The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 543 The Trap Closes

“Let me go! Let me go right now!”

Adeline trembled with fury, thrashing against the men’s iron grips.

But the bodyguards restraining her were trained fighters. Her strength was nothing compared to theirs.

“Rob, Evan… can I go now?” Tracy’s voice was small, hesitant.

“Get out!” Evan snapped.

The word was harsh, but to Tracy it was salvation. She exhaled in relief–she was safe.

Still, when she passed Adeline, her steps faltered. Her voice dripped with helplessness and guilt. “Huíhuí, don’t blame me. I didn’t have a choice.”

“If I didn’t lure you here, they said they’d take me instead… and they’d record it. Photos, videos. My life would be over. I couldn’t let that happen. I’m sorry… I’m so, so sorry.”

She bowed her head and hurried out.

Adeline almost laughed.

So Tracy’s life was worth saving, but hers could be thrown to the wolves? Her body, her dignity —fair trade for Tracy’s peace?

Bitterness flooded her chest. She wanted to laugh, but her eyes betrayed her, stinging red.

She knew she couldn’t fight free. She stopped struggling, fumbling instead for her phone.

her trembling fingers slipped,

Lily.

Lily was pregnant. After last night’s chaos, Lily needed rest. She

was

they took her phone, she’d never

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as she forced the words out, “Lily, call the

guard wrenched the phone from her hand, smirking as he strode out. He’d toss it somewhere

his tone. “You were so unruly last time. Don’t you think

Her pulse spiked.

bottle on that

table glittered with rows of liquor–strong

enough to drop her. Forced to drink them all, she would die before

even the worst

down on the sofa. Fingers dug into her jaw, forcing

starts serving us later, we’ll get it all on camera. Nice and clear. With those videos, if she doesn’t want her foster parents, her sister, her coworkers, her friends to see-”

liked variety, cruelty, and games. They

filming

a public figure, obsessed with her family’s respect. With blackmail

passing amusement–a

Adeline’s beauty was intoxicating. That cold, elegant face edged with

was valuable. Perfect for trading

they use

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