Chapter 272

Struggling for air, my consciousness began to blur.

The discomfort was so unbearable that I wished for death

Thad vowed to never entangle with Bryant again, yet in this dire situation, he was the only person my mind could grasp.

“Bryant. Please, come quickly. Save me. I silently pleaded in my heart

Just as i was about to lose consciousness completely, a bucket of cold water was suddenly splashed over me.

The basement, almady chilled by the diught, became even colder, snapping me back to some semblance of awareness while making me shiver uncontrollably

The icy water trailed down my cheeks, neck, and under my collar, biting into my bones

As I lifted my eyes, I saw Dorothy tied up to a pillar nearby

Her face bore the imprint of two slaps, and her clothes were filthy and tattered, presenting a picture of utter disarray

Vet, she stood on a chair, calm and composed.

I let out a weak, cold laugh, “Looks like you’re quite the actress.”

retorted with confidence. “All that matters

the sound of a

her, casting me a superior look, “Jane, don’t blame me. Blame your lowly status that makes you

posture dignified, still dressed in the bespoke suit from the

mine, his pupils narrowing, before someone

lighting a cigar with a smile, greeted, “Mr. Ferguson, it’s not easy getting a moment

sharp and

with Mrs. Ferguson today, Jarrod settled into a chair. “But then, my men tell me Ms.

want?” Bryant

laughter, “I don’t want anything now Just curious to

gaze sharp. “What are you

gun has just one bullet left. Mr. Ferguson, pick someone to use it on, the rest is

clear. the gun was meant for either

far for me to clearly discem

breathing slowed involuntarily

chilling tone, Bryant

“Mr. Ferguson,

for two women at once? What’s wrong

for human life.

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