Chapter 944 I'm Sorry

Vince paced back and forth anxiously. He checked his satellite phone over and over, afraid of missing Joseph’s call. After a while, he pressed his ear against the stone chamber as if he were a thief. "Vince, have you heard anything?" "Why don't we just rush in? It's better than sitting here waiting." "Yeah, Vince. We're stronger together. If there's danger, we can help Mr. Joseph." Vince started to waver. One person might be powerless, but the situation would be different if they had a team. As men, they hesitated while Chloe dared to enter alone to help Joseph. He stared at the tightly closed doors and made up his mind. When he was about to take action, his phone rang. "Hello?" "It's me, Samuel." "Mr. Samuel, is something wrong?" "Did Chloe manage to find you?" "Yes, she did. She's already inside with Mr. Joseph, but we don't know the situation. I’m about to head inside to look for them." "I’d advise you to stay put. If you mess up Joe’s plan, you'll get a beating." Joseph was not a fool. If he needed help, he would ask for it. There was no need to wait until now. Maybe he and Chloe were rekindling their relationship. Vince asked skeptically, "Is that true? But I'm worried about Mr. Joseph." "Just listen to me. Follow Joe's orders and just wait. Don't do anything stupid." Furthermore, it would not matter if neither of them survived. In the worst-case scenario, they would be united as ghosts in the afterlife. Vince pondered over what to do as he rubbed his stubble. In the end, he chose not to listen to Samuel. Compared to Joseph's safety, getting a beating was not a big deal. Two hours later, Chloe lay in Joseph's arms. She was covered in sweat, her breathing steady and her eyes closed. Her complexion was a soft, creamy white with a subtle, alluring hint of pink upon close examination. Once again, Joseph's eyes filled with desire. He had just relieved himself, yet he just could not get enough of her. If it were not for the fact that she had fallen asleep due to exhaustion, he would suspect that she was trying to seduce him again. However, Joseph could not bear to use Chloe any further. He leaned forward and carefully dressed her. Looking at her sweet sleeping face, his heart was filled to the brim with satisfaction. As he got up, Chloe's arm accidentally touched a certain spot on the wall. Suddenly, a door appeared on the opposite side, leading to the outside. Joseph was both surprised and delighted that they had unintentionally triggered the hidden exit mechanism of the stone chamber. He immediately informed Vince and the others to come in. He instructed them in a hushed voice, "Take her back." This place was too dangerous, and he did not want to bring her along. After sending Chloe away, Joseph stayed out of view and darted to the place where Frieda was being held. Vince quickly subdued the guards at the door, and Joseph kicked the door open. Inside the room, Frieda's face was ashen. She was lying unconscious on the ground, clutching an unfinished bottle of poison in her hands. Joseph was stunned. With trembling fingers, he felt her neck for a pulse. The faint pulsation seemed like it could stop at any moment. Vince was taken aback as well. It seemed like Joseph was right. Frieda had ended her life because she could not endure a second imprisonment. With his trembling fingers, Vince contacted Zoelle. * Zoelle emerged from the master bedroom and shook her head. She looked at Joseph and said sternly, "I did everything I could. I'm sorry." Joseph's pupils contracted as he clenched his fists tightly. "Please save her. I’ll give you whatever you want."