Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1722

"I tried to reach you but couldn't, so I went to your office. They told me you hadn't been there in months. I've been tracking Adrian for so long, and now I finally found you. I can't believe you're really here," Hobart said, his voice trembling with emotion.

"What do you want? It's been a long time since we broke up," Ursula replied coldly.

Hobart's excitement faded, but he stayed determined. "You know I've been waiting for you."

He paused briefly, glancing nervously out the window. Turning back, he gripped Ursula's hand and pulled her toward the door. "We don't have time for explanations. I'm taking you with me."

Ursula immediately yanked her hand back. "This has nothing to do with you. You need to go. Now."

Hobart's plan was reckless at best. The mere fact that he had managed to sneak in was a stroke of luck.

Adrian's surveillance was relentless, and it wouldn't be long before they found him. If that happened, he wouldn't just fail to rescue her—he might not escape at all.

Adrian was unpredictable and dangerous, and Ursula couldn't afford to put Hobart in this precarious situation.

Nonetheless, Hobart misinterpreted her reluctance as hesitation to leave Adrian. His expression twisted in distress as he urged, "Ursula, you're being blind! Even if you still have feelings for Adrian, he's not a good man.

"Do you really think he's taking care of you by isolating you from everyone? It's a trap! He's imprisoning you! You've been brainwashed! I can't let you stay here any longer!"

With that, he lunged forward again, trying to pull her away.

Ursula stepped back, feigning impatience. "You're the one who's blind. I'm here of my own free will. How much do you really know about me? Stop imposing your fantasies on me and just leave! If you don't go now, I'll call for help!"

Hobart froze, momentarily shocked by her words. After a tense pause, he regained his composure. "No, this can't go on. You're in too deep, and I can't just stand by and watch you fall apart like this."

He was certain that Ursula wasn't the kind of person to willingly be anyone's captive; she must have been manipulated or coerced by Adrian into saying those things.

Adrian laughed scornfully. "Abduct? Is that what Ursula told you, or is this just another one of your wild assumptions?"

"Do I really need to hear it from her? Anyone with eyes can see what's happening. Ursula is a talented interior designer with a bright future.

"What reason would she have to suddenly cut off all contact with the outside world? Adrian, do you even understand that what you're doing is illegal?" Hobart's words were resolute, each one striking hard.

While Ursula might be confused, Hobart was determined to fight for her freedom, refusing to let Adrian's twisted control prevail.

Adrian chuckled mockingly. "Mr. Combes, you're really making a big deal out of nothing. It's perfectly normal for two consenting adults to fall in love and live together. Why do you insist on portraying innocent relationships in such a negative light?"

"Stop downplaying this. No matter how close the relationship, no one has the right to restrict another person's freedom. I'm taking Ursula with me today, and nothing will stop me!"