Chapter 1524

Lucille subconsciously looked up. What she saw was Joseph's defined profile. "You..." Just as Lucille was about to speak, the sound of rushing wind filled her ears. Both of their bodies were rapidly falling. Clearly, the moment Lucille fell into the pit, Joseph, who had hurried over, jumped in with her. To add to that, he had decided to use his own body as a human shield, ensuring that she would be unharmed even if she fell. The faint pallor of Lucille's face changed. She struggled and insisted, "It's dangerous. Don't be reckless!" As soon as her words fell, their fall halted. Lucille raised her head to find Joseph bracing one arm around her and grasping a rope in the other hand, with the other end of the rope fastened above the deep pit. Clearly, he had made the necessary precautions. Lucille let out a sigh of relief. Joseph cocked an eyebrow and teased her even under such circumstances. The alluring tone in his voice was as casual as before. "Why? Are you afraid I might lose my life