Chapter 501
Chapter 501:
Weldon crouched in the shadows, his heart pounding as he watched the men charge toward Amelia. The urge to leap into action had been gnawing at him for what felt like an eternity.
The moment Amelia’s voice rang out, sharp and urgent, he tugged hard on the rope in his grip.
The bodyguards were mere steps from reaching Amelia when, out of nowhere, a massive white barrel plummeted from above. A second followed, then a third, cascading like a sudden storm.
The barrels crashed into the men, sending them sprawling down the stairs in a chaotic tumble. And the stairway’s corner was now blocked, granting Amelia and the others safety for now.
Amelia let out a shaky breath, relief washing over her like a cool breeze.
𝘚hа𝗋𝖾 у𝗈u𝘳 𝘁𝗵ough𝘁𝘴 𝗼n ѕ.со𝗺
“Amelia, let’s move!” Weldon called, darting forward to seize Amelia’s hand.
Together, they bolted up the stairs, their footsteps echoing in the warehouse.
The old warehouse loomed seven stories tall, and Nora had already reached the rooftop, where she had secured a rope ladder for their escape.
After testing the ropes with a firm tug, Nora turned to Weldon as he arrived, breathless. “I’ll go first,” she said, her voice steady. “If it’s safe below, I’ll signal for Amelia to follow p>
The ladder dangled over the warehouse’s rear, leading to a desolate hillside — the only path to freedom for the trio.
As Nora prepared to descend, Weldon grabbed her arm.
“No, I’ll go first,” he said.
The ropes were scavenged from the warehouse’s dusty corners, and no one could be sure of their durability. Weldon felt compelled to go first, unable to let a woman take such a risk.
Nora, whose instincts as a former soldier screamed for her to face danger head-on, opened her mouth to protest.
But Weldon was already moving, brushing past her to step onto the rope ladder with a determined glint in his eye.
Before Nora could reach out to stop him, Weldon had already begun his descent.
A triumphant grin spread across Weldon’s face, and a tangle of emotions shimmered in Nora’s eyes. She was caught off guard, touched to see someone beyond her kin step up to shield her.
As Weldon descended with swift grace, Nora clutched the rope with unwavering resolve, fully aware that if the ladder failed, the cord looped around his waist was his sole lifeline.
With his rock-climbing adventures abroad under his belt, Weldon navigated the seven-story drop with ease. When his feet touched the ground, Nora exhaled a sigh of relief.
To keep their escape discreet, Weldon stayed silent, his eyes scanning the surroundings with caution. Satisfied that no threats lurked nearby, he flashed Nora an “OK” signal with a confident nod.
At his cue, Nora turned to Amelia with a spark of urgency. “You can go now, Amelia p>
As she spoke, her hands deftly secured a rope around Amelia’s body. Mindful of Amelia’s pregnancy, Nora fastened the rope carefully above her midsection.
Though a flicker of fear danced in Amelia’s eyes at the prospect of the dizzying height, she grasped the gravity of the current situation and stepped onto the rope ladder without a moment’s hesitation.
Nora caught that fleeting glint of dread in Amelia’s eyes and couldn’t help admiring her bravery to do this without hesitation. Overcoming such a deep-seated phobia was no small feat.
“Don’t worry, Amelia,” Nora reassured her, her voice steady as a rock. “I won’t let anything happen to you p>
Amelia looked at her, her lips curving into a fragile but trusting smile. “I know, Nora p>
“Amelia, go to hell p>