Chapter 23 Go to Hell , Skylar Frey Skyler certainly hadn't expected Joseph to stop him . In Tenby , Joseph was notorious for his cold and distant demeanor . He never meddled in other people's business . And if he remembered correctly , the mess Elaine caused involved Joseph's uncle , kevin . It was unlikely for Joseph to interfere In the past , Kevin had done plenty of Lawless things - even right under Joseph's nose . But Joseph had never so much as glanced his way Yet , this was the same man who stepped in to help Elaine tonight . Skyler's gaze fell on the shirt Elaine was wearing , and in an instant , something clicked in his mind . This woman was utterly shameless . He didn't want to start a conflict with Joseph . They often crossed paths in the same business circles , and it they tell out , the consequences would be too great for him to handle . He wouldn't make such a foolish move . So , he grabbed Elaine's wrist and dragged her outside . Joseph watched them leave , his expression returning to one of distant indifference . He said nothing . After all , he had already intervened enough for today . As soon as Skylar shoved Elaine into the car , his hands snapped around her throat . He shoved her backward , slamming the back of her head into the window . She hissed in pain , " Tell me ! What did you do with him ? " be roared Elaine kaew very well that to a man like him , the more she tried to explain herself , the more he'd believe she was lying to cover her guilt . She thought of how he had left her alone in that private room , allowing Kevin to humiliate and torture her . She snickered , " What did I do ? Can't you see for yourself ? " There wasn't a single thing on her body that belonged to her anymore . When she escaped the private room , her clothes had been soaked in blood . She had even lost one of her high heels while running for her life . Now , she was wearing nothing but a man's shirt that barely reached her mid - thigh . Back at Montgomery Estate , the butler took pity on her and ordered the maids to change her into this brand - new shirt . Even the slippers on her feet weren't hers Skylar's eyes raked over her . He clenched his fists tightly , his eyes turning bloodshot as he slammed his fist against the car door . Then , he noticed how horse her voice was . He remembered that a year ago , he got drunk and ravaged her all night long . This was exactly how she sounded the next day . His fingers tightened around her neck as he hissed , " Do you notice how hoarse your voice is ? Seems like you had a great time , huh ? You played the virtuous , unyielding woman in front of Kevin just because he isn't influential enough . You really know how to pick your men , don't you ? " Elaine's throat was already injured . Now , his merciless grip sent a surge of blood rising in her throat , She couldn't even be bothered to explain to him . " You flatter me , Mr. Froy , " she said with a sneer . Skylar flung her aside, but his hand was still locked around her throat . She crashed into the back of the seat , her body buckling as she nearly toppled off the seat . " Good job , Elaine , " he snarled , pulling out his phone . " Let's see just how long you can keep up this rough front " The moment his call connected , he barked , " Bring Eric to Crimson Bar right now . I don't care if he's in the middle of a medical crisis . As long as he's still breathing , drag him over . " From the other end came a burst of chaos . Skylar turned on the speakerphone on purpose , and Marcus ' yells came through . He was trying to stop Skylar's men from taking Eric away . " He can't handle any stress right now . It's illegal to force him like this . If something happens to him , can you handle the consequences ? " Skylar ended the call , and the noise on the other end of the line was cut off abruptly . He glanced at Elaine , who was clenching her fists in silence , and scoffed . " Go on . Keep talking , " he taunted . " Why are you so quer all of a sudden ? Tell me all the steamy details about how sweet things were between you and Joseph . I swear to God , Elaine , If you plas me off , I'll make your life a thousand times more miserable . " Flaine quivered , her mind circling back to how anxious Marcus had sounded . " Blame the guilty , Skylar . Don't bully an innocent child . What kind of man does that make you ? " " An innocent child ? " He barked out a laugh as if he had just heard a jule . " Ms. Shelton , you really do forget things so easily . Your precious little brother just attacked Thea with a life this morning . You keep saying that you'll atone for his sins , yet you keep disobeying me . Tell nie , how exactly is your brother innocent ? " Eric's health was so fragile that he couldn't handle any stress . From the conversation earlier , it was obvious that he was ill again and couldn't be moved from the hospital Elaine knew better than anyone how terrifying and painful it was to have a heart attack . She'd been through it herself . At last , she relented . " It was Kevin who forced me , and my throat is like this because of him . I only escaped because Joseph saved me . Whether you believe me or not - that's the truth . Do whatever you want to me , but leave Eric out of this " Her raspy voice grated on Skylar's ears . Honestly , he didn't believe a single word she said . that you're worried about your brother , you think spinning more lies will help you , huh ? Elaine , I know exactly what land of man Joseph is . He wouldn't lift a finger for you unless he got something in return . What else can a woman like you offer him besides your filthy bosly ? " Stung by his harsh words , Elaine was just about to slap him when he caught her wrist . " Elaine , Tought to give you a proper lesson so that you'll behave . " The car rolled to a stop outside Crimson Bar Skylar dragged her out and forced her into an elevator , taking her straight to a private room on the top floor . Since the hospital was nearby , Eric had already been brought over . He was pale and trembling , pinned to the ground by two men . Elaine lunged forward in a panic , but Skylar forced her to sit on the bed . He took in how flustered she looked , pleased . " What's the rush ? The real show is just getting started . Frank , hand those papers to Ms. Shelton and let her take a look . It's not easy to find a matching heart for a transplant , right ? Dr. Middleton must've worked his ass off for it , right ? " Elaine's mind went blank as she snatched the stack of documents from Frank . " They just found it , and your dear Dr. Middleton was thrilled . He wanted to keep your brother in the hospital earlier to prepare him for the heart transplant surgery . But too bad - the hospital director sent the paperwork to me first . " . With that , Skylar pulled out his phone and dialed a number . She collapsed on her knees , her voice trembling with anguish . " No ! Please . I'm begging you. Don't do this . Please ! " Skylar frowned , but he still didn't relent . " Yeah , that's right . We don't need it anymore . Thanks again . " As soon as he hung up , Elaine lunged for his phone like a lunatic . " Elaine ! " Eric shouted . " Elaine , I'm fine . If I can't get the heart , we can find another donor . Or I can just give up on the surgery . Don't beg him ! " Skylar sneered , " See how sweet your brother is ? He's always thinking of you . But when you were out there doing God knows what , did you ever think of him ? With a wave of his hand , he signaled the bodyguards and Frank to drag Eric away . When Skylar and Elaine were the only ones left in the room , he crouched down and tilted her chin up . " I warned you , didn't I ? If you don't behave , your grandmother and your brother will be the ones to suffer . This time , it's your brother who takes the blow . Next time , it'll be your grandmother . If you don't care about them , I certainly won't either . " Elaine's jaw rattled violently . She glowered at him , the pleading in her eyes giving way to despair- until only pure hatred remained . Suddenly , she snapped . She lunged for the fruit knife on the coffee table . Skylar was caught off guard. At this point , he thought she had finally learned her lesson Assuming that she was trying to hurt herself , he tried to stop her . But in the split second when the blade was plunging toward her own chest , she twisted her wrist and drove it straight into his chest instead . She poured every last ounce of strength into the blow . The knife sliced through flesh , and blood gushed from his chest as his face contorted in agony . " Go to hell , Skylar Frey ! "