Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 742:

Norah gently walked over, immediately noticing his high body temperature. He had a fever. Norah knew he couldn’t stay here any longer; he needed treatment urgently, or he risked brain damage. Using an iron wire, she unlocked the chain around his ankles and, with one hand, pulled his arm to help him up.

When she reached the door, she hesitated. She could escape on her own, but taking him along would be challenging. The kidnappers were all strong and experienced, and there were simply too many of them. It would be nearly impossible for her to defeat them alone.

Hearing footsteps from above, Norah quickly placed Marlin back, re-fastened the chain, and found a place to hide. The cellar was filled with vegetables and wine jars, providing plenty of spots to conceal herself.

The cellar door swung open, and the voices of the men spilled through.

“Damn it! Our watchmen are dead. This place isn’t safe anymore. We need to move the hostage now.”

us to bring the hostage straight there. The

“Let’s all go together.”

and led Marlin upstairs. Norah, unnoticed, held her breath from her hiding spot in the cellar. She stealthily followed the kidnappers to

amount was less than expected. He gestured towards

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Manley wept. “I’ve brought the full billion for the ransom. Why won’t you

weakened and feverish, lay

pressing it against Marlin’s forehead. “Open your

Bang!

his eyes wide

One tried to grab Marlin, while the other went after Manley. Both were fatally shot with a