Semua Bab She Moved On and Glowed Up — Now Her Ex-Husband and Son Want Her Forgiveness: Bab 371 - Bab 380

Pete signaled his men, and the thugs took a step forward, closing in until Nora was surrounded. The small room filled with a press of bodies and heat.Her chest tightened and her palms went slick with sweat, but she squared her shoulders and slipped a hand into her bag, fingers closing around her phone. Her mind raced for a way out. She spotted a glass ashtray on the desk and tucked the image away for later.“Last warning, get away from me,” she said, loud and steady.They ignored her. The leader reached out and tried to grab her arm.Timing it on instinct, Nora pivoted, snatched up the ashtray, and slammed it into the nearest thug. He yelped, clutching his head, and dropped to his knees.For a second the room froze, then the others lunged. Nora dodged and weaved, using the chairs and table as cover, yelling at the top of her lungs, “Help! Someone’s attacking me!”But the office was tucked away and soundproofed; her shouts seemed to disappear into the walls. No one came.A tal

He signaled his men and they closed in, forming a tight circle around Nora. The cramped room suddenly felt hot and suffocating.Her breath hitched and her palms went slick with sweat, but she straightened her shoulders and slipped a hand into her bag, fingers finding her phone. Her eyes scanned for anything she could use and caught sight of a glass ashtray on the desk.“Last warning. Get away from me,” she said, loud and steady.They ignored her. The leader reached out and tried to grab her arm. Instinct kicked in. Nora pivoted, snatched the ashtray, and swung hard. The nearest thug yelped and dropped to his knees, clutching his head.For a beat the room froze, then the others lunged. Nora dodged and weaved, using chairs and the table as shields while she yelled, “Help! Someone, please!” But the office was tucked away and soundproofed, and her shouts drifted off into silence.A tall man seized a moment when she looked away and grabbed a handful of her hair. Pain flared and tears p

Her chest tightened with panic, her eyes rimmed red as worst-case scenarios flashed through her mind.Eric gritted his teeth, snatched up his phone, and dialed Nora’s number again. The same cold, endless beeping filled his ear. No answer.With a sharp crack, he slammed the phone down on the desk and shot to his feet.“No. We can’t just sit here. I’m going to the office park to look for her. Jodi, stay here. If there’s any news, call me right away. And if the bank or any partners call, stall them.”Jodi nodded quickly. “Got it. Please, bring Nora back safe!”Meanwhile, on the other side of town.At the restroom door, Andrew’s grip on Nora’s arm only tightened. His rough fingers dug deep into her skin, making her flinch from the pain, though she didn’t dare show any resistance.“Hurry up! Don’t waste my time!” he barked, shoving her forward.Nora stumbled, pretending to be weaker than she was. She leaned against the wall, panting heavily, her face pale and trembling. “Sir, I real

She tried to stand, but a sharp, searing pain shot through her ankle, forcing her back down with a gasp.Nora looked down. Her ankle was badly swollen, bruises spreading fast under her skin. She bit hard on her lip and gently touched it. The stabbing pain made her suck in a breath, her eyes misting over.She knew she couldn’t stay here. Every second she lingered meant more danger.Bracing her hands on the rusted edge of the tricycle’s cargo bed, she tried to push herself up. But her injured ankle gave out again, and she collapsed heavily back onto the metal, breaking into a cold sweat.Then, voices erupted outside. It was loud, chaotic.Nora froze, holding her breath and listening intently.Amid the commotion, she caught a few rough voices she recognized instantly: the thugs. Her heart clenched. She instinctively sank deeper into the pile of burlap sacks, pulling them tightly around her.A moment later, a sharp female voice sliced through the noise—high-pitched, furious, and unm

Seeing how far gone Gillian was, ranting like a madwoman, Nora realized there was no point in trying to reason with her anymore.She closed her eyes and let out a faint, silent laugh, the corner of her lips curling in quiet defiance.That reaction was the exact opposite of what Gillian expected. She had assumed Nora, after being lured and trapped, would be terrified—crying, begging, and completely broken.But instead, this woman had not only fooled Andrew and his men but had almost managed to escape.Now that she was caught again, with no way out, she still had the nerve to act so calm, even mocking.The sight made Gillian’s blood boil. Her voice rose, shrill with fury.“No matter what happens, I’ll always be better than you!“I’m smarter, prettier, more capable, and yet Eric still chooses to stay by your side!“I don’t even know what disgusting tricks you used to keep him!”Nora slowly opened her eyes. The cold light in them carried a hint of scorn.“That’s all in your head,