The Man in Power After Being Married into Her Family by Adela

Claire pushed the car open before she hurried out of the car with an umbrella in hand. 5

Charlie rushed after Claire as soon as he saw her getting out of the car.

"What happened, Loreen?"

Claire asked as soon as she rushed over to Loreen.

"Claire? What are you doing here?" Loreen asked as soon as she saw Claire. She was trembling because she was drenched from the heavy rain.

She looked extremely surprised and embarrassed, as though she did not want her best friend to see her in such an awkward manner. 1

Claire held the umbrella over Loreen's head and she quickly replied, "I happened to pass by this road with Charlie when I saw you by the side of the road. What happened to you?"

Loreen quickly replied with an annoyed expression on her face, "Let's not talk about it anymore! My company sent me out on an errand today and they gave me a car to do so. That's the reason why I drove out to meet the customer in this care today. However, even before I could meet up with the customer, I realized that I had punctured my car tyres! Moreover, it wasn't only one tyre that was punctured, but two! I'm so annoyed right now!" 6

Charlie felt a little puzzled at this time. 1

It was normal to experience a flat tyre when driving. 3

flat tyre would only occur when sharp objects such as a nail or iron wires

seemed a little suspicious that both sides of the

time, Charlie simply said to Loreen," The rain is getting heavier and heavier. It isn't safe for you to stay out here alone. I think it's best for you to leave your car here and hitch a ride back to the city with us first. We'll

said, "I guess that's my best

the sound of something breaking through the sky in a

saw a silver light bursting through the sky

silver light was coming

Loreen! 1

did not even think about it and he instantly

heard a loud crashing sound and a sharp dagger was pierced directly

dagger was as thin as a willow leaf and it was extremely

though the hood of the car was made of hard metal, this extremely thin and sharp knife cut through it like it

silence as everyone's eyes were fixed on the flying

time. Otherwise, the flying dagger would have cut straight into Loreen's forehead. Since Charlie pulled Loreen away, the dagger brushed her cheeks a little and the sharp

and even though she had experienced many storms in her life, she could not stop herself from screaming when she realized what was happening, s Immediately afterwards, two more daggers flew towards them and Charlie frowned as he held Loreen in his arms as he avoided the

to avoid the daggers if he did not

himself! 2