Chapter 626
Back at the Russell residence, Johanna tightened the belt around her neck and, using the weight of her body, desperately pulled in the opposite direction. Soon, the feeling of suffocation came. Her face tomed red, and the veins on her forehead bulged.
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Su only needed to release some of the pressure or, by instinct, choose to give up, and she would be able to breathe fresh air and save herself. But she didn’t want to.
Whenever her resolve wavered because of the pain, all she had to do was glance at Archie on the ground and remember their past. Her heart would feel like it was being tom apart, causing her unbearable pain..
She had lost all courage and hope to live on. Life or death, she would go with him.
The feeling of oxygen deprivation grew stronger. Johanna could no longer make a sound, her limbs began to spasm, her vision blurred, and everything around her became a haze. It was almost over. She was about to die.
But just then, the tightly shut window was smashed open. A shining dagger flew out and instantly severed the belt from her hands.
Her body, propelled by inertia, fell to the ground.
Johanna, yanked back from the brink of life and death, gasped for air. She opened her mouth wide, desperately inhaling. Her throat was making wheezing sounds as though it was an old bellows. The long–awaited air flooded her lungs, and her body began to revitalize in that instant.
Johanna clutched her neck, glaring at the person who had saved her. She was irritated. What business did they have interfering? Why had they saved her?
The person was tall, bracing himself against the window ledge. He easily jumped inside. Under the light of the room, Johanna saw the face clearly.
He was handsome and refined, the picture of a gentleman with an air of nobility–except for the bloodstains and dirt on his crisp suit, which made him appear somewhat disheveled.
Johanna recognized him. He was none other than Pete Camell, head of the Carrell family.
She knew a part of the deal between Pete and Archie. If anything, they were allies. They both saw the Russell family as an obstacle they wanted to eliminate and replace.
This time, Archie returned to the Russell family after faking his death because of Pete’s command. Pete was also one of the culprits who had led to Archie’s death!
Johanna’s face twisted with hatred as she coldly said, “Mr. Canell, what perfect timing! What does my life or death have to do with you? Did you save me out of the kindness of your heart?”
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Pete wasn’t offended by her words. He smiled, still maintaining his gentlemanly demeanor despite his disheveled appearance. He remained unflustered.
People were easily deceived by his outward appearance the first time they met, assuming he was of good character. In reality, after getting to know him better, one would realize he was an enigmatic person. His smile might be gentle and charming, but it was always without sincerity.
Pete surveyed the room, and his gaze finally settled on Archie. He spoke in a casual tone as if he were discussing the weather, “Is he dead? Looks like I really bet on the wrong horse this time.”
He shook his head and continued muttering to himself, “Well, he’s just an ambitious underling with no real ability. It’s already a miracle he made it this far. He would’ve never amounted to anything.”
“Shut up! Stop talking!” Johanna couldn’t bear to hear any more of his criticism of Archie. She wanted to rush forward and strangle him on the spot.
Pete made a gesture to surrender. “Alright, alright, I’ll stop. Ms. Rosario, please calm down. I took a great risk to come here because I couldn’t bear to see you die like this. How about you come with me?”
Johanna’s expression remained cold and unmoved.
Pete because only th
Archie’s last words were for her to escape and seek refuge with Pete
only then would she be able to survive and avoid the Russell family’s clutches However, she had a terrible impression of Pete, especially considering that this man was involved in Archie’s death.
Now, he was here mocking her, and her hatred for him only deepened.
Pete seemed unbothered as he offered once more, “Here’s the deal. Come with me, and I guarantee you’ll have the chance for revenge.”
