Tempting the Billionaire and His Heir

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Anthony was in a state of panic as he heard the commotion in his home. He had never experienced anything like this before and was frozen with fear, not knowing what to do. He heard gunshots and screams coming from various parts of the mansion, and he knew that he and his staff were in danger.

Cody and his gang were ruthless as they searched the mansion for anything valuable. One of the housekeepers tried to run, but Cody caught up with them and shot them dead. The others were forced to stay in a room and stay quiet, afraid for their lives.

As Cody and his gang searched the mansion, they found phones and devices and smashed them on the floor. They also searched the pockets of Anthony, Nolan, Alexa, and the staff for any other phones and smashed them as they found them. It was clear that they didn’t want anyone calling for help.

Once they were done, Cody ordered the members to stay put as they gathered furniture from upstairs to take. Only four members were left to watch over the 15 staff members and the trio. It was a terrifying situation for everyone involved.

Alexa saw an opportunity to untie Nolan when one of the gang members recognized her. She was surprised when David spoke up and said that the Alexa they knew had run off a few days ago after their encounter with Cody. David continued to distract the two members while the other two kept watch. Alexa untied Nolan and then he untied her.

Once they were free, Nolan attacked the armed men while Alexa kicked the member with their back turned from her. David helped them by knocking out the four members. However, their victory was short-lived as they heard a gunshot and saw David bleeding from behind him. Cody had shot

David’s body convulsed as he collapsed to the ground. Alexa’s heart raced as she saw the crimson stain growing on his shirt, spreading like a dark flower blooming on his chest. She rushed over to him, her hands shaking as she tried to stop the bleeding.

The metallic tang of blood filled her nostrils as she pressed her hands against the wound. The blood seeped through her fingers, warm and sticky against her skin. Her mind raced as she tried to think of what to do. She needed to stop the bleeding, but she didn’t have any medical supplies.

David’s eyes fluttered open, his breathing shallow and ragged. His lips moved, but no sound came out. Alexa leaned in closer, trying to hear what he was saying.

“Alexa,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “You have to stop them.”Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

She nodded, tears streaming down her face. She couldn’t let David die in vain. She had to stop Cody and his gang, no matter what it took.

She looked around, trying to think of a plan. Nolan was still fighting off the other members, but there were too many of them. They needed a distraction, something to give them an advantage.

Alexa’s eyes fell on the large chandelier hanging from the ceiling. She knew what she had to do.

She stood up, her hands still covered in David’s blood. She looked at Nolan, who had just taken down another member. “Nolan, help me with this,” she said, pointing to the chandelier.

Nolan nodded, his eyes wide with understanding. Together, they grabbed the chandelier and started pulling it down. The metal groaned and screeched as they yanked it from its mountings.

The remaining members turned towards them, their guns raised. Alexa could see the fear in their eyes as they realized what was about to happen.

With a final heave, the chandelier came crashing down, shattering into a thousand pieces.