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.

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 Morwenna, as if contemplating how to make her suffer the same way

her, Adelaide smirked, "Did I ever say

expressions

thug took two brisk steps toward her, grabbing her by the collar with a menacing

fixed him with a defiant stare. "Go ahead, kill me if you dare. But if you do, you'll get nothing. Without me, you'll be hunted down for kidnapping Morwenna with no

thug paused, the truth of

were merely the hired hands. If things went south, they could walk away. But if anything happened to Adelaide, their

grip tightened. "Adelaide, do you really think I can't make you pay without

echoing in the silence. "Ha! n my current state, I'm not afraid

hesitated, unsure of his next

disgusting lot. If you want the money, stay away from me. Otherwise... do you

bold fear the ruthless, but the ruthless fear those who have nothing to

audacity had an

wary of