Jilted Bride 198

Chapter 198

Meanwhile, in the pitch-black passage, with no lights, Ophelia lail to cling to the wall and move forward. "Maybe there were lights before, but she might have blown up the circuit.

Luckily, Ophelia had a lighter with her. She licked it on occasionally, using the weak glow to glimpse her surroundings while relying on one hand to feel her way.

The passage was primitive, simply made of marble.

At the next turn, a dim light appeared ahead. With that light, he pace quickened. Suddenly, she stopped as two tall black figures blocked the exit light.

One person said. "Ms. Spencer, we've been expecting you."

Ophelia recognized them as Jonathan's bodyguards. Just as she reached for her waist, two gun barrels were immediately pointed at her.

One bodyguard said. "Ms. Spencer, I advise you not to act rashly. Although Mr. Davidson told us not to harm you, these bullets aren't so mindful. You've injured so many of our people You should pay the price The sharp sound of bullets being chambered echoed clearly and loudly through the passage.

Ophelia pressed her lips together. With a harmless smile, her dark eyes steadily fixed on the two. The light from outside slanted across her cheek, half of her face visible, the other half hidden in shadow. Her calm and confident presence sent a shiver down the two men's spines.

The bodyguard thought, 'Does she still have some tricks up her sleeve: We can't underestimate her. As they watched Ophelia warily, a youthful voice with a carefree laugh echoed behind them, saying, "Two losers.

The two bodyguards froze instantly. Just as they turned their heads. Ophelia kicked off the side of the marble wall, propelling herself into the air. She spread her legs apart and delivered a swift kick to the neck of each opponent. With a thud, both bodyguards fell to the sides. Taking advantage of the opening. Ophelia darted through the gap between them and raced down the corridor.

"What are you doing here?" Ophelia asked, glancing toward the passage exit..

Eric stood there with his hands casually in his pockets. He leisurely chewed bubblegum and blew a big bubble.

He said, "I'm here to back you up. With that, he tapped his toe on the ground and charged into the passage, knife ready to

strike,

The two bodyguards who had just managed to get up were caught off guard. Blood poured from their necks as they collapsed lifelessly to the ground.

already?" a rough voice called from above, revealing a pair

thought, 'Ray has arrived too. It should

lollipop to Ophelia. He said, "The smell of blood is overpowering. Try to cover it up a bit. When Ray saw Ophelia, a hint of surprise flashed in his

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of you bring a phone? Call Kenneth to let him know we're

tapped his forehead with his fingers. He said, "Mr. Sinclair still

She asked, "Didn't he go back to Dellanex?" But she

on her own, but Kenneth insisted on coming to help. He couldn't convince Kenneth. Ophelia said. "I'm going back

Sinclair. If you go back and he comes out, then you two will

felt a bit uneasy. Jonathan was

to meet up with the main group. Only after she stepped out did

a winding mountain road, with a helipad at the top. The area

find this place?" She

friend for

of Chloe. She was determined to properly thank Chloe when she got

the time they reached the dense forest, dawn was breaking;

inside. She had been worried about Kenneth, and now there was a growing sense of unease in

center stood two men holding guns pointed at each other. The room's temperature dropped to freezing as their groups took defensive stances. It seemed like this battle

pair of icy blue eyes narrowed slightly,

situation reached a

Jonathan sighed, "This is boring. How about game,

Kenneth agreed, "I'm in."

of them lowered

the magazine. He emptied it of the bullets, leaving just one. He showed it to Kenneth for

to play. He cooperatively packed out the bullets

gun.

the game, "After we assemble it, we'll walk five steps back-to-back, turn,

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"Alright," Kenneth agreed inmediately.

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