Chapter 144

Lillian’s heart pounded violently after hearing Isabella’s words. The fear of death weighed heavily on her, squeezing her chest so tight it felt hard to breathe. Of course she didn’t want to die, but she’d never give in to someone like Isabella. She used to treat Isabella so well—who would've thought she'd forget all of that, go as far as to kidnap and threaten her? What a heartless, backstabbing witch. Lillian pressed her lips together, her voice trembling as she said, “I... I don’t want to stay here.” That sentence made Isabella’s eyes light up with triumph. She put on a fake warm smile and replied, “Good choice, Lillian. Dying for that bitch Summer Knight isn’t worth it.” “Alright, let her go.” With a wave of Isabella’s hand, two men appeared behind her and came to lift Lillian, who was too weak to stand on her own. Then Isabella took out her phone, smiling as she offered it to Lillian. “Come on, Lillian. Let’s make a statement. Take Summer down a peg—didn’t you always hate her anyw