NovelEnglishChapter 162
"Right this way." Shawn led the way confidently, his face finally showing a trace of satisfaction. He couldn't help
but pat himself on the back for his cunning plan.
Earlier that afternoon, he'd nearly been caught by Arnold while trying to deal with Felicia, but luckily, he'd been
quick enough to hide and avoid blowing his cover. However, Kayla kept pestering him relentlessly. She even
threatened to reveal his hideout in Alverton to his creditors if he didn't act soon. Just the thought of Lance's
ruthlessness made Shawn break out in a cold sweat. He couldn't afford to wait any longer. So, after coming down
from the mountain and spotting Lucas, a brilliant idea struck him. Kidnapping the little brat and hiding him away
would no doubt cause a stir, but it was the perfect bait to lure Felicia into letting her guard down.
It turned out that his plan worked like a charm. Shawn grinned widely. Once he got rid of Felicia here in the
mountains, whether by throwing her off a cliff or burying her on the spot, the money would be his. After that, he
could slowly schhis way into taking over the rest of the Fuller fortune. Sooner or later, it would all be his.
But as he turned to face Felicia, his grin vanished. It was replaced with concern as he upped his act. "Felicia, you
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtand | grew up in Alverton. You know how dangerous this mountain can get at night. Who knows if there will be
wolves around."
Felicia snickered. "There's one right in front of me, isn't there? A greedy and foolish wolf."
Shawn's face stiffened. His fake facade cracked for a split second into malice, though he quickly covered it up.
"Always so quick to insult me, huh? Fine. I'll let it slide for old times’ sake. | won't stoop to arguing with a girl like
you."
By now, they had reached the back of the mountain. In Felicia's memories from her childhood, there had indeed
been wolves here. They had once attacked the villagers until Charles led a hunt to kill two of them. Since then,
the wolves had been kept away. But this was still deep in the mountains after all. There were still plenty of other
dangers lurking. If Shawn had actually tied Lucas up here, it would be too dangerous for a child.
That was precisely why Felicia, despite knowing Shawn's ill intentions, had calong without hesitation.
Once they reached the dense forest, Felicia dropped the act. She demanded coldly, "Where's Lucas?"
Shawn yawned and pointed in a random direction. "There. See?"
Felicia immediately pointed her flashlight over to the direction he indicated. In the light, she could make out
what seemed to be a person tied behind a large tree-
partially hidden by vegetation
But
because it was dark and the tree blocked her view, she could only see a small section of rope tied around the
tree.
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Seeing this, Felicia hurried over. What she failed to notice was the trap laid out in front of her. It was a deep pit
Camouflaged with leaves and branches. The beam from her flashlight pulled her attention ahead, causing her to
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmoverlook the danger beneath her feet.
Felicia took two steps in that direction.
Just as Felicia was about to step into the trap, Shawn flexed his wrists and pulled a knife from behind his back.
With a triumphant grin, Shawn was going to take the chance and strike her from behind.
But who would've guessed that when Felicia was just a single step away from the pit, she stopped.
Shawn faltered, confused by
Felicia's sudden halt. Fortunately, he was quick to react. Years of facing off against Felicia had taught him a thing
or two. He realized that Felicia must have noticed the trap. Without missing a beat, he rushed forward,
determined to finish the job.
In the moonlight, the blade gleamed coldly as it sliced toward Felicia's waist. Yet, as if she had eyes on the back
of her head, Felicia moved to the side just in time.
Shawn's momentum was too powerful to stop, and with a startled yell, he went flying headfirst into the trap he'd
set up himself.
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