NovelEnglishChapter 173: Kellan was now a pawn in their game, held hostage, and the group of men flanking Carlos was far from the petty criminals like Nicholas and his evil associates.
No, these men were seasoned killers, professionals through and through.
A sea of black gun barrels was leveled toward Allisons head.
No matter how fast you try to run, even if you make it to the yacht, this man will be slow-cooked by our hands! I dont think youd want to bear witness to that kind of suffering, now would you? he sneered, his voice dripping with smugness.
So, Ms.
Clarke, why not make this easy on yourself? Maybe, if our boss doesnt get rid of you, I might chase you myself. Women like you fiery and stunning are a rare breed.
Allisons face remained stoic as she wiped the blood from her face with a calm, deliberate motion.
Even on a good day, I wouldnt give someone like you the tof day.
But the idea of you hitting onnow, under these circumstances, makes my skin crawl, she replied icily.
I despise threats.
She didnt flinch or falter.
Fear was a language she didnt speak.
Allison was the kind of person who, when threatened, preferred to struggle rather than submit.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore Carlos or his men could make sense of her words, Allison revealed a set of explosives in her hand, like a magician pulling a deadly trick from a hat.
Looks like the real choice is yours! she said with a wry, almost mocking smile.
She lifted the explosives higher for effect.
Die with me, or release him! The color drained from Carlos face.
His smug mask slipped, if only for a second.
This womans out of her damn mind! His men, meanwhile, were thrown into complete disarray.
What do we do? Those are real! one of them yelped.
If she pulls the pin, were all blown to hell! Is she serious? Carlos snapped at them, Shut up! His eyes narrowed as he tried to assess the situation.
Unlike his men, he quickly regained his composure.
You wont do it.
Youre bluffing.
You know the value of your leverage, and you wouldnt throw your life away for sguy.
Carlos searched her face for cracks in her facade, any sign that she was all talk.
But Allisons eyes were cold, detached, as though death was nothing but a passing inconvenience.
Carlos fists clenched at his sides.
We both know people like us dont throw away our lives.
You pull that pin, and we all die, you included, he said, emphasizing every word.
He didnt believe Allison would go that far.
But Allison merely rested her finger on the pin, unbothered.
I know how this story ends if I fall into your hands.
Id rather die on my terms than live by yours! Her voice held a dangerous edge as she added, I can die with him, but rest assured, youll all be blown to pieces.
She glanced over the group like a lioness sizing up her prey.
Ill give you five seconds to decide.
After that, your tis up.
Five! A bead of sweat ran down Carlos temple.
He wasnt just gambling with his life now he was placing everyones existence on a knifes edge.
He weighed his options.
Her? A lunatic willing to die for the man, or worse, just to defy him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe couldnt retreat now because of his boss.
Because, well, if she escaped, Carlos was dead anyway.
Three! she continued, her voice never wavering.
He gritted his teeth, not about to concede.
Sof the more cowardly henchmen began to inch back no longer certain they wanted to test her resolve. Sir, shes lost it! We need to pull back! Carlos voice was like ice.
Nobody moves! His jaw tightened.
He didnt believe for a second shed go through with it.
Then, the final count came.
One! Carlos instincts took over, and his eyes squeezed shut bracing for the inevitable. But the explosion he expected didnt come.
A second passed, then another.
He dared to open one eye, then the other.
A twisted grin tugged at his lips, ready to taunt her.
But then he saw it.
The pin.
She pulled it! The clink of metal hitting the ground echoed like a death knell, and the explosives tumbled casually to his feet. Damn her! She wasnt bluffing!.
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