When Aurelia regained consciousness , she was lying in a hospital bed It was pitch black outside the window , and her mind was still echoing with countless accusations and Preston's heartless retreating figure . She curled up in bed and sobbed in despair . The moment she opened her phone , countless messages flooded her screen . " Aurelia , I always looked up to you as a role model at work . I can't believe you're so shameless ! " " Aurelia , which executives do you know ? Can you introduce me ? " " Ms. Stone , I've got money too . As long as you ... " Aurelia didn't want to read the rest . She quickly shut off her phone . She lay quietly in bed , staring at the ceiling , replaying those people's stares over and over . They pierced her like needles , making it hard to breathe . But ... tomorrow was the day she'd leave . She'd never have to endure this torture again . Aurelia got up from the hospital bed and completed her discharge paperwork with the nurse . She planned to go home , pack her things , and catch an early flight out of the country tomorrow , cutting all ties with Preston forever . She called an Uber and was walking toward the curb when she heard a faint sound behind her . Aurelia frowned and turned around . The moment she did , she felt a sharp pain in her head and lost consciousness completely . When she woke up again , her eyes were covered and everything was dark . Only when she heard movement nearby was the cloth removed from her head . Opening her eyes , she saw Preston rushing in from outside , panic written all over his face . " Preston ! Save me ! " Camilla's clear voice rang in her ears , making Aurelia's heart clench . 09:38 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 3.9 % Chapter ! Only then did Aurelia realize that she wasn't the only one tied up here - Camilla was too . Several tall , intimidating men stood guard beside them , their gazes menacing . Preston's face was stern as he commanded angrily : " Let them go ! " One of the men laughed maniacally . " We understand you're desperate to save them , Mr. Rothwell . But ... " " How about we play a little game ! " The man turned his head , looking at Aurelia and Camilla . He held a knife , lifting Camilla's chin as he looked at Preston : " Choose one to be punished . Let me see which woman Mr. Rothwell cares about more . " Those words hit Aurelia like a thunderbolt , leaving her stunned . Camilla was even more terrified , sobbing as she cried : " Preston ! I'm scared ... " Aurelia stared at Preston numbly , not even having the energy to fight for herself . She could see the hesitation in Preston's eyes turn to guilt under the kidnapper's pressure . " Aurelia , Camilla is crucial to StarFive . She can't be hurt . " As soon as he spoke , Aurelia laughed bitterly . And Preston made his final choice . " I choose Camilla . " The moment the words left his mouth , the kidnapper's knife plunged deep into Aurelia's abdomen . The excruciating pain drained the color from her face , making it hard to breathe . Aurelia's temples throbbed as her body felt like it was being torn apart . " Aurelia ! " Preston shouted her name guiltily , desperately trying to get closer to check on her . But before he could approach , the kidnappers blocked his way . " Round two , Mr. Rothwell . Who do you choose ? " Just like the first round , Preston chose Camilla again . Pain spread throughout Aurelia's body as she trembled in agony . Blood continued to seep through her clothes , staining them red . 09:38 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 4.1 % Chapter 7 " Final round , Mr. Rothwell . What's your choice ? " Seeing Aurelia's current state . Preston hesitated . His voice was filled with helplessness : " How much money do you want ? I can pay you ! Just let them go . " But the kidnappers just laughed dismissively : " If it was just about money , that would be boring . Three seconds , Mr. Rothwell . Choose wisely ! " As the countdown began , everything seemed to fall silent . Aurelia closed her eyes in pain . After two stab wounds , she felt nothing but despair toward Preston , harboring no hope whatsoever . Seeing Preston's continued hesitation , Camilla suddenly cried out : " Preston , I ... I'm pregnant with your child ! " " I know you don't want Aurelia to get hurt , but what's in my belly is your own flesh and blood ! " Her voice was pitiful and desperate . Even Aurelia opened her eyes in shock . Her gaze met Preston's surprised expression . " You're pregnant ? How did I not know ? " Camilla's eyes were blurry with tears as she gasped : " I just ... found out tonight ... I have the test ... in my pocket ... " Preston clenched his fists , knuckles cracking audibly . The kidnappers clapped approvingly . " Make your choice , Mr. Rothwell . " Preston breathed heavily and closed his eyes in anguish . Then , under Aurelia's despairing gaze , he spoke each word clearly : " I choose Camilla . " The third stab was even more agonizing than she'd imagined . Aurelia whimpered , struggling to breathe . Her already weakened body couldn't take much more . Her consciousness began to fade and her vision blurred . She could only watch from afar as Preston strode over , walked right past her , and scooped Camilla up in his arms . After saying something to the kidnappers , he left without looking back . 09:38 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 4.2 % Chapter 7 He didn't even spare her a glance before walking away . Aureba smiled bitterly , tasting blood in her throat . In that moment , all her feelings for Preston shattered completely . Preston . from now on , we'll have nothing to do with each other ... After that , she lost consciousness . Until she was awakened by a bucket of cold water being thrown on her , then thrown outside . " Ge die somewhere else ! Don't die here ! " Hearing the kidnappers behind her , Aurelia forced herself to stand and walk away step by step . Her clothes were soaked , stinging her wounds . Every step was indescribable agony . She didn't know how long she walked before finally collapsing . Before losing consciousness , Preston's resolute retreating figure seemed to flash before her eyes again . Aurelia slowly reached out her hand . Was she going to die ? Maybe that would be better . At least ... she'd be free ... The next thing she knew , she was waking up in a spacious car . When they arrived at the airport , she was carried on a stretcher onto a private jet . Aurelia finally couldn't help but grab a staff member's hand . " Who sent me here ? " Her voice was hoarse . The staff member replied : " Ms. Stone , your professor made all the arrangements . " " Don't worry and rest . We'll take care of everything else . " Aurelia wanted to say something but ultimately just nodded . Thinking about meeting her professor in such a pathetic state filled her with inexplicable sadness . But at least she wasn't dead . Feeling the plane gradually ascending , Aurelia lifted her head slightly , watching the city grow distant below . She blinked , and a peaceful smile spread across her face . 09:38 WAIT . He Saved My Four - Year Torturer's Life With MINE ?! ( Nah , I'm out ) 4.3 % Chapter Starting today , she would be free . And ... Preston ... A sharp glint flashed in Aurelia's eyes . " Goodbye , Preston . " Chapter & Chapter 8