The True Heiress's Return

Heiress’s Return 347

Chapter 347 Fiona

t out blood, with a thin stream running from her mouth as she smiled cruelly. She taunted. "Come on, do you

think I'm scared?

"I've got nothing left. If you're brave enough, kill me. I have Xanthe with me and it will haunt your life with regret. It is worth

it.*

Lunatic. The madness in Fiona's eyes was plain to see. Shakira was sure she wasn't bluffing; she would do exactly what she had said.

Shakira's eyes were icy cold and her teeth were gritted with fury She enunciated each word sharply. "Have Xanthe with you? You're not worthy. Now, tell me, what do you really want?"

Fiona wiped the blood from her mouth. "Shakira, you should know I hate you the most. If you want to save Xanthe, swap places with her." She raised an eyebrow, smirking at Shakira, waiting for her decision. Without a second thought, Shakira said, "I'll trade myself."

"Wow, you really are quite the loyal friend." Fiona sneered. "Come with me and don't try any tricks. If you tell anyone, I promise Xanthe's fate will be worse than you think."

"I need to inform the team leader that I can't attend the meeting" said Shakira.

"Shakira, you don't have any room to negotiate now." Fiona snapped impatiently.

Shakira pressed her lips together, staying silent.

and head straight to the parking garage. I'll follow right behind you." Shakira did as she was told and stepped out. Following Fiona's instructions, Shakira reached the parking lot on the third floor underground. It was near the building's supermarket loading area and was filled with goods and bustling with people. Fiona led her between two shipping containers and gestured for her to put on the black blindfold. The next moment, Shakira found herself pushed into a

lay there quietly, without moving. She could constantly feel

over her.

estimating it was about half an hour before

her to frown in discomfort. Right after, like a lifeless doll, she was dragged up

was Xanthe's

saw her surroundings clearly and saw that Xanthe was tied to a chair, with her hair messy and her face bruised. Shakira felt a sharp pang

streaming down her face. "Oh Shakira, you're so strong. How did you get

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bait" Fiona laughed as she slowly walked out from behind the stairs. "Shakira is ignoring everything else just for you."

Xanthe's eyes widened. She thrashed around in her chair, kicking wildly. "You nasty crazy woman. What are you planning? Let Shakira go now, or when Mr.

smile vanished instantly, which was replaced

two men standing nearby stepped forward, raising their hands

lesson.

the men clutched their hands, yelling as they fell to the floor. Shakira quickly moved to

down, unable to react in time, and within seconds, her entire body went limp. She collapsed

it wasn't any common dart. It was one crafted for large

do to Shakira? I'll

the needles out. They grabbed a rag from the floor and stuffed itin Xanthe's mouth to silence her. Then they

shut her eyes in agony, letting

on the ground. Looking down