SWNOVELS Chapter Inhert 207
Chapter 207 Kidnapping?
Grace said, "Dad, Mom didn't mean to deceive you."
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"Enough! Isn't this embarrassing enough already? Get out of here! Both of you!"
Alexander's voice was sharp, filled with the fury of a storm as it cut through the air mercilessly.
Emeris stood nearby. His expression was cold and sinister, and he did not utter a single word in their defense. He had no interest in meddling in his brother's family drama.
What truly angered him was the fact that they had ruined his daughter's birthday party. That was unforgivable.
No matter how harsh Seraphina's retaliation was, they deserved it.
Flora and Grace were feeling guilty. They realized that staying any longer would only worsen the situation for them. They left in disgrace.
Alexander, too, had no desire to stay any longer. After a brief exchange with Emeris, he walked out of the venue.
The small incident didn't cause much of a stir.
With tacit understanding, the guests quickly changed the subject. The guests resumed their dancing, while those indulging in small talk carried on. Nobody dares to gossip about the situation behind the Crosses' backs.
Seraphina took a cold sip of her wine. The red liquid glistened against her red lips. Her expression was cool, aloof, and even more strikingly beautiful. She turned her head to see Emeris, his face still grim.
She walked over to him, gently shaking his arm and speaking softly to coax him. Seraphina even let out a playful smile to coax him.
"Don't be mad, Dad. You didn't lose anything. Why bother getting annoyed at people like that? It's not worth it!"
Seraphina's quick change in expression surprised everyone. People found it more amusing and helpless than shocking.
Seraphina appeared charming and playful. Her previous cold and stern demeanor was just an act to scare people.
Who could stay mad at such a lovely and endearing girl?
"Al's really lost his mind. How could he bring that woman to an event like this? I think he's been completely bewitched."
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Emeris's mood had soured, and it was evident on his face.
Seraphina blinked her eyes and clung to his arm, swaying slightly.
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"Uncle Alexander has been perplexed for years. A few more days won't make a difference. Your health is what's important, Dad. Don't be angry, okay?" "Alright, I won't stay upset at him."
Emeris sighed in resignation as she swayed his arm. The anger that had been burning inside him gradually subsided.
Soon enough, he was back to chatting and laughing with the guests who came to toast him.
By the end of the evening, Seraphina was feeling a bit tired.
She informed Emeris and then started making her way outside.
She had had a bit of wine and wanted to go walking to clear her head.
The events of the evening weighed heavily on her, making her feel restless. Orion's kiss and Hansen's bouquet of roses had both left her feeling unsettled. The night was dark, and the city lights cast long shadows on the pavement.
The cool breeze played with her hair, making it sway gently.
She walked in her high heels, her steps slow and deliberate. The nearly deserted street intensified her sense of loneliness. Street lamps lined the pathway, their light creating a glowing trail on the ground that stretched out before her like a river of stars. Soon, she reached a section of the road that was dim and foreboding.
The streetlight had gone out.
Seraphina stood still, feeling a chill seep into her bones from the darkness.
She didn't move because she thought she heard something-a faint sound coming from a shadowy alley nearby.
It was the sound of nervous, hurried breathing.
After a moment's hesitation, two burly men slowly emerged from that narrow path.
They tried to mask their nervousness with a facade of calmness in their eyes.
"Miss, someone would like to see you. Please come with us."
Seraphina's expression froze, and her breath caught slightly.
Did I get myself into trouble? I should have brought the driver and bodyguards along It would have saved me a lot of trouble
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Despite the situation, she remained composed, her face calm and poised.
She slowly raised her eyes to meet the gazes of the two men. Her eyes were cold and piercing.
"Is this a kidnapping or a robbery?"
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She didn't take these men seriously, but she needed to understand what she was dealing with before deciding on her next move.
Was she just unlucky, or was there something more behind this?
The two men were clearly taken aback.
How can a wealthy heiress maintain such composure in such a challenging situation? She was the first!
The threats they had prepared suddenly felt too weak to utter.
"Over there! Someone wants to talk to you."
One of the men pointed toward the dark alley.
A small red light flickered on and off-someone was smoking.
Indeed, someone was waiting for her.
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