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.”

matter?” Dorothy 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 easy to

his posture dignified, still dressed in the bespoke suit from

narrowing, before someone stopped

“Mr. Ferguson, it’s not easy getting a moment

his gaze sharp and foreboding, “Let them go.”

was hoping 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

want?” Bryant asked impatiently.

now Just curious to see,

his gaze sharp. “What are you implying?”

has just one bullet left.

was clear. the gun was meant for either me or Dorothy

for me to clearly

breathing slowed

chilling tone, Bryant asked,

“Mr. Ferguson,

you really care for two women at once?

for human

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