Chapter 1348

Xavier and Terence held Maddie in place, forcing the group of armed bodyguards to cautiously back away. "Don't worry. I won't go back on my word," Xavier said, signaling Terence to release Maddie. "I said I'd let you leave, and I meant it." As soon as Terence let go, Maddie bolted toward Harold. He immediately pulled the tape off her mouth. "Dad, don't trust them! They—" Before she could finish, her body suddenly went limp, and she passed out. Harold caught her just in time. He shot them a scathing glare and snarled, "What did you do to her?" "No need to panic. It's just a special sedative. The antidote's right here. It works within 30 minutes after injection," Rowan said, leaning halfway out of the vehicle. He tossed a small, clear glass vial toward them. "Catch it. There's only one dose!" Several bodyguards reached out at once, bumping into each other in their attempt to catch it. But fortunately, Julio managed to secure the vial. Realizing they were being toyed with, t