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Chapter 256 Threads of Deception and Revenge

Chapter 256 Threads of Deception and Revenge

I instinctively stood up, but Carter quickly warned me in a low voice, afraid I might step out.

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Maybe it was because I felt a connection with her, a kind of empathy as one woman to another. I saw a glimpse of myself in her, and that sudden rush of emotion made me lose control and stand up. But that was all I did-stand up. I couldn't risk exposing myself to save someone else.

The man was getting closer now. His steps were unhurried, almost casual, and even a faint smile was on his lips. But despite the barrier of the car window, I could feel a chilling sense of dread creeping over me. Tears slowly trickled down the woman's face. She opened her mouth, her voice soft and trembling.

"Please, let me go. I'm begging you."

The man leaned down, tilting her chin up with his slender hand. His voice was deep and magnetic, laced with mockery. "I prefer it when you beg me in bed, Whitney, Come back with me." There were faint marks on her neck-kisses, no doubt, left by this man.

Lcould see her body trembling violently. She was terrified of him.

"Come with me now, and I'll forget everything that happened today," he said, his tone cold and threatening, "Otherwise. He trailed off, letting the unspoken warning linger.

The woman bit her lip, and even as another woman watched, I couldn't help but feel my heart ache for her.

The man stretched out his hand toward her. "Whitney, come here."

"No, I won't go back!"

With a sudden burst of courage, she slapped his hand away and bolted, running with everything she had. Even her retreating figure radiated determination.

I silently cheered her on in my heart, hoping she could escape his clutches.

But the next moment, two men in black suits appeared right before her, blocking her path. She froze, her- steps faltering, and started retreating step by step. Her back pressed against the man's chest, and she shuddered violently.

She tried to pull away, but he wrapped an arm around her slender waist, holding her tightly against him, leaving no room for escape. "Whimney," he said. Jus voice low and chilling, "welcome home."

"No."

Her struggles were futile. I watched as the man removed his black wool coat and draped it over her

up effortlessly. shoulders. In the next moment, he picked her

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his arms, trembling controllably, her face streaked

terror.

opened the door for him. Holding her tightly, the man got into

away, I realized I had gripped Carter's arm

for that woman once she's back with him. But judging by the man's attire and demeanor, he's likely someone from a wealthy family. He doesn't

some impression of most of the upper-class elites in town.

her, I can

just hope she doesn't

didn't even know why, but for someone I'd just met, I couldn't help

familiar figure appeared in the

a fox mask on her face and carried a little rabbit lantern in one hand.

was Silas, the Hudsons's servant,

when he looked at Anna, and her gaze toward him was

probably things

I had expected Anna to be plotting her next

she was, simply out on

such a cold night, neither of

night market, they walked longer, Silas trailing behind Anna

took the initiative to hold his hand. Silas seemed a little surprised, maybe

his hand for support. Following her instructions, Silas removed the

came off, Anna leaned in and

her waist

how much blood these two had on their hands, anyone watching would've found

their true nature, all I

my phone and captured the

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never would've guessed Anna's feelings were

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irresponsibility. Luke wasn't the real reason Anna had

beginning, it was about aligning the Sanders

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