Chapter 489

Chapter 489:

As the man’s words hung in the air, a group of his companions surged into the private room like a sudden storm.

Instinctively, Nora stepped in front of Amelia, shielding her with fierce resolve. “Stay behind me,” she said, her voice steady despite the chaos. “I’ll try to stop them. Look for a chance to slip away p>

Amelia’s eyes flickered with a mix of gratitude and hesitation at the command.

A seasoned soldier, Nora moved with precision, her training shining through as she held her own against the swarm of attackers.

Meanwhile, Amelia fumbled for her phone, her fingers trembling as she tried to call for help. But no matter how many times she tried, the call wouldn’t go through.

The leader of the men noticed that and sneered. “Save your effort. We’ve installed jammers throughout this café; there’s no way you’re getting a signal here p>

𝘋i𝘀c𝗈𝘷𝗲𝘳 𝘩id𝖽e𝗇 g𝖾𝗆𝘴 𝘰𝗻

As Nora fought the men, the leader advanced toward Amelia with menacing intent.

Nora, catching sight of that, dispatched an attacker with a swift kick and shouted, “Don’t you lay a finger on her p>

“Look out p>

Distracted by her fear for Amelia, Nora didn’t see the fist hurtling toward her temple.

Witnessing this, Amelia let out a sharp cry of warning.

Nora dodged at the last second, but the move left her vulnerable. A brutal kick then slammed into her stomach, stealing her breath.

Despite the mayhem erupting within the room, the outside world remained blissfully unaware of it. Even Weldon, seated in the café’s main hall, heard no sound of the struggle.

Reeling from the blow, Nora fought on, her strength waning but her spirit unbroken. She guarded Amelia, inching toward the door while fighting.

At last, she reached it, flung it open, and shoved Amelia outside. “Run!” she exclaimed.

As the attackers lunged forward, Nora slammed the door shut.

“Nora!” Amelia’s cry was laced with concern.

Nora’s gaze fell to the ropes biting into Amelia’s skin, and guilt gnawed at her. “This is all my fault,” she murmured, her voice heavy with regret.

If she hadn’t come to see Amelia unannounced, perhaps none of this would have happened.

Amelia shook her head, her expression gentle but firm. “Nora, don’t blame yourself. I was going out today anyway. These people were after me. They would have tracked me down no matter what. If anyone is to blame, it’s me for dragging you into this mess p>

She recalled the photograph clutched in the man’s hand; it was clear they had come for her.

“I swear, whoever is behind this will pay!” Weldon growled, his voice brimming with resolve.

He thrashed against the ropes, but the effort only left his wrists in pain. The binds refused to yield.

From the front passenger seat, Colden sneered, brandishing a baseball bat. With a cruel swing, he struck Weldon’s leg, sending a jolt of agony through him.

“Stay still, or you’re dead!” he barked.

Weldon’s eyes blazed with defiance as they locked onto Colden’s face.

Colden caught the fire in Weldon’s glare and chuckled coldly. “What’s with that look? Do you have a death wish p>

He raised the baseball bat again, ready to strike.

Amelia’s voice cut through the tension, sharp and urgent. “Stop! I’ll give you five hundred thousand p>