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.

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. In the end, there was no miracle. No matter how much strength she poured in, the handle remained

come back soon. And before that happens, you better go back to the room, or I can’t

 waiting around like a

away her dagger and began to search for another

other hand, was no match for Elise. They both knew

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,

enjoying the show. These two

was about to fall into despair, Alexander’s familiar low

“I’m here! Alexander! I’m inside!” He found me. He really found me. She knew

continued in an

steps back, leaving a few feet of distance between the

Elise could even feel the floorboards

smashing sounds stopped. Elise heard Alexander again. “Elise, hide. Find a room or stay far away from the door. Can you do that?” He deliberately

the door. “Yeah. Is the

inside two minutes later for you.” Having said that, Alexander disappeared.

couch as though she had

end. She had said before that

across her suddenly crumbled. Immediately after, an SUV rushed at her. Heather quickly raised her arms in front to shield

the door of the vehicle and got out. Once he had determined the location of the kitchen, he quickly ran over and 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

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