Trouble in Paradise (Arianna and Nicholas) novel Chapter 645

The previously silent corridor turned chaotic in an instant. The clamor of footsteps, the irregular trembling of the floor, and someone whistling to maintain order filled the air.

"Get back to your rooms! Nothing happened! Everyone, return to your rooms!"

I knew I had to leave immediately, or it would be too late. But my feet felt as if they were rooted to the ground, unable to move.

Just moments ago, in this very room, Nelson and Claudia had done such unspeakable things right in front of these photos. And the name they called out was... mine.

I couldn't control myself. Like a madwoman, I grabbed the chair and kept smashing it against the glass display case. Even though my hands had long gone numb from the vibrations, I didn't stop.

I wasn't afraid of being caught. Right now, all I wanted was to take my photos away from here!

Suddenly, a strong hand grabbed my wrist. "Ms. Jones, come with me quickly!"

I was startled. I didn't even realize someone else had entered the room.

"Who are you?"

The person pulled his hat low over his face, speaking hurriedly. "Captain Steele sent me to protect you. I snuck in during the commotion downstairs!"

He tugged at me, trying to drag me away. "There's no time! Come with me now!"

"I'm not leaving! I need to find Nelson and make him return my things!"

I still had the chair in hand, and as he tried to pull me, my resistance made it difficult for him. He glanced at the photos on the wall, his expression momentarily tense, but he quickly averted his gaze.

"Ms. Jones, leave this to Captain Steele. Trust me, he'll make sure these photos are taken out and delivered to you. Our top priority right now is your safety. Nothing else matters at this moment!"

He snatched the chair from my hands and dragged me toward the door.

"Nelson won't dare hurt me. Go and find Nicholas. Tell him to come and get me!"

"My mission is to ensure your safety. Captain Steele's team doesn't abandon anyone! Ms. Jones…"

I had made a note of the location of the fire escape earlier. "We'll take the fire escape. Once we get to the first floor, we'll leave!"

I had underestimated Nelson's influence. I didn't expect that all the guards patrolling his place would be armed. These guards didn't recognize me, and I feared they might shoot without hesitation.

More importantly, I couldn't endanger the man helping me…

We ran side by side, smoothly making our way to the first floor. I thought opening the fire escape door would mean freedom.

However, the door on the first floor was locked from the outside!

We retreated and ran up to the second floor, only to find that door was as well!

"It looks like they've sealed all exits from this place!"

The man then handed me a gun. "Ms. Jones, take this—for self-defense!"