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.

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.

She could constantly feel Fiona's venomous gaze, like a snake's

over her.

her head, estimating it was

before she was rudely dragged out. Her canvas shoes scraped against the uneven gravel road, causing her to frown in discomfort. Right

It was Xanthe's

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

down her face. "Oh Shakira, you're so

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It's because you're such a great bait" Fiona laughed as she slowly walked out from behind the stairs. "Shakira is ignoring

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

instantly, which was replaced by a look of intense

As soon as she finished speaking, two men standing nearby stepped forward,

lesson.

from her hand. The next instant, the men clutched their hands, yelling as they fell

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

dart. It was

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

who had been stabbed with the needles pulled the needles out. They grabbed a rag from the floor and stuffed itin Xanthe's mouth to silence her. Then they walked over to Shakira and kicked her brutally several times. Shakira grunted a few times and bit

shut her eyes in agony, letting

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