He saw the edge of a burgundy dress.


    Hannah was bending down, removing the needle from the man holding the dagger.


    Then, she looked up into Charlie’s eyes, her smile wide with triumph, clearly delighted to see him in this state.


    “Hey there, Charlie.


    Only a few hours passed.


    What happened to you?”


    Charlie stared at Hannah, his eyes wide with shock.


    “How did you find this ce? So, they… they weren’t wrong after all.


    ”


    “Ha ha…” He let out a weak chuckle, his gaze locked on her.


    “You… you won’t be able to leave.


    The only way out is back through the first floor…”


    “Enough of that.


    ”


    Crossing her arms, Hannah stared back at Charlie.


    “I just saved your life, didn’t I?”


    “Humph!” Charlie snorted, a shadow crossing his gaze as he met her eyes.


    “Saved my life? You’re only helping because you want something from me.


    I… Ahem! Ahem! I won’t tell you anything.


    If you don’t manage to kill me today… I’ll tell everything to Madam tomorrow.


    ”


    A mischievous glint in her eyes, Hannah said, “If you think about calling for help, the two waiters searching for me will be back in a sh.


    ”


    When she saw Charlie gearing up to shout, Hannah quickly said, “It doesn’t bother me.


    I managed to slip in here, and I can slip out just as easily.


    I’m not making this up.


    But you, you’re in a different boat.


    You’re smart.


    If Amelie Chadwick decides you’re a loose end, she’ll make sure you and your family are not a problem in the future.


    ”


    Charlie’s eyes, bloodshot, turned a deeper shade of red after hearing Hannah’s words.


    He yanked at the chains around his wrists with all his might, the veins in his neck standing out.


    Yet, he stopped himself from screaming.


    In a hoarse whisper, he asked Hannah, “What are you getting at?”


    “You know exactly what Amelie Chadwick is capable of.


    If she wants you gone, she won’t think twice about your family.


    You get what I’m saying, right?”


    “That’s impossible! Madam would never break a promise to me.


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    Hannah clicked her tongue.


    “Believe me or not, I really don’t care.


    You’re going to die soon anyway and won’t get to see what happens to your family.


    Let’s drop it.


    I don’t have time to waste trying to convince you.


    ”


    She waved her hand dismissively at Charlie.


    “Since you put so much trust in her, just sit tight and wait for her to make good on her promise.


    I’ve got things to do.


    Excuse me.


    ”


    As Hannah turned to leave, Charlie didn’t dare to shout after her.


    Instead, he rattled the iron chains in desperation.


    “Please, don’t leave!” he whispered, hoping to make her stay.


    As expected, Hannah paused and looked back at him.


    “What is it, Charlie? Do you have somethingst-minute to say?”


    Charlie struggled to lift his head.


    “I know a way out of here…


    There’s a… A secret passage that no one else knows about.


    ”