Lost Me Gained Regret

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.”

it matter?” Dorothy retorted with confidence. “All that matters

the sound of a car

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

descended into the basement, his posture dignified, still dressed

his pupils narrowing, before someone stopped him

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

his gaze sharp and foreboding,

to do some business with Mrs. Ferguson today, Jarrod settled into a chair. “But then, my men tell me Ms. Myers here has some unclear ties with you. Couldn’t decide who to take, so

you want?” Bryant asked

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

sharp. “What are you implying?”

With a twisted smile, Jarrod explained. This gun has just one bullet left. Mr. Ferguson, pick someone to use it on, the rest is

implication was clear. the gun was meant for either me

jaw clenched, too far for me to clearly

breathing slowed involuntarily

chilling tone, Bryant

“Mr. Ferguson,

two women at once? What’s wrong with

regard for human life.