Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 131 Either you tell me where the videos are , Annie said , or Ill start cutting away pieces of you until you do .

And trust me , Jim , I have all the time in the world .

I dont know what youre talking about , Jim stammered , voice trembling , eyes darting around the darkly lit warehouse as though searching for an escape that wasnt there .

Annie leaned to one side , and a cold smile curled up her lips .

It seems you still dont understand the gravity of your situation , she said , her tone ice cold .

Her heel came down hard on his foot , the sharp pointed heel digging into the tender flesh .

Jim let out a guttural cry , thrashing in the chair , but she gave no shit .

Her weight pressed hard onto his foot , and her eyes remained cold .

Where are the videos ? she demanded again , her voice sharper , colder .

I dont … Jims words were cut off by another sharp cry as Annie began twisting her heel .

I still dont understand what youre talking about .

What videos ? he gasped , his face pale and glistening with sweat .

Annies patience , as thin as a razors blade , snapped .

Her palm landed on his face with a sharp crack resounding through the warehouse .

Do not test me , Jim ! she hissed , flashing anger in her eyes .

Her mind raced ; she needed to finish this on time , because she had to return before Alexander noticed her absence .

Taking a deep breath , she let her expression soften , her features changed into an almost angelic innocence , as she put away the small knife and lifted her heel off his throbbing foot .

Jim , she said , now her voice was smooth as silk , oozing with fake kindness ; her hand reached out , her fingers cupping his bruised face gently ; her thumb stroked the side of his cheek .

We dont have to do this the messy way , she whispered , her tone almost seductive .

Her fingers trailed down to his jawline , and her eyes bored into his , faking understanding .

Hand me the videos .

Both the originals and the duplicates .

Do that , and / I let you go .

No pain , no mess .

Win win , Jim .

Doesnt that sound better ? Jims chest heaved , his lips quivering .

For a moment , Annie thought shed finally gotten through to him .

But then his lips pressed into a thin , defiant line .

I dont know what youre talking about , he said , his voice firmer now , though the fear in his eyes betrayed his resolve .

Annie froze .

Her hand stilled on his face , and for a brief second , the room fell silent .

Then , in a sudden burst of fury , she struck him across the face again , harder this time .

The slap echoed in the warehouse , and Jims head snapped to the side , blood began trickling from the corner of his mouth .

You think this is a game ?! she snarled , her voice trembling with rage .

Another slap landed , and then another .

You think you can sit there and lie to me ?! Jim didnt respond , his head hanging low , his breaths shallow and ragged .

Annie straightened , her chest heaving with exertion and anger .

Her patience was gone , her mask of composure shattered .

Turning toward the warehouse door , she barked , Get in here ! The metal door creaked open , and the hulking men shed dismissed earlier stepped inside , their faces devoid of emotion .

Pointing at Jim , her eyes ablaze with fire , Annie ordered coldly , Deal with him .

The men nodded , one stepping forward to carry out her order , and Annie turned her back from the scene , her mind already working on what next to do .

She couldnt afford to be here for long .

As she walked away , Jims panicked voice echoed behind her , pleading and begging ..

Annie didnt look back .

This was who she was since day one of her life .

She was indeed the devil whom her father had called her before he took his last breath .

10:48 Wed , Jan 1 GF .

Chapter 131 AAAAA 13851 The room was suffocating with fear .

People fell on their knees , trembling and holding on to each other , their faces white with terror .

There were gasps and muffled cries , but nobody dared move .

Emmas phone slipped slightly in her trembling hand , the voice on the other end becoming distant as panic gripped her heart .

Her head security officer was talking urgently , his voice lined with concern ..

Maam , most floors in the building have been spotted with explosives .

The police are already on their way here , and we are on our way to your floor .

Well get you out of the building on time and try to defuse as many bombs as possible before the police arrive .

The words echoed in her ears , very far away , as if she were hearing them from beneath the water .

Her mind raced , her thoughts spinning out of control .

Her hand slacked , and the phone fell to the floor with a dead thud .

The weight of the situation pressed down on her like a crushing force .

Hot tears spilled from her eyes as she stood frozen , her heart pounding wildly against her chest .

Her mind wandered to her twins , Emily and Ethan .

Their round , plump faces flashed in her mind , their giggles ringing in her mind like some haunting melody ; who will comfort them when they cry , who will put them into bed and say everything would be all right , and who would take Emily to the hospital for her sessions ? The thought was unbearable .

Her knees weakened , her lips quivering as she struggled to keep her composure .

Theyre too young to lose their mother , she thought bitterly , the ache in her chest deepening .

Her mothers frail face rushed to her mind , already in bad health , her death would surely shatter what little strength she have left .

And then , there was Alexander .

The most egomaniac man she had ever met .

She had never wanted him to know of their twins , not after what had transpired between them .

Now standing on the edge of death , she regretted not telling him .

If only he knew .

if only she had told him .

at least then , Emily and Ethan would have someone to take care of them , someone who loves them just as fiercely as she does , Emma thought .

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