When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

Chapter 382 No Turning Back +10 Free Going Beth knew she could never let Sam live . If Sam escaped and told Kasen , both she and her son were doomed . But killing Sam also meant she herself was drained of strength , left without leverage . She could easily become the next piece of meat on the chopping block - helpless , disposable . And if Beth decided to silence her too , she wouldn't even have the chance to wait for Baron . She couldn't die here . Natalie quickly poured the powder into her mouth and swallowed . It had no taste .

She had no idea how long it would take to work , only that she had to pray Beth and Sam's struggle would last long enough to buy her time . But fate was cruel . Under Beth's savage blows , Sam soon went limp , her blood soaking the blanket . Natalie's heart clenched as the warmth seeped across the floor , inching toward her clothes . Beth slumped onto the ground , chest heaving . The cabin rocked with the ship's motion , the air heavy with the coppery stench of blood . Natalie had never faced anything like this before . Her hands were ice cold , her limbs trembling .

She had been brave a moment ago , but now all she felt was fear . Beth glanced at her - her pale face , her body collapsed on the floor like a rag doll - and asked quietly , " Where did that awl come from ? " " From under the bed . I only just found it ." Natalie didn't hide it . here Beth blinked , then gave a low , bitter laugh . " No wonder the last woman locked up managed to escape . Turns out this was left behind . Lucky you . Do you still have any strength left ? " Natalie quickly shook her head .

1/3 15:46 Wed , Oct 8 d Chapter 382 No Turning Back 10 Free Cons Even though she could feel the faintest strength creeping back into her body , she dared not admit it . Beth suddenly rose and stepped toward her . Natalie's heart leapt into her throat . " What are you going to do ? " Cold sweat poured down her back , soaking her clothes . Beth saw her terror and understood - this was the first time Natalie had hurt someone . Of course . How could a woman with such poise and bearing have ever stained her hands with blood ? Beth felt a pang deep inside .

Once , she too had been an ordinary woman . Her gaze flickered , complicated , before she spoke . " Don't worry . I'm not going to kill you . I told you , I need you to help me close this deal so I can save my son . But Sam - and that so - called ' cargo ' Sharon - can't be left here . " Natalie frowned . " You're going to kill Sharon ? " Beth shook her head . " Cargo can't be killed . That would leave evidence . Natalie , you and I are tied together now . If I go down , you won't live either . Your beauty won't save you . The boss doesn't tolerate mistakes .

" Natalie caught the meaning in her words . Beth wasn't planning to kill her. Relief loosened her chest . " What do you want me to do ? " Beth couldn't help but admire her composure . In another life , if they had met elsewhere , she might have wanted Natalie as a friend . 2/3 15:46 Wed , Oct 8 d 家园 Chapter 382 No Turning Back But here , that was impossible . +101 Free Com Forcing her thoughts back into order , Beth said flatly , " Sam was Kasen's favorite . If she's found dead here , neither of us will survive - we'll both be dumped into the sea .

So instead , we'll say she ran away with Sharon and jumped into the ocean . If that story spreads , Kasen - being in charge of security - will have to investigate . But with the auction so close , he won't dare make a scene . He'll only tighten control over us to make sure we appear at the auction safe and intact . " Natalie's brows drew together . " You promised me . If I helped you , you'd send out a message for me ." Beth nodded . " I will . But I'll send it from Sam's phone . Since we're framing her for escaping with Sharon , that message has to be sent to someone Sharon knows .

Someone closer to her than you are . That's the only way it'll be convincing . " Natalie's face darkened . " That's not what you said before ."