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.

she unlocked it, her trembling fingers slipped, and

Lily.

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

was her only

her phone, she’d never

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burned through her as she forced the words out, “Lily,

smirking as he strode out. He’d toss it somewhere else

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

Her pulse spiked.

drink every bottle

with rows of liquor–strong white spirits, more than ten

One glass was enough to drop her. Forced to drink them all, she would

wasn’t even

down on the sofa. Fingers dug into her jaw,

she 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,

restraint. They liked variety, cruelty, and

idea of filming

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

a passing amusement–a night or two,

intoxicating. That cold, elegant face edged with sultry allure–she could keep them

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