Chapter 115:
Freya ran with purpose and precision. She deliberately avoided heading toward her residence, recognizing that if these individuals managed to bypass security protocols and follow her home, she would face significantly greater complications later.
The neighborhood, positioned on the city’s outskirts, offered no nearby commercial districts for sanctuary.
Thinking strategically, she directed her escape toward a large open area equipped with surveillance cameras.
“Keep running! Why aren’t you running faster?”
“Didn’t anticipate you’d be so quick!”
“I’m completely winded!”
The pursuing group hurled curses between labored breaths.
Freya maintained her pace without showing signs of fatigue; this distance represented little more than a casual stroll for her physical capabilities.
“Who sent you?” she demanded.
In her mental inventory, she had genuinely offended only two individuals—Ashley and Edwin.
Edwin remained in Alerith and likely had no knowledge of her presence in Jeucwell. As for Ashley, if she possessed sufficient intelligence to orchestrate a physical assault on Freya and select a location devoid of surveillance, she wouldn’t have committed her previous series of foolish actions.
Beyond these two, Freya couldn’t identify anyone else she had antagonized. It couldn’t possibly be Kristian.
“Don’t you realize whose path you’ve crossed?”
“You’ve occupied the position of Kristian’s wife long enough. The time has come for your replacement.”
“Since you’re moments away from breaking your limbs, I’ll graciously inform you—we operate under Miss Bradley’s protection.”
“What nonsense! Our backer is Mr. Shaw himself!”
“Hahaha.”
“What are you waiting for? Miss Bradley has promised a million to whoever successfully breaks one of her arms or legs!” the leader bellowed.
The group engaged in animated discussion at this revelation.
Upon hearing this exchange, Freya immediately eliminated both Ashley and Edwin from her list of suspects. Edwin remained unaware of her marriage to Kristian, and Ashley simply lacked the intellectual capacity to orchestrate such an attack.
Freya forcefully kicked one attacker away. As others rushed toward her, she seized one of their baseball bats and delivered powerful kicks to create distance between them!
“Why are you hesitating? Subdue her! Everyone, attack simultaneously! I want to witness how formidable she truly is!” The leader continued issuing commands.
Freya’s movements accelerated, blocking two bats with her acquired weapon while simultaneously kicking two other assailants aside! Despite her defensive prowess, she narrowly avoided a blow to her back.
The overwhelming numerical disadvantage presented a significant challenge, particularly when surrounded. Evading every potential strike proved increasingly difficult.
She recognized the necessity for swift, decisive action.
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