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.

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

Adelaide approached Morwenna and slapped her hard across the face, twice. Morwenna's fair skin quickly showed the red, swollen marks, evidence of

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

already out cold. But Adelaide wasn't done. She fetched a half bucket of cold water and doused Morwenna

she blinked her eyes open, disoriented and unsure of

chilling smile, Adelaide said,

would have been concerned enough to call a doctor if Morwenna had fainted, Adelaide was different. If

or couch. Adelaide looked down at her, nudging her with