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.

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

there quietly, without moving. She could constantly feel Fiona's

over her.

estimating it was about

road, causing her to frown in discomfort. Right after, like a lifeless doll,

was Xanthe's

the blindfold was removed. Squinting slightly, she finally, 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 in her

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

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bait" Fiona laughed as she slowly walked out from behind

woman. What are you planning? Let Shakira go

the mention of Walter, Fiona's smile vanished instantly, which was replaced by a look

standing nearby

lesson.

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

her entire body went limp. She collapsed to

it wasn't any common dart. It was one crafted for large mammals, which was extremely

cried Xanthe. "Fiona, what did you do to Shakira? I'll fight you until

out. They grabbed a rag from the floor and stuffed itin Xanthe's mouth to

in agony, letting out muffled cries of

walked over with a smug smile to where Shakira lay, who was dusty and scruffy on the ground. Looking down at her with disdain, she said, "Shakira, no, I should call you 'Dr. Lonely Bird"." Xanthe halted in disbelief, with her eyes widening in