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.

But when she unlocked it, her trembling fingers slipped,

Lily.

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

this was her

her phone,

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connected almost instantly. Shame burned through her as she forced the

the phone from her hand, smirking as he strode out. He’d toss it somewhere else in the club, leaving

curling in his tone. “You were so unruly last time. Don’t you think it’s time to

Her pulse spiked.

bottle on that

rows of liquor–strong white spirits, more

ran cold. Her tolerance was nonexistent. One glass was enough to drop her.

death wasn’t even the

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

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

They liked variety, cruelty, and games. They had never bothered with

idea of filming had come from

Adeline was a public figure, obsessed with her family’s respect.

amusement–a night

Adeline’s beauty was intoxicating. That cold, elegant face edged with sultry allure–she could keep them

was valuable. Perfect for

even suggested they use

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