Chapter 449
Soon enough, the crowd realized it was Cherise who had hurt the bodyguards.
Cherise, a renowned professor at Betrico University and Morris wife, was rumored to be talented. However, no one anticipated the extent of her impressive skills.
Although she looked fragile, with a quick flick of needles, she took down dozens of sturdy men.
While she surprised the crowd, she enraged Ghost Hand.
Ghost Hand lunged forward, aiming in Cherise’s direction, moving so fast that others could barely see his feet shifting
Cherise watched the dark figure advancing on her and showed a rebellious smile.
With a sudden stomp, Cherise propelled herself forward to meet the oncoming figure.
Cherise hadn’t really attacked yet, constantly dodging to first figure out Ghost Hand’s true strength.
After several rounds, Cherise realized capturing Ghost Hand in just a few moves wouldn’t be easy.
Ghost Hand’s attacks were insidious and potentially lethal.
Anyone lacking genuine skill would have been vanquished in a single strike.
Cherise guessed Ghost Hand was an older man, hoping that by prolonging the fight, she could tire him out first.
Ghost Hand noticed Cherise kept dodging and hadn’t made a move, figuring out her strategy right away.
As Cherise tried to dodge again, he flicked his long sleeve, launching a whirlwind–like projectile from his hand.
At the same time, Ghost Hand blew a sharp whistle, and a swarm of men in black robes came rushing in from all sides of the factory.
Panic erupted once more in the large factory, with some people trying to escape amidst the chaos.
Cherise looked at the projectile flying towards her.
She forcefully flicked a needle from her fingers, striking Ghost Hand’s projectile and sending it crashing to the ground.
Ghost Hand was completely irritated, shouting an order, “Assassins, listen up. Capture everyone, and kill anyone who resists.”
After that, Ghost Hand aimed at Cherise again, extending his powerful grip towards her.
Cherise didn’t shy away but faced him directly.
With Ghost Hand less than 3 feet away, Cherise did a backflip that sent her forward, delivering a powerful kick right to his
chest.
The kick was so strong that Chost Hand stumbled back a few steps.
His eyes, wide with disbelief, stared at Cherise from under the mask.
Then, Ghost Hand glanced down the stage.
Below, Ghost Hand’s men had already started rounding up all the kidnapped entrepreneurs, high–ranking officials, and professors.
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With a nimble leap, Ghost Hand jumped down.
Cherise gasped, realizing it was bad.
As expected, she saw Ghost Hand rush to Mary, grab her throat, and use her as a shield.
Ghost Hand burst into laughter and said, “Well, Cherise, I really underestimated you.
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“You would have been such an asset to me. It’s too bad you’re Morris‘ wife, that person’s granddaughter, and my adversary.”
Mary was grabbed with such force that she couldn’t stop coughing.
Cherise stared at Ghost Hand with a cold gaze and said in a cold tone, “Let her and everyone else go, or else you know very well what will happen.”
Ghost Hand spoke as if making a deal, “I could release them, but it depends on your sincerity.”
Cherise flashed a murderous smile and asked, “What do you mean?”
Ghost Hand signaled for his subordinate to toss a pistol to Cherise. He said, “Trade your life for these fifty people. That’s the way to show your sincerity.”
Cherise raised an eyebrow at his suggestion and commented, “That’s actually a clever idea.”
With that, she bent down quickly, picked up the pistol, and toyed with it for a moment.
Mary shook her head repeatedly, her throat held tight, barely whispering, “No, don’t!”
“Kill yourself,” Ghost Hand commanded.
Cherise casually picked up the pistol and aimed it at her temple, asking, “Like this? Just one shot?”
Ghost Hand replied, “Exactly, a shot at yourself.
“When you die, I’ll let them all go.”
Upon hearing this, Cherise chuckled and lowered the gun, saying, “Why should I trust you? Let them all go, and you’ll get my life.”
Ghost Hand pondered her words carefully. Aft
intricate.
all, his subordinates were scattered throughout the area, and the terrain was
Even if these captives managed to escape, Ghost Hand’s people stationed outside would still be able to apprehend them. With a smirk under the mask, Ghost Hand ordered, “Release everyone but Arthur’s mother.”
Seeing Ghost Hand give way, Cherise met Mary’s eyes and nodded, saying, “Deal.”
“Good, everyone listen up, release them!” Ghost Hand shouted,
The hostages, upon hearing this news, were skeptical but overjoyed.
After saying thank you to Cherise, some ran off, while others felad for leaving Cherise behind, frequently looking back.
Ghost Hand watched as the people left. Then he said, “Alright, now you can do it. Kill yourself or I’ll kill her.”
As he spoke, Ghost Hand tightened his grip on Mary’s throat even more,
nointing the gun at her own temple.
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The large factory was eerily quiet; those present could hear no other sounds.
The click of the bullet loading into the chamber in Cherise’s hand echoed loudly.
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Mary was on the brink of collapse, unable to make a sound. Tears of helplessness flowed from the corners of her eyes.
Underneath Ghost Hand’s mask, his expression gradually relaxed.
Just as it seemed Cherise was about to pull the trigger, a deafening roar of a tiger came from nowhere.
