The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 557:

He proceeded to introduce Brenna and the others to David.

David set the bags down with a thud and unzipped them, revealing what was inside—several handguns, boxes of ammunition, and an assortment of bladed weapons.

As he handed out the firearms and bullets, he said, “Here, private gun ownership is on the books. Keep these close for your safety. The crime rate here has spiked recently. Never wander out alone. Thiago, it might be wise to think about hiring some professional bodyguards.”

Tommy scratched his chin, a cheeky grin spreading across his face. “Brenna, I have an idea…”

When Brenna caught the glint in his eyes, she knew they were thinking the exact same thing.

A little past midnight, Brenna lay curled up under the blanket, eyes fixed on her phone screen. She had connected her phone to a laptop stationed outside the bedroom. Its webcam was pointed directly at the door.

missed, she had left the hallway

two tall figures slipped into the room, moving like shadows. Judging from their broad figures, they were

they wanted to kill her, they would be able to do it without a sound. It was chilling to think how ruthless the people behind this were.

stepped into the room, they caught sight of the laptop, its webcam aimed squarely at the door. That

thud sounded, and the screen

Brenna rolled her eyes. Unfortunately, these two weren’t

more books

fingers wrapped around a pistol. A

The one in front spoke in

younger, answered, “We shouldn’t have been. We’ve been

door, sticking tight to the walls. The older man gripped the doorknob and gave it a twist. “It’s locked. We’ve definitely been