Love Beyond the Mask by Adelaide Sinclair

Chapter 324

Elaine yanked on Sammy's hair with a vindictive sneer. "Thought you were tough, huh? Caused me trouble just like that bitch, Whitney!"

Sammy glared back with sharp eyes, his gaze fierce despite his attempt to speak through the gag.

Curious, Elaine leaned in closer, wanting to hear what he had to say.

"Mmmph."

Casually looking around to ensure they were alone, she boldly ripped the duct tape from his mouth, muttering, "Let's see what you've got to say now, on your way out..." "Ptui!" A glob of spit hit her face.

Sammy managed a cold smirk, even with his battered face, defiantly staring her down.

Elaine's face twisted in fury, spit dripping down her cheek. "Got a backbone, do ya?" she sneered, moving closer.

Deep in Sammy's intelligent eyes, there was fear, but seeing Danny struggling to breathe, he felt a surge of responsibility. Sammy had always blamed himself for taking more than his share of everything, even in their mother's womb, leaving Danny weaker. At this moment, knowing escape was impossible, Sammy's only thought was to protect Danny from further harm.

"I've got more backbone than you could ever hope for, unlike you, clinging to that loser of a father, ruining other people's lives, just like you did to my mom!" Sammy taunted. "And yet, he still doesn't want you. Even a kid can see that. How can you not get it, you shameless witch!" Elaine's face turned a shade of purple.

Sammy squinted, "Took you long enough to realize we're brothers. Scared now? Your little kidnapping plan to take us on? Well, Dad's gonna come save us, and your plans will crumble!"

"You think I'd let him find out you two brats are still alive?"

yours, I'll make sure you can't talk back.

She signaled the henchman.

began to search him, pulling out an asthma

tossing the

me, switching places? I've known about this bottle since I found it. Whitney hid you well, but after three years of silence, I finally caught

that, she tossed the inhaler out

henchman dunked Sammy's head

remembering Elaine's threat

his eyes wide with terror, watching his brother suffer and the inhaler lost

sent Daniel sprawling, unable to reach the lifesaving

gasping for air in his tight throat,

tough? Giving up so soon?" Elaine taunted, delighting

out, tears streaming down his face as Sammy was

Sammy managed a weak,

haven't you come to save us, Dad?" Daniel sobbed, as Sammy's condition worsened. Finally, Elaine signaled to throw Sammy into a cave with little air, "He'll

Elaine said coldly, watching as

admiring Elaine's ruthlessness. "The kids' screams, even I can't

Mr. Percy, a rival, ensuring her and Ludwik's feud with Whitney. "By the

As for Sammy, he'll disappear without a trace," Elaine plotted, confident in her victory over Whitney and her own secured position. "Weston, you're always the smart one," Elaine said with a wink, pulling

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