Chapter 819:
Verruckt remained stoic, his voice icy. âYou want it? Come take it yourself.â
His indifferent gaze met Fionaâs. It was the same dismissive look he gave the others.
Yet something inside Fiona stirred. She believed that she meant more to him, and she took a step forward.
The leader intervened urgently. âNo, Miss Smith! This man is dangerous. Heâs playing you!â
Fiona shot him a withering look. âEnough.â
She inhaled deeply, her gaze locked on Verruckt. âYou wonât hurt me, will you?â
Verrucktâs smirk was a mix of disdain and amusement. âOf course not.â
The leader was unconvinced.
âMiss Smith, donât be fooled. Heâs a monster!â
He positioned himself protectively in front of Fiona.
âPlease, think of your safety.â
But Fionaâs attention was solely fixed on Verruckt.
âIâm not afraid. Donât try to stop me.â
Ever since she first laid eyes on this enigmatic man in her fatherâs office, his mysterious presence had captivated her.
She didnât perceive the situation as perilous. Rather, Fiona felt she was on the brink of love.
âStep aside,â she commanded firmly. âStaying here will only escalate to a deadly showdown. Let me talk to him.â
âButâ¦â The leader faltered, trying to signal his men. Before he could react, Fiona had already darted past him, heading straight for Verruckt.
The leader reached out to stop her, but Fiona deftly avoided him.
She approached Verruckt with determination, seemingly walking into the lionâs den.
Idiotic! The leaderâs blood ran cold at the sight. Yet, Fiona, unaware of the impending danger, looked up at Verruckt with a hopeful smile.
âHand over the drug, and Iâll get you out of here.â
But Verrucktâs response was chilling. He drew a knife, pressing it swiftly against her throat.
âFiona, you shouldnât trust a manâs words so easily.â
Verrucktâs disdain for the Immortality Group was well-known. His contempt had only deepened after they had harassed Allison.
âYouâ¦â Fionaâs heart raced, and she was overwhelmed with panic.
The icy touch of the blade against her throat sent a surge of terror through her.
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