interrogating her sharply. "Did you secretly study medicine?"

"No." Corinna's response was cold, unwavering.

The harsh crack of a whip striking flesh resounded in the hall, making Corinna's siblings shudder involuntarily.

Yet the one under the whip, Corinna, seemed untouched by the pain. She clenched her teeth, maintaining a stubborn silence.

"Don't think you can deceive me," Brad shouted, his hand tightening around the whip. "Someone informed me that you secretly studied medicine and even dared to treat people! Will you confess?"

Corinna's complexion was ashen, yet her spirit was unbroken, her voice even more determined. "I have done nothing wrong. Why should I confess to falsehoods?"

"Ah, so you claim the information I received is incorrect?" Brad swung his whip again.

Corinna tightened her fists, her resolve hardening. "I don't know who misled you, but I haven't secretly studied medicine or treated anyone. If you doubt my words, bring forth your informant, and let's unveil the truth together."