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.

the police. But when she unlocked it, her

Lily.

After last night’s chaos, Lily needed rest.

was

took her phone,

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almost instantly. Shame burned through her as she forced the words out, “Lily, call

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

were so unruly last time. Don’t you think it’s time to make

Her pulse spiked.

every bottle on that table,” he

of

tolerance was nonexistent. One glass was enough to drop her. Forced to drink them

death wasn’t even the

Fingers dug into her jaw, forcing her mouth

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

liked variety, cruelty, and games.

filming had

pointed out that Adeline was a public figure, obsessed with her family’s respect. With blackmail in hand, they could

were a passing amusement–a night or two,

That cold, elegant face edged with sultry allure–she could keep them entertained for

was valuable. Perfect for

had even suggested they use Tracy

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