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Chapter 55

The two in the living room had fought for two rounds.

Sheena missed her first strike, and she could not match Elijah’s physical strength in the subsequent endurance battle. Additionally, her high heels were inconveniencing her. Before she knew it, she was pushed back against the wall.

Elijah smirked as he grabbed firmly onto her left wrist, attempting to press her against the wall.

It was the same tactic he had used in their previous encounters.

But this time, Sheena had learned her lesson and knew he wanted to pin her hands to the wall, leaving her vulnerable. As he focused on her left hand, she discreetly released the hidden clasp on her emerald ring, revealing a small silver needle.

Elijah was caught off guard as the silver needle from her ring pressed against his throat.

Thankfully, Sheena always wore the ring that Noah had given her for self–defense, and while the silver needle was small, it was exceptionally sturdy.

The two were so close that they could clearly hear each other’s breathing.

bobbed slightly, and a drop of blood slid down his neck, staining his white shirt collar with a

“Isn’t this a

deal with a persistent and irritating man like you.”

grinned as he leaned in slightly, seemingly unconvinced

“If

I won’t hesitate to slit your throat. You can give it a try if you don’t

could

hand and

freedom, Sheena rubbed her left wrist, then walked around him to retrieve the

signing both documents. Then, she took

as she left, touching the blood on his throat with an unreadable expression.

out of the

He only ran toward the mansion to check on Elijah’s

furniture and decor

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and asked, “Understood, Ms. Sheena. When do you plan to move in?

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