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Chapter: 578
“How unexpected! There are numerous buildings and people in proximity to the manor.”
“The fire is spreading rapidly. We should leave.”
“| happened to be passing by the Blue Night Manor when I heard a loud explosion. I wonder what
caused it.”
“The Blue Night Manor has a comprehensive fire safety system. How could this happen?”
The voices of concerned passersby mingled with the blaring sirens of approaching emergency
vehicles. Ariana trembled, her entire body gripped by fear, and without a moment’s hesitation, she
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtsprinted toward the manor. ©
Ariana hurriedly rushed back, only to find the once-familiar place engulfed in flames.
The fire seemed to have started in the second-floor restaurant and quickly spread throughout the entire
Blue Night Manor. The air was thick with the acrid scent of burning, accompanied by chaotic noises and
terrified screams.
Police officers immediately formed a barricade, awaiting the arrival of fire trucks.
Trembling, Ariana fumbled to tum on her phone, her hand slick with cold sweat.
Her heart raced in her chest, anxiety consuming her.
She tried to console herself that Theodore, with his high status, could have already come out of the
manor with the help of the waiters. What was more, he always had his driver and assistant with him,
even though she hadn’t seen them earlier. They must be waiting outside, ready to rescue him.
Ariana desperately prayed for Theodore’s safety.
Regret washed over her like a tidal wave. If only she had returned to the private room earlier. She
loathed herself for losing her temper with Theodore. In this moment, she realized that being angry
about him keeping secrets was trivial. He would have eventually confided in her.
Amidst the frantic evacuation from the Blue Night Manor, Theodore was nowhere to be seen.
Anxiety consumed Ariana as she quickly dialed his number as soon as her phone powered up.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThankfully, after a few agonizing seconds, the call connected.
“Where are you?” she asked, panic and anxiety lacing her words.
“I’m waiting for you.”
His voice, hoarse and strained, came through on the other end of the line. Ariana was dumbfounded,
her voice trembling as she asked, “What do you mean? Are you still in the private room?”
Then, tears streaming down her face, she implored, “Are you out of your mind? The place is on fire.
Please, come out!”
He tried to console her, “Don’t cry. I’m making my way out now. Wait for me outside
Before she could utter another word, the line went dead. Frantically, she dialed his number again, only
to be met with a busy tone.
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