Chapter 2 Lily actually woke up ! The crushing despair in my chest was instantly replaced by a wave of hope so fierce it nearly knocked the breath out of me . Seeing my reaction , Tessae rolled her eyes with disdain and sneered . " You're getting excited way too soon , Vivian . Your precious little daughter may have woken up , but she's already been wheeled into the OR . " " Oh , and she's been given a critical condition notice too . Just thought you should know . " Critical condition ? My heart stopped . I stared at her , trembling with disbelief and rage . If it hadn't been for her , Lily would still be curled up in my arms , safe and sound , asking me for another bedtime story . That bitch . Nathan scoffed and turned to the men outside the sauna . " Keep a close eye on her . If she escapes , go ahead and pack your things - you're all fired . " Then he wrapped an arm around Tessa and walked off , leaving me behind with the sound of my fists slamming desperately against the glass . The heat inside the sauna was rising fast , and my consciousness was slipping . If I didn't find a way out soon , I wouldn't even get to see Lily one last time . That thought alone jolted me into action . I scanned my surroundings for anything - anything - I could use . And then I saw it . A small water basin sat near the base of the heater , probably for pouring water onto the coals . I grabbed it and edged closer to the glowing rocks , scooping up one with shaking hands . Without hesitation , I hurled the burning coal at the glass door . Nothing . Not a single crack . I didn't expect it - Nathan really wanted me dead . The sauna walls were reinforced with top - grade , bulletproof glass . I was out of strength . The heat on the floor was searing my skin , forcing me to my knees as I gasped for breath . Suddenly , I looked up , and there it was - one last chance ! There was a ventilation duct in the sauna . If I could crawl through it , I could get out . I could make it to the hospital to see my precious daughter . With that thought , I ignored the searing , heat of the walls and scrambled toward the duct . Just a little more ... only a little more ! Finally , I managed to pry open the vent , hoping to catch a breath of fresh air . But what I saw made my eyes widen in disbelief . The duct had been blocked - by someone , I didn't know who ! My last hope was gone . I ignored the burning floor beneath me and sank helplessly to the ground , overwhelmed by despair . Outside , one of Nathan's men looked in and chuckled . Chapter 2 Dreame - Read Romances 6.00 % " Give it up , Vivian . This room is sealed tighter than a vault . Not even a fly could get out , let alone you . " " Besides , Tessa set the temperature herself . She just wanted you to sweat it out a bit . What's with all the drama ? Trying to get the boss to feel sorry for you ? " " Nathan loves Tessa , not some orphan who just popped out of nowhere like you . Tessa's carrying the heir to the family , while you're here with your useless daughter , getting in the way . " I whipped my head around and shouted through gritted teeth . " Shut your damn mouth . " Nooked up at the temperature gauge . 212 ° F . I remembered reading somewhere that once a human body is exposed to 248 ° F , even if the heat doesn't roast you alive , dehydration alone could kill you . I was out of time . I had to act now . Fueled by panic and adrenaline , I screamed toward the door . " Call Nathan right now . Right now ! " " If I die in here , none of you are getting out alive . " The guy had been dismissive , but when he saw the vicious , violent look in my eyes, he reluctantly dialed Nathan's video call and held the phone up to me . As soon as it connected , I wasted no time , speaking quickly , " Nathan , even if you won't spare me , give Lily a chance to live . Tessa's not a good person - please , for the love of God , get her away from Lily . " " The temperature's already hit 212 ° F here , let me out - I need to see Lily ! " I finished speaking , my throat dry , my heart pounding uncontrollably . Nathan , however , just laughed . " Vivian , you heartless snake , don't think everyone's as twisted as you . " The camera slowly panned to the right , revealing Tessa , smiling and feeding Lily , I froze for a moment . Was Tessa actually being nice ? Then I saw what she was holding. My eyes widened in horror . I screamed with all the strength I had left . " No ! Stop ! "