A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 992

The Lynds definitely would’ve come up with a plan to trap the Cranstons in the fire, and Cordy must acknowledge their cunning wit to cover up their conspiracy with an accident.

Neither Sean nor Cordy would’ve expected them to go all out like this, even though they have prepared themselves for the danger they knew they would face when they came here.

Nonetheless, Cordy gritted her teeth in determination-now was not the time to worry about others, not when she had no idea if she was going to make it out herself.

With the path ahead blocked by the inferno, neither John nor herself could go anywhere.

Coupled with the ever growing fire, they would either suffocate from the smoke or be burnt to death.

But just as Cordy hesitated, John said determinedly, “Let’s make a run for it. ■

She turned and gave him a look, he assured her, “Our clothes are wet. It won’t burn.”

As Cordy bit her lip, he added, “Keep your head under my jacket. I’ll lead you.”

with great resolve

the inferno before her, and was too scared to wonder what awaits them behind it aside from more

there really was

no way out, and

was also positive no one was coming

it would be after

instant, he let go to hold his suit over her head, covering her entire face hidden and shielding

put his arms

him if he did

enveloping her in his arms

was shielded, but she still felt the stinging lick of

bear the agony, she

yet, John never made a sound. She could feel

seemed to advance for quite some distance, and she thought for a moment that they were going to make it out of the banquet hall…until

felt both of them dropping to the scalding fall in no time at all,

out from underneath John’s suit, and saw that they