StartNovelChapter 838: Startled, Lindsay spun around, flustered.
Her panic faded as soon as she recognized the newcomer, and her demeanor turned coy.
"Rhys!" Rhys' eyes immediately locked onto Harlee, bound precariously at the edge of the cliff. Without a moment's hesitation, he began moving toward her.
Realizing her advantage was slipping away, Lindsay snapped back to reality. In a blur of motion, she raised the dagger and pressed it firmly against Harlee's neck.
"Not another step, or I'll end her!" Rhys froze in place, his body rigid with tension, not daring to move any closer.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt the edge of the cliff, Lindsay held a knife pressed menacingly against Harlee's throat.
Despite the dire situation, Harlee exuded a calmness that was almost unnerving. Slowly, she lifted her gaze, her eyes deep and unreadable, betraying no fear.
Her voice resonated with unyielding strength as she met Lindsay's gaze.
"What exactly are you plotting?" Harlee had already deduced that Rhys' unexpected arrival likely meant her brothers were closing in on their location. This realization tempered her concern over Lindsay's threats.
Even with the sharp blade grazing her skin, Harlee's composure remained unshaken.
Her history of confronting danger with steely resolve was what had solidified her formidable reputation.
Lindsay's teeth clenched as her jaw tightened, barely containing her frustration.
Your next story is here gVlEven in the face of death, Harlee wore that fearless mask, performing with precision and grace, especially in front of Rhys.
Lindsay huffed, deciding that if Harlee loved playing the part of the hero, she would indulge her.
"Rhys, you're presented with a choice. Who will you save? This old woman or Harlee?" Her tone turned chillingly reflective as she added, "Choose carefully. You only get one chance, and the one you forsake will feel the blade of my knife." Harlee didn't hesitate.
Her voice was steady, clear, and commanding.
"Choose Nyomi. She's on the brink." Rhys' heart pounded in his chest as the weight of the moment bore down on him. Trapped and desperate, he stayed silent, the fear that Lindsay might harm Harlee gnawing at his every thought.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHarlee's voice rang out louder this time, filled with determination.
"Choose Nyomi."
Abruptly, Lindsay's hand lashed out, striking Harlee's cheek with a m resounding slap that silenced her instantly. "Enough! Your opinions are worthless here. You're merely a piece in my game!" she growled venomously.
The sound of the slap echoed through the air, catching Rhys' m attention. Under the faint glow of the moonlight, his eyes narrowed as he fixed Lindsay with a steely glare. "I choose Nyomi," Rhys declared, his voice tense and his teeth clenched.
He threw a knowing smile at Harlee, a silent understanding passing m between en them. Ad matter the situation, he would never let anything happen to her.
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