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.”

confidence. “All that matters is who hell choose!

sound of a car

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

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

found mine, his pupils narrowing, before someone stopped him a few

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

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

settled into a chair. “But then, my men tell me

do you want?” Bryant

burst into laughter, “I don’t want anything now Just curious to see, Mr.

narrowed, his gaze sharp.

smile, Jarrod explained. This gun has just one bullet left. Mr. Ferguson, pick someone to use it on, the rest is up to you.”

clear. the gun was meant for

jaw clenched, too far for me to

slowed

Bryant asked, “Are you sure?”

“Mr. Ferguson,

for two women

regard for

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