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.

had meant to dial the police. But when she unlocked it, her trembling fingers slipped, and she hit the top number in her call

Lily.

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

was her

took her phone, she’d

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her as she forced the words out,

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

unruly last time. Don’t you

Her pulse spiked.

drink every bottle

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

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

death wasn’t even the worst

Fingers dug into her jaw, forcing her mouth open as

she doesn’t want her foster parents,

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

of filming had

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

amusement–a night or

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

Perfect for trading favors,

had even suggested they use Tracy to

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