The Wrong Woman

Chapter 377

“Thank goodness you didn't open it,” Mila said calmly. “This thing reacts even with oxygen. If you had opened it, this place would have been leveled in an instant.”

“Sounds rather mystical,” Murray commented, his curiosity piqued as he examined the box. 48 bottles of hydronium was a very small object, transparent, resembling liquid jelly.

“It must be handled in a specific environment.” Mila reminded, “Do you know about the explosion at the border of Norvania? It left behind a massive crater and contaminated the entire province with toxic purple gas.”

Murray's expression darkened as he looked at Lucas and Oliver.

Lucas nodded, confirming the truth of her statement.

Mila cast a disdainful glance at Lucas. He was repulsive to her now. She used to perceive him as a decent person and had treated him kindly.

Mila discreetly checked Nathan's expression. He seemed composed, showing no discernible change. She wondered if he harbored any inclination to harm Lucas at this moment.

gaze

although we're not

eyes widening with shock, a

leaned down to whisper to Mila, “Why are they reacting like this? What did he say?” Mila leaned against Nathan's shoulder, whispering, “He's figured out

wasn't surprised. With the hydronium now exposed, her identity was inevitably revealed. Oliver took a couple of steps

strolling right into our trap as if it were a mere stroll in

final. No one can coerce me into doing something

his words dripping with implication. “Once we have you in our grasp/your consent becomes irrelevant. Refusal means consequences. I'll end

aimed the gun at Nathan, Mila's heart raced with anxiety, but

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kill, it's your choice. If you want my cooperation,