Chapter 25

Joshua shot Melissa a murderous look. "How dare you show up? Did you work with the kidnappers to take Sebastian and my mother-in-law?" Melissa shrugged, completely unbothered. "Yes, it was me! Only if he dies will Lexi finally give up on you for good." Joshua's expression darkened. He wanted to rush forward, but Melissa wasn't intimidated by his murderous glare at all. Instead, she stepped further into the room, a lighter glinting in her hand. Lexi suddenly realized the doorway was drenched in gasoline. "Joshua, you ruined me. Did you really think I would let this go? I told you, I'll never forgive you." Before anyone could react, Melissa flicked the lighter into the gasoline at the doorway. Flames roared up, and Joshua immediately shielded Lexi behind him. "Lexi, don't worry. This time, I won't let anything happen to you." Lexi glanced at the large glass window. They were on the second floor, and the garden below offered a possible escape. Acting fast, she grabbed a vase from t