Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back

Chapter 212 Following the sound, Miranda turned her head towards the door. Beck's expression shifted dramatically as soon as he recognized the man standing at the entrance.

The man had a brooding and cold look about him, and from the moment his eyes fell on Miranda, they were attached to her, softening slightly, losing some of their icy edge.

Beck sprang to his feet. "Elian."

He didn't get to finish his sentence before the man strode into the room with long, purposeful steps. There was an imposing aura about him, something that felt like a mountain advancing with each stride, demanding respect and a hint of fear even before one could clearly see his face.

After Elian confirmed that Miranda was unharmed, his gaze turned frosty as he addressed Beck, his grim voice carrying an unmistakable threat and interrogation. "What exactly is your plan here?"

Beck cleared his throat slightly. "Uhm." he barely started as he suddenly shot a quick glance at Miranda as if reminded of her presence. He didn't use Elian's full title, instead opting for a more formal address. "Mr. Ashcroft, rest assured, I fully respect her decisions."

Elian let out a cold chuckle. "Kidnapping someone off the street is what you call respect?"

Upon learning that Miranda had been intercepted by military personnel, Elian had rushed over immediately. He knew just how much they wanted to find her, akin to dogs catching the scent of a juicy steak.

was voluntary, but in truth, they employed every tactic to coerce people into working for them. Even a refusal wouldn't

and willingness, but actually they'd pull all the efforts to brainwash the targets until they were persuade to work for them. Even if they refused,

Beck awkwardly rubbed his nose. "Well, technically, she wasn't kidnapped here; we were doing her

eyes slightly. It was clear Beck held a significant position, yet he seemed to tread lightly

avoiding head-on confrontation. Moreover, they

brows furrowed at Beck's words, and he glanced

me out of

their intervention, dealing with those

citizen could lead to complications unless she had some medical liquid with her to dissolve the dead body. In her previous life, she had often prepared for such encounters,

not attracting the same deadly attention as before. Unlike in the previous world, there would always be people

he looked from Beck back

Miranda, it was clear his question was directed at Beck. Beck chuckled. "Oh, we're just getting

as she looked at Elian. The man, who usually sported a stoic demeanor, seemed momentarily

he shot her a warning look