BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 2004
Vivian hastily rumpled the bed, hoping to make the scene appear as innocent as possible. Her eyes darted around the room, searching for any trace that Manfred had left behind.
Only when she was certain the chamber was spotless did she snatch up her dagger and turn toward the door, every muscle in her body taut with vigilance.
She knew it was only a matter of time before Sterling found her.
Still, a small hope clung to her-perhaps Manfred's secret chamber was cleverly designed enough to escape detection.
But Sterling was no fool.
If anyone else had been searching, they might have given up after searching for a while. Sterling, however, had a reputation for dogged persistence.
The idea of the secret chamber had taken root in his mind, and he wouldn't be dissuaded. Unless he tore the entire place apart, there would be no end to his hunt.
Just as the pounding of Vivian's heart reached a fevered pitch, the chamber's door groaned open.
"There really is a secret chamber!"
A low, triumphant exclamation gave way to Sterling's familiar, mocking tone. "Did you really think a trick like this could fool me?"
Then, he stepped into view.
Vivian had heard his voice countless times but had never seen him in person. His appearance was as arresting as his voice-sharp features and a charm that was impossible to ignore. Yet, beneath that exterior was something cold and predatory, his eyes filled with a bone-chilling darkness.
His presence, shadowed by the negative item he always carried, radiated an unsettling, almost malevolent energy-one that instinctively drove people to recoil.
"A woman?"
"Mr. Bowman, she's a beauty!"
Two men gasped in surprise.
Sterling's gaze finally landed on Vivian, and something flickered in his eyes-a mingling of curiosity and admiration.
In that instant, he understood everything about the stunning woman before him.
Manfred had a soft spot for women.
It turns out he's been hiding a
beauty. So, you're the one get
from my black market, aren't you?"
Sterling's striking looks were matched by a deceptively gentle tone when he spoke to attractive women.
Vivian's instincts blared. This man was a complete psychopath.
Her grip on the dagger tightened, her stance unwavering. She didn't plan to answer him.
Sterling's brow arched slightly, but
he wasn't fazed. "No need to be
scared. I'm not like Manfred. I've always had a weakness for beautiful
women. I would never hurt one. If
you're honest with me, I won't make
things difficult for you. In fact, I'll
even help you escape
this
nightmare."
Vivian remained silent. As far as she was concerned, he was just
spouting nonsense. She'd have ne
completely out of her mind to
to be
believe a word of it. fo
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A man like him couldn't possibly have a soft spot for women.
Her silence only piqued Sterling's interest. He liked the game-the thrill of the
hunt.
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Perhaps that was why Manfred had hidden her.
Sterling's eyes flicked to the room again. Where was Manfred? He hadn't sensed
anyone else here.
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The chamber itself was nearly bare.
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He took his time, his gaze sweeping every corner before he began closing the
distance between them.
"The blade doesn't discriminate. Take one step closer, and I'll kill you," Vivian
said coldly.
Sterling halted. His eyes gleamed with intrigue as he studied her again.
Not only was she beautiful, but her figure was stunning-a slender waist and delicate wrists.