The bodyguards closed in, ready to restrain her.
With a swift movement, Emma seized Sally by the throat.
"Miss Sally, sorry for this."
Sally's eyes filled with terror as she struggled. "W-What are you doing?"
"If you kill me, the Smith family won't spare you! Even with Hunter backing you, it won't help!"
"Don't worry, I'm not going to kill you."
Emma's voice was calm, but her grip on Sally's throat remained firm.
"Then what do you want?"
"Tell your people to let me through."
Emma glanced at the burly bodyguards surrounding them.
Taking them down wouldn't be difficult, but escaping from this fortress-like villa would be another story.
Sally realized Emma's intent. "You're planning to use me to escape?"
"Stop talking and tell your men to clear the way."
Emma demanded, tightening
