Chapter 16 Who Saved Calbert Natalie took Seryna to the most famous luxury mall in Calford . As they walked through the glass doors , Seryna recalled visiting a few times in her past life . She used to watch Tehila try on dress after dress , never touching one herself . Their parents only cared about power and profit , and Seryna had been too naive to see that . It took dying to learn how to live clear - eyed . Over the past month , she'd avoided every trap she once fell into , including Jeremiah's bullying . He was coming back tonight . This time , she'd teach him a lesson . Lost in thought , Seryna didn't notice the man passing by . Tall and straight - backed , he had a commanding presence . When he saw her face , a flash of surprise crossed his . He turned for another look to be sure . This was Calbert Hatfield , heir to the most powerful dynasty , Chapter 16 Who Saved Calbert one of Calford's four major forces . He operated freely on both sides of the law . Just hearing his name made people shiver . His six bodyguards and assistant , Keenan Avery , stopped with him . Seryna stepped further inside without glancing his way . His dark eyes narrowed . With that striking nose and the faint , hypnotic smile , Calford commanded attention . No one dared ignore him , except Seryna . He figured she was pretending not to know him . That only made her more intriguing . Keenan had never seen Calbert smile before , and it made his blood run cold . Then Calbert turned to him . " Find out who she is . Get me everything in one hour . " His voice was low and controlled , like he'd been waiting for her call . Keenan blinked , surprised that Calbert might be interested in a Chapter 16 Who Saved Calber woman for once . But after a moment , he pushed the thought aside . More likely , this was about the woman who had saved him . } Calbert left her a note that night , but she never called . " Yes , Mr. Hatfield . Right away ! " Calbert gave a small nod , still watching Seryna . " Let's go . " His gaze shifted to the window , a faint smile on his lips . Keenan followed , still stunned . He didn't know why , but Calbert was giving off fool - for - love energy . Then Keenan glanced back one last time , but Seryna was gone . Since Calbert owned the mall , Keenan made a quick call to the manager and asked for immediate access to the surveillance footage . By the time they reached the car , the video was already waiting . He handed his phone to Calbert . Chapter 16 Who Saved Caber Light streamed through the window , soft on his sculpted features , but he stayed cold . He looked down , waiting for news about Seryna . " Mr. Hatfield , check the video . She's on the second floor , " Keenan said . " Looking at dresses ." Calbert finally glanced up . He still looked good , despite the dark circles from too many late nights . He tapped the screen and watched . She had the kind of beauty that blew people away - confident and timeless . He couldn't look away . Even through the screen , something about her felt familiar and unsettling , as if something darker lay just beneath . He rubbed his jaw . His voice came out softer than Keenan was used to . " Get me everything on her . Childhood to now . " " She's the one who saved you ? " Keenan asked in a shaking voice . He figured probably not since she had just ignored Calbert . But Calbert nodded . " Yes . " " Then he turned to the driver , eyes narrowing . " Take me to Chapter 16 Who Saved Cabent Aurora Estates ." "