Chapter: 141

Millie’s physical strength waned, unable to sustain the burden of Marcus any longer, while their pursuers remained only a comer away from catching up.

“Disregard me, and make your escape swiftly,” Marcus anxiously urged.

His uncle, Brock Thomas, possessed a cunning and treacherous nature, someone who wouldn’t hesitate to inflict harm upon even his own nephew. If Millie were captured, she could potentially become a pawn, threatening Marcus and subjecting her to unspeakable torture.

And now, there was only one thought dominating Marcus’ mind—never would he allow anyone to bring harm upon Millie.

Millie swiftly surveyed their surroundings and guided Marcus to conceal themselves in the stairwell.

did my words not reach your ears?” Marcus, leaning against the

even this forceful exclamation was mustered with the last vestiges of strength

not naive and recognized that he feared for

hearts of the two, causing Millie to freeze

in a husky voice. “Millie, could it be that you’ve fallen in love with me? Your reluctance to part ways—do you wish to stay by my side and endure the blows

Flirtation filled Marcus’ eyes.

words, Millie swiftly took off his suit jacket and draped it upon herself, not uttering a word. Then, with nimble movements, she kicked off her own shoes and removed Marcus’

actions caused Marcus’ pupils to

you doing?” he

you seek a means of rescue,” Millie replied resolutely. She retrieved a baseball cap from a nearby trash bin and placed it on her

“No!” Marcus demanded.

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