Chapter 182

Jack had just run out when he bumped into Zaire.

"Mr. Jose, Charlie's here!"

"Where?"

"In Area B," Jack said, adding, "You should call Ms. Jose quickly, Charlie's right behind her!"

"Kelsey?" Zaire frowned, hesitated, then quickly dialed Kelsey.

The call connected.

"Kelsey, stay calm. Don't look back. Charlie's behind you!"

"What?" But it was Isabella's voice.

Kelsey had left her handbag behind when she went to get the cake.

Hearing this, Isabella stood up, looked downstairs, but couldn't find Kelsey.

"I can't find her," Isabella said, almost in tears.

Zaire tried to calm her, "Stay put. We've got everything set up. Just don't move."

"Okay, I won't move!" Isabella said.

After hanging up, she still anxiously looked downstairs.

Nina, who was downstairs, noticed Isabella's distress and texted her: [Did Charlie show up?]

Isabella replied, "Yes, Kelsey went to get the cake, and Charlie's behind her! Zaire and Jack are on their way. Be careful, Nina."

"Got it!"

Nina turned to Margaret. "I need to rest for a bit."

Margaret nodded. "Okay, I'll go with you."

"No need," Nina said, pushing her away. "I can go myself."

Without waiting for a response, she left.

Kelsey picked up two pieces of cake, two glasses of wine, and a cup of juice for Isabella. As she turned around, she saw Charlie.

Charlie was in disguise, wearing a mask, a wig, and a security uniform. Kelsey didn't recognize him but noticed his fierce look and glanced at him twice.

Suddenly, Charlie pressed a knife against Kelsey's stomach. She was stunned. Seeing the knife, her hand shook, and the tray fell.

At that moment, Zaire, Sebastian, and a group of people blocked the entrance.

Before Kelsey could react, Charlie grabbed her, pressing the knife to her neck.

"Charlie, you can't escape!" Zaire said coldly. "Let go of my sister, and I might let you die quickly!"

"Charlie?" Kelsey trembled with fear.

Seeing so many people, Charlie realized he was trapped. He gripped the knife tighter, dragging Kelsey backward, shouting, "Get back! All of you, get back!"

Kelsey felt a sharp pain in her neck, warm blood trickling down.

The knife had cut her skin, and bright red blood flowed.

Kelsey had never seen such a scene before. Besides, Charlie was a monster who had even killed his own mother, Deborah. Terrified, she screamed, "Zaire, save me."

The more she screamed, the more satisfied Charlie was. As long as Kelsey was in pain, the Jose family wouldn't dare to act rashly.

The more Kelsey screamed, the better Charlie's chances of escaping.

Sure enough, Zaire and the others didn't dare to come closer.

"Charlie, let go of my sister, and I'll give you a way out!"

Charlie sneered, not buying it.

By now, he had backed up to the window. The room had floor-to-ceiling windows, and it was on the first floor. If he got out, he could escape.

He glanced outside. The yard was dimly lit, but still dark enough to hide.

He worried that even if he got out, he wouldn't make it past the Jose family's yard.

He hesitated, thinking there might be people waiting to ambush him outside.

"Haha, I'm not that stupid!" Charlie sneered. "Call Nina. I want to see her, or I'll kill Kelsey! My life isn't worth much, but taking Kelsey with me would be worth it!"

"Charlie!" Suddenly, Nina's voice came from outside the window.

Charlie turned and saw her standing on the lawn.

She stood alone in the yard, looking at him. "Didn't you want to see me? I'm right here."

Charlie was uncertain. He needed to get out of the room first before figuring out how to leave the yard.

Staying here wouldn't help him.

Thinking this, he dragged Kelsey out through the balcony door.

As he expected, bodyguards were lurking on both sides.

Charlie tightened his grip on Kelsey's neck, shouting, "Don't come any closer, or I'll kill her!"

Nina calmly waved her hand, telling the bodyguards, "Back off."

The bodyguards silently retreated.

Sebastian and Zaire walked out, standing nearby, watching.

Zaire scanned the big tree outside the yard, where their men were hidden.

If the timing was right, a crossbow arrow could hit Charlie, paralyzing him instantly.

But Charlie was cautious. He probably noticed the tree, so he kept Kelsey in front of him, moving forward step by step.

He was very careful. Even when he reached Nina, he only showed half his face.

"Nina!" Kelsey cried, her makeup smeared, and a thin cut on her neck.

Nina looked at Charlie. "Charlie, let Kelsey go, and I'll be your hostage!"

Charlie's eyes fell on Nina, scrutinizing her. "I didn't expect you to be a Jose. We've been married for years, and you hid it so well. You've really made me suffer!"

"Charlie, I never hid anything on purpose. You ended up like this because of your own actions."

"My own fault? I did all this for you!" Charlie glared at her. "I'll count to three, and you walk over to me."

"One!"

"Two!"

Nina didn't hesitate and walked towards him.

Before he could count to three, she was already in front of him.

Charlie looked at Nina and found her unfamiliar.

He didn't expect Nina to have such a stunning side.

Compared to Vanessa, Nina was simply perfect.

And he had lost so much for so little.