Chapter 156
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 156<\/p>\n
Chapter 156<\/p>\n
Cherise let herself be led by Morris, shedding the earlier fierceness of her independent actions.<\/p>\n
Downstairs, Crow had waited for thirty minutes in the first\u2013floor stairwell without catching a glimpse of Cherise.<\/p>\n
Though he knew her capabilities, a nagging worry lingered in his heart.<\/p>\n
Bursting through the door, he fortuitously encountered a group of black\u2013clad bodyguards searching for someone.<\/p>\n
Darrow, at the front, immediately called out, \u201cHalt!\u201d upon seeing Crow in workshop attire.<\/p>\n
Crow paused, glancing back to see more bodyguards closing in, alarm bells ringing in his mind.<\/p>\n
Crow flashed a cheerful smile at Darrow. \u201cAh, I forgot my phone! I just ran back to grab it.\u201d<\/p>\n
As he spoke, he pulled his phone from his pocket, giving it a shake. \u201cI\u2019ll be on my way now!\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, he turned to leave.<\/p>\n
Darrow removed his sunglasses and discreetly gestured to the four men blocking the exit to impede Crow\u2019s escape.<\/p>\n
Feigning confusion, Crow asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s going on here?\u201d<\/p>\n
Darrow shouted, \u201cCapture him!\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow found himself gripped firmly by the shoulders.<\/p>\n
Puzzled, he exclaimed, \u201cWait, what does this mean?\u201d<\/p>\n
Darrow approached menacingly. \u201cThe chemical plant explicitly prohibits phones. All employees know this from the start. Unless you\u2019re not one of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow retorted, \u201cI assure you, I am! I just started work this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
But Darrow remained steadfast, a cunning smile curling at his lips.<\/p>\n
Realizing the precariousness of his situation, Crow\u2019s heart sank as he scanned for an escape route, eyeing a nearby step stool.<\/p>\n
In the next moment, a fierce glint sparkled in his eyes. He delivered a swift kick and used his elbow to break free from both guards.<\/p>\n
Instantly, chaos erupted as Crow fought his way through the crowd, expertly dodging their attempts to grab him.<\/p>\n
He dashed toward the step stool in the courtyard, leaping onto it with all his strength to vault up to the second floor.<\/p>\n
Darrow bellowed furiously, \u201cAfter him! Notify every bodyguard in the plant to block all exits; do not let a man in a white uniform with a big black mole on his face escape!\u201d<\/p>\n
In an instant, hundreds of black\u2013clad guards surged from the chemical plant, scattering to search for Crow.<\/p>\n
The facility featured four staircases. Crow had spent the day memorizing the layout.<\/p>\n
Rushing toward the southern staircase, he was met immediately with footsteps ascending.<\/p>\n
He pivoted and sprinted to the western staircase, only to realize that heavy footsteps were right behind him again.<\/p>\n
With a resigned breath, Crow spotted a nearby door and quickly slipped inside.<\/p>\n
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Upon entering, he collided with Leo, who was about to exit, sending both sprawling to the floor, with Crow landing heavily<\/p>\n
on Leo.<\/p>\n
As Leo opened his mouth to curse, Crow covered it with his hand. \u201cShh! Let\u2019s keep quiet for now\u201d Footsteps thundered past outside.<\/p>\n
Sensing Crow\u2019s presence, Leo quickly recognized him as the man with the mole he had seen that morning.<\/p>\n
Disconcerted but unable to speak, Leo could only emit muffled sounds.<\/p>\n
Once the footsteps faded into the distance, Crow finally released his grip on Leo\u2019s mouth.<\/p>\n
When he caught sight of the woman pinned beneath him, his face flushed crimson.<\/p>\n
Leaping to his feet, he pulled Leo up, but before he could speak Leo scolded him, \u201cYou perv!\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow quickly shot back, \u201cHey, I didn\u2019t mean to!\u201d<\/p>\n
Rolling his eyes, Leo replied, \u201cWere you being chased too? You\u2019re not from here, are you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow glanced at the woman before him, recognizing her as the robust figure he had seen in the restroom earlier that day. He instinctively stepped back. \u201cHow did you know?\u201d<\/p>\n
Leo said, \u201cI\u2019m not one of them either. I heard the footsteps and just hid here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow nodded in understanding. \u201cSomething is amiss at this chemical plant.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAbsolutely!\u201d Leo agreed, peering through the crack of the door. \u201cYou should escape while you can. I have to wait for my boss.\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow felt a rush of gratitude; it was unexpected to find companionship in such a dire moment, especially from a woman. \u201cI\u2019m in no rush; I need to wait for my boss too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Leo turned to look at him. \u201cThen let\u2019s go together!\u201d<\/p>\n
Crow nodded, and the two cautiously made their way out.<\/p>\n
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