Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 866

Chapter 866

Clara stood just outside, holding her breath as she listened in. She'd seen the blood beneath the little girl earlier and assumed something horrible had happened to her. She'd even started thinking about scavenging some medicine, hoping that maybe, if she could, she'd help her escape later.

But now, it was clear: that sweet-faced Ling was faking it, playing the helpless victim to win sympathy-then turning on anyone who let down their guard.

The whole factory was in chaos, everyone on the hunt for Charles and Clara.

Clara hid out until almost dawn, her brows knit with worry as she searched the edges of the compound for a place to lay low. There was nowhere to go. Every hiding spot was either occupied or too risky.

Suddenly, she remembered someone mentioning that higher-ups would be patrolling soon.

She ducked into a shadowy corner and waited. Sure enough, a tall man in a mask came down the hallway, flanked by two others in identical masks.

door, while

find Charles. When their eyes met, they didn't need to speak—

slipped into their uniforms, then stationed

stayed inside for about half an hour. When he finally came out, he walked straight

man stopped suddenly and glanced back at them. Clara's heart jumped. Had they been

back as they followed him, passing through layer after layer of security cameras, until they finally reached the

the top brass

masked man, a teasing smile on her lips. "Jules, are you happy with this batch of


He nodded. "Yes."

in close. "That's good. So, how many do you want this

swung open and a man in his fifties stepped

money. It just kills the vibe," he said with a relaxed smile. "Jules has been working with us for years. Money's nothing between friends. No need to ruin the

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