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 is

that moment, the sound of a car engine

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

familiar figure descended into the basement, his posture dignified, still dressed in the bespoke suit

before someone stopped him a

a smile, greeted, “Mr. Ferguson, it’s not

sharp

then, my men tell me Ms. Myers here

want?”

Just curious to see, Mr. Ferguson… who you’d choose to save.”

narrowed, his gaze sharp.

just one bullet left. Mr. Ferguson, pick

gun was meant for either me or Dorothy

me to

slowed

Bryant asked, “Are you sure?”

“Mr. Ferguson,

care for two women at once? What’s

regard for

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