Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 143

Chapter 24 Emily's eyes widened in disbelief as she locked gazes with me, now sitting upright and smiling at her from across the table.

"You! When did you switch it?" she stammered.

I stood up leisurely, brushing imaginary dust off my clothes. "Oh, just while you were throwing your tantrum. Switched the coffee right under your nose, and you didn't even notice. Emily, do you see now why you always lose?"

As soon as I finished speaking, Emily collapsed into her chair, completely unconscious.

When Emily woke up again, she was tied to a chair in an abandoned warehouse, sitting across from me. I casually swung her phone in my hand, watching her panic-stricken face.

"I've already followed the instructions on your phone to bring the two of us here," I said, grinning. "Why don't you tell me what you originally planned to do to me at this place?"

Emily's eyes widened in terror, her expression frozen in shock.

"Are you insane?! Untie me right now! They'll be here soon, and if they see it's me tied up instead of you, they'll definitely-"

Her voice cut off abruptly. I leaned in, intrigued. "They'll definitely do what? And who are they?"

"Untie me! Please! I'm begging you.. Caroline, please!" Emily's tears streamed down her face, and her trembling lips gave away everything.