Chapter 290 Unexpected Power Outage

Inside the elevator, Kate cradled the dolls in her arms, her cheerful chatter with Linus Lowe echoing softly amidst the elevator. George and the rest were also in the same elevator. Yet, without warning, the elevator lurched to an abrupt stop, plunging them into an unexpected stillness.

The lights within the elevator swiftly extinguished, plunging them into darkness as the power abruptly

ceased.

Kate jumped in surprise. “What’s happening?”

The abrupt blackout, coupled with the elevator’s faint tremors, stirred uncase within her. Linus promptly positioned himself in front of Kate, while George and the bodyguards encircled them protectively.

George’s gaze was intense as he swiftly pressed the elevator’s emergency alarm button without hesitation, initiating immediate contact with someone!

Yet, was the unexpected power outage deliberate or merely happenstance?

George’s heart sank further, convinced that things were unlikely to be so straightforward. It couldn’t just be a coincidence.

Despite his suspicions, he reassured Kate, ‘It’s likely just a power outage, Madam. There’s nothing to fear.”

Linus clasped Kate’s hand tightly and murmured, “You’re safe, Kate. I’m right here with you.”

alarm ebbed somewhat, yet a lingering

outside. Is there

“Here!”

George replied promptly.

chaos ensued. The abrupt two–minute power outage caught numerous patrons off guard. The malfunctioning elevator halted abruptly midway

and firefighters swiftly

concern, necessitating readiness for any

operations commenced promptly. Upon hearing voices, Kate felt

malfunction had struck with

doors were pried open, unveiling a group of firefighters and shopping centre

Balance: 702 +0

1 Coins

1 Pearls

290 Unexpected

+5 Pearls

nervously before extending a hand. “Come out first, ladies.

paused, her hand hovering

Linus spoke calmly.

remained an unknown, and what if there was no one

the way, someone frowned disapprovingly. “You’re a grown man. must

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