Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 173: Kellan was now a pawn in their game, held hostage, and the group of men flanking Carlos was far from the petty criminals like Nicholas and his evil associates.

No, these men were seasoned killers, professionals through and through.

A sea of black gun barrels was leveled toward Allisons head.

No matter how fast you try to run, even if you make it to the yacht, this man will be slow-cooked by our hands! I dont think youd want to bear witness to that kind of suffering, now would you? he sneered, his voice dripping with smugness.

So, Ms.

Clarke, why not make this easy on yourself? Maybe, if our boss doesnt get rid of you, I might chase you myself.

Women like you fiery and stunning are a rare breed.

Allisons face remained stoic as she wiped the blood from her face with a calm, deliberate motion.

Even on a good day, I wouldnt give someone like you the time of day.

But the idea of you hitting on me now, under these circumstances, makes my skin crawl, she replied icily.

I despise threats.

She didnt flinch or falter.

Fear was a language she didnt speak.

Allison was the kind of person who, when threatened, preferred to struggle rather than submit.

Before Carlos or his men could make sense of her words, Allison revealed a set of explosives in her hand, like a magician pulling a deadly trick from a hat.

Looks like the real choice is yours! she said with a wry, almost mocking smile.

She lifted the explosives higher for effect.

with me, or release him! The color drained from Carlos

slipped, if only

of her damn mind! His men, meanwhile, were thrown into complete

Those are real! one of

serious? Carlos snapped at them, Shut up!

he quickly regained

You wont do it.

Youre bluffing.

of your leverage, and you wouldnt throw your life away

her face for cracks in her facade, any sign that she

though death was nothing but

fists clenched at his

us dont throw away

that pin, and we all die, you included, he said,

believe Allison would go

rested her finger on the pin,

how this story ends if I fall

my terms than live by yours! Her voice held a dangerous edge as she added, I can die

group like a lioness sizing

you five seconds

that, your

bead of sweat ran down Carlos

wasnt just gambling with his life now he was placing everyones existence on

He weighed his options.

for the man, or worse, just to

couldnt retreat now

escaped, Carlos

she continued, her voice never

teeth,