Chapter 327
With the icy blade of the dagger touching her neck, Heather instinctively flinched back. When she lowered her gaze to see the offending dagger, her breathing hitched.
She was someone who highly valued her life. To top it off, she also had people that she loved
“You won’t dare.” Heather narrowed her eyes, attempting to see how far Elise’s limits stretched.
Elise curved her lips up, but her smile didn’t reach her eyes. “You can try me.”
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Heather could see from Elise’s eyes that she had thrown all caution to the wind. In the end, Heather didn’t push her luck.
Elise knew a little about fighting in the first place. Now that she had a dagger, she had the upper hand completely. Once she had ascertained that Heather wouldn’t continue fighting, she finally moved on to the next step. “Get up,” she threatened. Still holding Heather, she turned to glance at the door. “And open the door,” she urged.
Heather obediently did as she was told, moving over to grab the handle. However, the door wouldn’t open. “It’s locked.”
“You better not be playing any tricks.” Elise actually didn’t believe her.
“If you don’t believe me, try it yourself.” Heather raised her arms in surrender. “You’re Matt’s only chance of turning the tables. You think he’ll let you escape so easily?”
Elise had enough of pointless blabbering. Matthew could come by any time now. She didn’t have much time to waste. Every second was precious.
around.” After getting Heather to stand with her back to her, Elise pointed the dagger at Heather’s back while she tried to open the door with her free hand.
“Matt’s going to come back soon. And before that happens, you better go back to the
Wouldn‘t that be waiting around like
easily. Thus, she put away her dagger and began
Elise. They both knew
show, Heather coldly looked on as Elise searched from the kitchen all the way to the study with nothing to show for it. She once again mocked, “Stop wasting your time. This place is completely sealed off. There’s no other exit apart from that door.” In addition to that, that door was specially made. No blade was going to scratch that door, and axes wouldn’t be able to break it down. Other than getting its key to unlock it,
once more and looked at Heather dejectedly, who was enjoying the show. These two
familiar low voice sounded from outside.
here! Alexander! I’m inside!” He found me. He really found me. She knew
Alexander unhurriedly calmed Elise before he continued in an unrushed manner, “I’m going inside now. Stand
Elise took a few steps back, leaving a few feet
Elise could even feel the floorboards shaking, but there was absolutely no sign of
room or stay far away from the door. Can
before nodding at the door. “Yeah. Is the
that, Alexander disappeared. Elise quickly headed to the kitchen and locked the door
unperturbed on the couch as though
had said before that
as the wall across her suddenly crumbled. Immediately after, an SUV rushed at her. Heather quickly raised her arms in front to shield herself. With the piercing sound of brakes
the door. The moment he saw Elise, all his defenses came crashing down, and he drew Elise into his arms without a care in the world. He held her tightly, wishing that he
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