How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Chapter 477

Midnight struck with an air of anticipation.

A group of small-time thugs, eyes gleaming with excitement, gathered in the dimly

lit room.

"We've hit the jackpot! Three hundred million, can you believe it?"

"Yeah, it was a tough chase, but totally worth it."

"Once we get the money and hand over the goods, we can report back to Matthew. Being chased all over town isn't exactly my idea of fun."

"By the way, when is Phineas supposed to show up?"

As they spoke, their eyes drifted towards Adelaide.

was the one who had set up the deal. She hadn't bothered to clean up or fix her disheveled hair, nor had she put on shoes. Instead, she stood there, staring intently at

attention on her, Adelaide smirked, "Did I ever say I'd give you the

expressions shifted

steps toward her, grabbing her by the collar with a menacing glare. "You little witch, what did you just say? Haven't you

you do, you'll get nothing. Without me, you'll be hunted down for kidnapping

paused, the truth of her

they were merely the hired hands. If things went south, they could walk away. But

inked thug's grip tightened. "Adelaide, do you really think I can't make you pay

voice echoing in the silence. "Ha! n my current state, I'm not afraid of dying. What else could you possibly think

moment, he hesitated,

pushed his hand away with disdain. "Let go, you disgusting lot. If you want the money, stay away from me. Otherwise... do you really want to bet I won't drag you all

bold fear the ruthless, but the ruthless fear

audacity had an

fell silent, wary of provoking