ACCIDENTALLY MARRIED TO A MAD BILLIONAIRE novel Chapter 20

Chapter 20: THE BEAST’S BRIDE 2

"Don’t you dare lay a finger on him." Penny’s voice rang out, firm and authoritative.

The guards froze. The whips in their hands dropped to the floor with a dull thud.

They lowered their heads instantly. "W-We’re sorry, Miss Penny," they said in unison, their voices trembling.

Ariana’s eyes widened in disbelief.

What did they just call her?

Miss?

Penny?

A laugh nearly escaped her lips. They had no right to bow to Penny. She’s nothing but a useless girl, a bastard, and an unwanted person.

"Are you all insane?!" Ariana’s shrill voice cracked like glass. "What do you mean by sorry? She’s no one! I gave you the orders. Not her!"

She turned to the guards, fire blazing in her eyes. "Continue. I said beat him until I say stop."

One of the guards swallowed hard and shook his head. "I’m sorry, Miss Ariana... but Miss Penny has spoken. We were told Master’s wife must be respected above all."

Ariana’s face twisted in rage. Respected? 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Penny? That stupid girl who should have never been born?

"You’re listening to her over me? Are you all insane? Do you all have death wishes?" Ariana hissed.

"Do you even know what she is? A stain. A mistake. A product of shame. She shouldn’t even be here breathing the same air as us!"

"We’re sorry Miss Ariana. But we only know Miss Penny as our master’s wife therefore we must obey her." The guards stood their ground. They have been given orders, and they couldn’t go against it.

Penny was already kneeling beside Osvaldo, gently touching his bloodied face. She had no idea what this man had been through, but she felt pity for him. No matter what, he does not deserve such treatment from these people.

"Hughes, get a few servants. We need to take him back to the penthouse," Penny said softly, steadying Osvaldo’s head on her lap.

"But Master is badly hurt... shouldn’t we call a doctor?" Hughes asked, voice full of concern.

"No need," Penny replied calmly, her gaze never leaving Osvaldo’s face. She is a doctor and can handle Osvaldo’s injury.

A few guards stepped forward, guilt all over their faces. "We... we can carry him, Madam. We don’t need help."

Before Penny could reply, a shriek tore through the dungeon.

"Carry him?" Ariana screamed, this time her face had already gotten so red with anger.

"I asked you to whip him more and you’re offering to help him?"

"Who do you think you’re all disrespecting?" Ari yelled.

You’re siding with a girl that couldn’t tame this monster? We all tested her. You all were there. How dare you pick her over me?" She stamped her feet on the floor, her voice high-pitched.

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