Ch. 346: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 346

Chapter 346

“You think you can use Kevin to threaten me? I’m ready to kill him myself!” Archer snarled, his anger palpable. “If you don’t want to die, shut up and stay quiet. You might still have a chance to live!”

The situation had completely spiraled out of control.

Norah’s hands were clammy with sweat. Fear gripped her, not just for herself, but for the child growing inside her. She knew she couldn’t afford to make a reckless move.

“You’re holding up well,” Archer sneered, his eyes narrowing as he turned to Norah. “Kevin must’ve gone to great lengths for you.”

Norah scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Kevin? Don’t make me laugh. That man dumped me! If I could, I’d kill him myself.”

Archer’s gaze shifted to Bianca, his expression darkening. “It seems this woman has some tricks up her sleeve, just like her father.”

Norah bit back her fear and challenged him, “I still don’t get it. Why kidnap me? Whatever beef you have with Kevin has nothing to do with me. I’ve never done anything to you!”

Archer paced in front of them, his smile twisted. “You’re right—you haven’t. But Kevin’s got connections to both of you. To make sure I didn’t grab the wrong person, I had to take you both. Better safe than sorry.”

His words were laced with malice. One was Kevin’s wife, the other was his rumored girlfriend. Having them both gave him leverage—and he wasn’t about to let that go to waste.

“They’re closing in on us!”

Karina burst into the room, her face pale with panic. She glanced at Archer, her voice trembling. “If you’re going to act, do it now!”

Norah’s heart sank at the sight of Karina. She couldn’t understand why Karina was still involved with Archer, but she did know one thing—if Karina stayed, she was heading straight for her death.

Archer’s eyes turned cold. Without warning, he kicked Karina in the stomach, sending her sprawling several feet away. She groaned in pain but forced herself up, kneeling before him.

“Jace? Did you and Jace both betray me? Do you think you’re strong enough to take me on now?” Archer hissed.

Karina steadied her voice, masking her pain. “I would never betray you, Father. If you asked me to kill Jace, I’d do it without question. But I don’t know where he is—he doesn’t tell me anything. I only heard him mention Pharaoh once.”

At the mention of Pharaoh, Archer’s expression darkened. He muttered under his breath, piecing together the betrayal he feared had been brewing.

Jace was a valuable asset, a medicine man whose death would draw Pharaoh’s ire. Karina, meanwhile, was just a pawn, a tool to be used until her last breath.

“Take them downstairs!” Archer barked at Karina.

“Yes, Father,” she said, ignoring her injuries as she led the men to drag Norah and Bianca away.

Norah watched in silent disbelief as Karina followed Archer’s orders without hesitation. The disdain in Archer’s eyes made it clear he viewed them all as expendable.

“Karina, don’t listen to him!” Bianca cried, trying to appeal to Karina’s humanity. “Let me go, and Kevin will wipe them out. You’ll finally be free!”

Karina shot Bianca a cold glare. “My life belongs to Archer. I’ll serve him until my last breath.”

“You’re insane!” Bianca retorted, her voice rising. “He’s nothing more than a criminal, and you’re his lapdog!”

Karina snapped her fingers, signaling her men. One of them shoved a filthy rag into Bianca’s mouth, silencing her.

“Mmph!” Bianca’s muffled screams were filled with disgust and frustration.

Karina turned her attention to Norah. Their eyes met, and Karina’s gaze softened just enough for Norah to see the hidden message within it.

Karina didn’t want to help Archer—she wanted to help her.

Norah’s chest tightened. She shook her head subtly, silently pleading for Karina not to take such a risk.

But Karina’s faint smile said it all: she had already made up her mind.

Suddenly, the sharp sound of gunfire and explosions echoed from outside, followed by terrified screams.

The chaos made Norah’s head spin. The stench of blood filled the air, and her pale face grew even whiter. Archer and his men began retreating, but not without ensuring their hostages were secured.

“Adoptive Father, tie them back up!” Karina urged, keeping up appearances.

Norah and Bianca were bound once more, this time to two pillars in the hall.

Archer laughed, his voice booming with a mix of defiance and resignation. “I didn’t think I’d live to see this day.”

He slumped into a chair, sipping tea as though he weren’t surrounded by chaos.

In minutes, the sound of footsteps filled the room. A squad of armed special forces entered, their weapons drawn.

Archer stood his ground, holding a gun of his own. He wasn’t planning to go down without a fight.

Amid the tension, Norah spotted Levi and Frank entering, their faces painted with camouflage. Her eyes widened as she saw Kevin step into the room behind them, his expression steely, dressed in military fatigues instead of his usual sharp suits.

Bianca squirmed against her bonds, making muffled noises in an attempt to get Kevin’s attention.

Norah, however, just stared at him, her heart heavy with fear and uncertainty.

“Captain Edwards,” Archer sneered, “we meet again. That bullet didn’t take you out last time, huh? Looks like fate gave you an extension.”

Kevin’s voice was cold, detached. “Enough talking. Surrender now.”

Archer’s laugh was chilling. He stepped behind Norah and Bianca, holding up a syringe filled with a blue liquid.

“You can take one of them,” Archer said, his tone mocking. “The other stays here. Who’s it gonna be, Kevin? Pick one.”

Kevin’s expression didn’t change. “Just one?” he asked evenly.

“That’s right,” Archer replied with a grin. “The other gets to die with me.”

Bianca’s eyes darted to the syringe, terror filling her gaze. She knew exactly what that poison could do—it was a fate worse than death. She struggled desperately, her muffled cries pleading for Kevin to save her.