Chapter 580
Crouched inside the cart, Eloise’s heart pounded wildly. She thought it might leaport
sright into her throat,
Please, just let me get out of here safely, Eloise prayed silently, her heart pounding in her chest,
A voice called out from outside, “What are you doing hauling out the garisage at this hour p>
“The guard on duty today got the runs, so I’m covering for him, Otherwise, this garbage would’ve been hauled out ages ago, the man replied,
The guard hesitated, then approached the cart. “Even so, a routine inspection is still necessary,” he said.
A noise sounded right beside her as the guard lifted the cart’s lid to inspect. Eloise’s heart clenched in terror, she didn’t dare to breathe.
Suddenly, the above Eloise was flung open, and a harsh beam of light poured in.
Eloise nearly screamed, thinking that her cover was blown. But to her shock, the guard just glanced at her and immediately slammed the lid shut again.
“Clear. Let them through, the guard said. The moment the words left his mouth, Eloise exhaled the breath she’d been holding in one shuddering gasp.
Gasping for air, Eloise slumped weakly against the bucket’s interior, her body utterly spent.
The cart rumbled back to ide, and the rest of the journey was smooth sailing.
After what felt like an eternity, Eloise heard a sharp rap from outside the cart. The guard’s voice whispered urgently, “Lady Eloise, you can come out
now.
Eloise clambered out of the bucket and staggered to the roadside, where she doubled over, heaving uncontrollably.
Pitch darkness enveloped everything Eloise couldn’t tell where she was. Disoriented, she asked, “Where am I?
“Lady Eloise, just follow this road ahead. Someone will meet you ahead. I take my leave now. With that, the guard drove the cart away.
Stumbling along the dark, uneven road, Eloise pressed forward, each step heavier than the last
Before Flose could react to the sounds ahead, a sudden blow struck her head, sending her into unconsciousness.
Athena tossed the stick aside, her gaze icy as she stared down at the unconscious Eloise
Jessa stepped forward and gave Eloise a couple of hard kicks, then turned to Athena and asked, “What do you want me to do with her p>
“Tie her up and stash her in a remote cave, Athena commanded coldly, “Jessa, tomorrow it’s your show. I want Willow bound and delivered as well”
Jessa gave a curt nod. “Consider it done p>
At Duke’s Estate.
Henry paced anxiously back and forth in the room/waiting for news. Meanwhile, Nicolas lounged nearby with an air of calm “Father, you should not worry. Our people wil make sure everything goes off without a hitch p>
Nicolas had already greased all the right palins at the Federal Bureau. Once Eloise was extracted from prison, he would make her vanish without a trace
“Even so, I can’t shake this unease. Something feels off, Henry said, his voice laced with worry
Nicolas glanced up, a hint of bemusement in his eyes. “What could possibly be amiss!” he asked.
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Henry fixed his bloodshot old eyes on him. “ Have you forgotten whose jurisdiction the Federal Bureau is under? How could our opponents succeed so easily p>
At this, Henry’s eyes darkened with deepening dread. “Could it be that we’ve walked right into a trap p>
Henry was now as jumpy as a scared rabbit, flinching at the slightest rustle.
Nicolas’s eyebrow twitched slightly as he continued fiddling with his emerald thumb ring, maintaining an air of nonchalance. “Even if the Federal Bureau
out to help the duke’s estate.” is under Prince Xander’s control, Prince Fermin is no pushover. For his own sake, he’ll go
His eyes turned icy. “Mother must die. Only then will we be sale p>
A chilling dread washed over Henry as he watched Nicolas’s ruthless demeanor
A chill ran down Henry’s spine. “If Nicolas can kill Eloise today, what’s to stop him from turning on the tomorrow?‘ he wondered.
Nicolas seemed to sense Henry’s unspoken fears. He said gently, “Father, you’ve raised me all these years. I would never harm you. Though we share no blood, I’ve always regarded you as my true father since childhood.
“it breaks my heart to abandon Mother, but there truly is no other way. If you must blame someone, blame Athena and Prince Xander. They’re the ones who ruined our family p>
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.