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Chapter 638
Chapter 638
Chapter: 638
Unfazed by their threats, Ariana dismissed their words. Few people frequented this area at this time of night, and even if she made more noise, no one would come to her aid.
It was wiser to conserve her energy.
Fortunately, the fire door was sturdy, and it was unlikely that they possessed the tools necessary to breach it. They wouldn't be able to break in for a while, ensuring a temporary respite of safety within the room.
Now, it became a test of patience.
In this moment of relative calm, Ariana regained her composure. She found a flat surface to sit on and contemplated the identities of the people orchestrating this assault.
Initially, she had assumed they were common thieves seeking money or intending to harm her. If they couldn’t capture her, they might abandon their pursuit.
However, the situation appeared more complex than that.
Furrowing her brow, Ariana pondered.
Could Jasper and Brielle have sent them? But this assault didn’t align with their previous behavior. If it wasn’t them, who was behind it? Who was their target? The Anderson family or herself?
Regret flooded through Ariana as she suddenly wished she hadn't left Theodore’s men behind. Their presence would have provided some sense of security.
Now, all she could do was hope that Theodore’s men would locate her swiftly. Time was of the essence. A heavy sigh escaped Ariana’s lips.
As for Sarah, she was uncertain if she had managed to escape or not. She could only hope that Sarah had sensed something was amiss and made her way to safety without being discovered.
After the impasse had persisted for some time, the individuals outside grew weary.
As the clamor subsided, Ariana cautiously approached the door, inch by inch, straining to hear their conversation.
“This woman is hiding inside. Let’s just leave,” one of them suggested.
“Leave? How could we explain this situation to Mr. Fredrick? We will meet our demise if we fail to fulfill the task assigned by Mr. Fredrick!”
Mr. Fredrick? Ariana’s mind raced, swiftly searching for any connections to the Fredrick family. And only one person occupied her thoughts.
Holden?
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