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.

it, her trembling fingers slipped, and she hit the top number in

Lily.

pregnant. After last night’s chaos, Lily needed rest. She hadn’t wanted to disturb

this was

her phone, she’d never

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

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

“You were so unruly last time. Don’t you think it’s time to make amends? Have

Her pulse spiked.

bottle on that table,” he

low table glittered with rows of liquor–strong white spirits, more than

cold. Her tolerance was nonexistent. One glass was enough to drop her. Forced to drink them all, she would die before she

even the worst

into her jaw, forcing her mouth open as burning liquor

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-” His grin widened. “-then she’ll have no

liked variety, cruelty, and

of filming

figure, obsessed with her family’s respect. With blackmail in hand, they could control

were a passing amusement–a

face edged

she was valuable. Perfect for

even suggested they use Tracy

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