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.

to open the door with her free hand. In the end, there was no miracle. No matter how much strength she

back to the room, or I can’t guarantee what kind of treatment

 waiting around like

her dagger

knew this fact deep down,

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

 two are

was about to fall into despair, Alexander’s familiar low voice sounded from outside. “Elise, are you

and she whipped around. “I’m here! Alexander! I’m inside!” He found me. He really

Don’t get overexcited.” Alexander unhurriedly calmed Elise before he continued in

leaving a few feet of distance between the door and

next moment, something could be heard smashing away at the door. One strike, two strikes… Elise

“Elise, hide. Find a room or stay far

before nodding at the door. “Yeah.

disappeared. Elise quickly headed to the kitchen and locked the door to wait

the couch as though she

life, waiting for Alexander to once again hit another dead end. She had said before that the door would not be

Heather quickly raised her arms in front to shield herself. With the piercing sound of brakes screeching, the SUV stopped just a hair’s breadth away from her. She barely

opened 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 could

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