EuropeNovelChapter 1118: "Yeah... that is kind of weird." "She gave off the vibe like this wasn't her first rodeo." "Maybe she knows what Ellis used to do. That gave her confidence-she's not scared." "No way. Confidence that depends on someone else? That never lasts. You don't stay that calm unless you've been through something." The man's tone was firm. "If you ask me, she's been through a lot." "You mean... she's like Ellis?" "No." The bearded man didn't sound certain-he was still guessing. "I heard she's from a rich family. Maybe she's been kidnapped a dozen times growing up." The room went quiet.
Could anyone say the theory sounded completely wrong? "You two-cwith me. Let's go have a chat with her," the bearded man said suddenly, curiosity getting the better of him. "Let's see if she's just putting on a show... or if she's really that fearless." "Hey, bro, didn't you tell us to keep our hands off that woman?" one of the henchmen asked, his brow furrowed with confusion. "You said anyone who upset her or caused her harm would be in deep trouble. So why are you questioning her now?" What if something went wrong during their talk? Ellis would probably lose it and make them pay dearly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It's not a real interrogation, just a friendly talk," the bearded man replied, his voice steady but cautious, as if he knew the line he was toeing. "I'm just curious about her." The group exchanged uneasy glances, their doubt clear as day.
The bearded man's face tightened, and he snapped, "What's with those faces? You think I'm scared of him or something?" "Of course not," one henchman said with a smirk. “It's just that Ellis beat you in the special ops contest.” "Three years running," the other added, barely hiding his grin.
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Their teasing hit a nerve, and the bearded man's cheeks flushed with frustration.
"The reigning champion becthe runner-up every tEllis showed up," they added, their words cutting like knives. "We believe you have no fear here."
With a huff, the bearded man growled, "Fine! I'll prove I'm not afraid ve'm of him!" He stormed off toward the He room where Freya was being held, his steps heavy with purpose.
Inside, Freya was quietly working to free her hands from the ropes She was nearly done when the door burst open, forcing her to pause. The knots were tricky, almost like something Ellis would tie-complex and frustrating to unravel.
The bearded man stepped inside and saw her sitting still. Intrigued.chem pulled off her blindfold and dragged a En.
chair to sit across from her. The two henchmen took their spots behind him, watching closely.
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