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
to the room, or I can’t guarantee what
Wouldn‘t that be waiting around like a sitting duck? Elise wouldn’t admit
easily. Thus, she put away her dagger and began to search for another escape
Elise. They both knew this fact deep down, so she didn’t escalate the situation any
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, there was no other way to get
These two are mad for constructing
to fall into despair, Alexander’s familiar low voice sounded from outside. “Elise, are you in
I’m inside!” He found me. He really found me. She knew she could trust
he continued in an unrushed manner, “I’m going inside
steps back, leaving a few
moment, something could be heard smashing away at the door. One strike, two strikes… Elise could even feel the
the smashing sounds stopped. Elise heard Alexander again. “Elise, hide. Find a room or stay far away from the door.
glanced around before nodding at the door. “Yeah. Is the kitchen
later for you.” Having said that, Alexander disappeared. Elise quickly headed to the kitchen and locked
couch as though she had
her life, waiting for Alexander to once again hit another dead end. She had said before that the door would not be opening unless unlocked with its
suddenly crumbled. Immediately after, an SUV rushed at her. Heather quickly raised her arms in
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
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