How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Chapter 473

Adelaide and her crew were hiding out in an old, rundown neighborhood. The outside world was in chaos, all of it focused on finding Morwenna. Some of the thugs were getting jittery, thinking of skipping town, but they hadn't been paid yet. Adelaide couldn't reach Yara, so she knew she had to come up with a plan on her own. Forcing a calm demeanor, she declared, "Why panic? Everyone's looking for Morwenna, which only proves how valuable she is. With just a small share of the Hetfield family's 20% stake, you'd all be set for life."

Despite their nerves, Adelaide's confidence seemed to steady the group. They were used to living on the edge, and danger was part of the job. They figured they might as well seize this opportunity for a big score.

The tattooed thug, who seemed to be the leader, looked at Adelaide and asked, "So, what's the plan?"

Adelaide's expression hardened. "Since we can't find help, we'll do it ourselves. Wake her up. As long as Morwenna's in our hands, we're going to leverage her for something worthwhile."

"She's unconscious. How are we supposed to wake her up? We're not doctors," one of them pointed out.

hiding her disdain for their incompetence. "You know we're not doctors, so

approached Morwenna and slapped her hard across the face, twice. Morwenna's fair skin quickly showed the red,

still didn't wake up. Adelaide's excitement was almost palpable; she had long

right to hit someone who was already out cold. But Adelaide wasn't done. She fetched a half bucket of cold water and

Morwenna, and she blinked her eyes open, disoriented and unsure of her

a chilling smile, Adelaide said, "See? She's

had fainted, Adelaide was different. If the cold water hadn't worked, she was prepared to break Morwenna's leg to wake

couch. Adelaide looked down at her, nudging her with her foot. "Now that you're awake, stop