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Chapter 447 A Hazard Chapter 447 A Hazard Panic blanching her cheeks , Jade tried to summon her men . 10 Free Comis Most lay groaning on the ground ; the few still conscious had neither strength nor courage to rise . " D - Don't be rash ! If you pull that trigger , the Rowley family will see you dead before you cross the border ! " The threat trembled even as it left her lips . Julius kept the rifle steady . " Whether I leave Celosia isn't your family's decision . But you- you're a hazard I won't allow to linger .

" The memory of the recent firestorm that had nearly claimed Quinn flashed behind his eyes , fanning the colder rage in his veins . He wanted her safe and sound ; he wouldn't allow anyone to touch her . Jade longed to run , but her legs felt like they were made from lead . At this range , even an air rifle could punch through flesh and bone . " Wait - please ! Spare me and I'll pay anything , everything ! " Her tone collapsed into begging , all earlier arrogance scrubbed clean . Julius ' face did not twitch ; his finger tightened on the trigger . Jade shrieked , squeezing her eyes shut .

" No ! Don't ! " Silence followed ; the expected pain never arrived . Jade forced her trembling eyelids apart . The world snapped into focus just in time to see Quinn's slim fingers curl around Julius ' trigger hand , halting the gun a breath before it spat death . " Don't , Julius . There's no sense in courting trouble over a woman like her . " Quinn's voice was low yet firm , the kind one uses to pull a loved one back from a ledge . " I don't care , " Julius answered , voice flat as steel .

" If the Rowley heiress thinks she can drag the Whitethorn name into scandal , she's sorely out of her league . " " But I care, " Quinn insisted , stepping closer , blocking the muzzle with nothing but her body and conviction . " I won't watch you ruin yourself for my sake . Whether she dies or only gets wounded , the law will come for you ." 1/3 19:07 Thu , Oct 2 d Chapter 447 A Hazard 57 +10 Free CoinS She knew Julius possessed a hundred paths to slip any penalty , yet she refused to let even one smear stain the hands she loved .

" She wants your life , " Julius growled , as though that single fact granted him every right to take hers . " Do you truly think my life is so easily claimed ? " Quinn lifted her chin . " Even if she wants me dead , desire alone won't give her the skill . " " Even a one - in - ten - thousand chance is too high , " he muttered . He feared waking to an empty world , feared the day Quinn vanished without a trace . Julius ' obstinacy unfolded before Quinn like a storm cloud , darker and larger than she had ever pictured .

That he would contemplate murder over a single vicious remark left her reeling . " Punish the Rowleys if you must - there are other ways , " she said , her gaze steady . " I don't want blood on your hands . Call me naïve or foolish , but the lessons drilled into me since childhood won't allow it ." She eased her fingers over the cold barrel , gently prying the weapon from Julius ' clasp as though untangling a thorn from flesh . " Julius , I never want your palms drenched in blood because of me . If that woman truly comes for my life , I'll claim hers myself , " she said .

With the words still hanging , Quinn cast Jade a sidelong glance sharp enough to draw a cut . " Y - Yes ! I swear I'll never do anything to you guys again , especially toward the lady ! " Jade stammered , knees trembling so hard they nearly knocked together . Pride evaporated when a trigger hovered inches from her chest ; survival , she realized , mattered far more . The handsome veneer on that man masked pure lunacy - of that , Jade was now painfully certain . What madness possessed me to ever fancy such a man ? She wanted to slap herself awake .

Quinn nodded , satisfied with Jade's surrender . " Believe me , Julius - I told you , I'll outlive you . " Only then did his knuckle - whitened grip ease , finger uncurling from the trigger by slow degrees . 2/3 19:07 Thu , Oct 2 ... Chapter 447 A Hazard Quinn exhaled , a soft rush of relief , and at last freed the air gun from his hand . " The Rowleys will still pay ," Julius said , his voice a drawn blade . " Fine by me , " Quinn answered without hesitation . With Julius ' reach , forcing a Celosian conglomerate to its knees was no herculean task .

2 CD +10 Free Coins " Let's head back to the hotel . I'm a bit tired , " she said , threading her fingers through his . " Very well , " Julius replied . He motioned for two bodyguards to remain behind and handle the aftermath . Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.