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.

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

the group's attention on her, Adelaide smirked, "Did I ever say

thugs' expressions shifted

brisk steps toward her, grabbing her by the collar with a menacing glare. "You little witch, what did

kill me if you dare. But if you do, you'll get nothing. Without me, you'll

inked thug paused, the truth of

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

grip tightened. "Adelaide, do you really think I can't make you

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

a moment, he hesitated, unsure of

lot. If you want the money, stay away from me. Otherwise... do you really want to bet I won't drag you

the ruthless fear those who have nothing to

had

thugs fell silent, wary of

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