Chapter 145 When Did You Realize?
With those words, Carl’s hand fell on Jean’s shoulder as his fingers reached for her.
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Jean narrowed her eyes. In the blink of an eye, her legs pushed off the ground, and she dashed to the side with all her strength.
She ran as if her life depended on it. She realized that the man in front of her might not be Carl!
If she didn’t run now, she might not make it out alive. Sure enough, when “Carl” saw her attempt to escape, he let out a dangerous, seductive smile.
His smile was both alluring and threatening. His voice dropped into a deep tone, the kind that made her heart race with uncase.
“Why are you running?” he asked, his words dripping with mockery.
Before Jean could react, his figure blurred, and in the blink of an eye, he was right behind her. He grabbed the back of her neck with terrifying speed.
Jean’s attempt to flee was abruptly stopped. She let out a startled gasp, her eyes wide in shock. Her body still lacked the strength, speed, and explosive power needed to escape from someone like
him.
She was like a helpless chick, easily pulled back by this man’s overpowering strength.
“Let go!” she gritted her teeth and fought back with what little energy she had left.
But her resistance was nothing more than a mere irritation to him. The man continued to walk forward, dragging her along like she was nothing, and her desperate attempts to break free were effortlessly swatted aside.
It was clear that his destination was the nearby elevator. If she got dragged into that elevator, things would only get worse.
Instinctively, Jean reached up to pry his hand away from the back of her neck, but it was no use. His grip was unrelenting and brutal, tossing her hand aside with ease.
“You’re being troublesome, Calr’s voice came down coldly, and Jean felt as if the sound pierced her eardrums.
“When did you realize?” His voice carried an eerie, cold undertone, like he was savoring the moment. “When did you figure out I’m not Carl?”
Jean’s eyes narrowed slightly. She had to admit, this man had disguised himself well. So well, in fact, that she hadn’t realized anything was amiss at first.
She had been deceived, and in her foolishness, she’d let her guard down. She had walked out of the suite with him, only to fall straight into a trap.
Chapter 145 When Did You Realize?
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choice of words. From what she knew of Carl, he would always call Dominic by his full name. He would never call him “Bro.
And then, when she almost fell earlier, the concern and warmth he displayed made her realize that this man was definitely not Carl.
Carl was cold, distant, and almost robotic. The real Carl would have just stood by and watched her fall, telling her to get up on her own. That was his style.
Although her interactions with Carl were limited, the few descriptions from the novel and today’s brief time with him had given her a good sense of his personality.
The man before her had tried his best to mask himself. But in the face of unexpected circumstances, he had slipped up and revealed his true nature.
Unfortunately, despite realizing this, Jean still found herself in a dangerous situation. This man was skilled and powerful. She had clearly run into someone tough.
Her mind raced, trying to find a sliver of hope in this bleak situation.
This man was likely the one who had attacked her and Dominic in the Northara forest. This meant he was probably linked to the mastermind behind it all!
After all, they wouldn’t just give up after failing in the forest. They must have found another way to approach her, using her as a way in.
Clever, but deadly.
“Why aren’t you saying anything?” The man’s voice took on a darker edge, his eyes narrowing ast he looked at Jean. There was a faint hint of displeasure in his gaze, as if he were growing frustrated with her silence.
