Badass in Disguise (Shadow) novel Chapter 269

Chapter 269

After half an hour, Liana’s eyes fluttered open. When she spotted Chris, her expression hardened into pure hatred.

“Good morning, sunshine,” Chris said pleasantly. “Feeling better?”

Liana turned her face away, jaw clenched.

“Not talking? That’s fine.” Chris circled the bed slowly. “I was just wondering something–aren’t would they think if you died here?”

Liana’s body tensed, but she remained silent.

you worried about your parents? What

“Not afraid of dying? Or just don’t care about breaking your parents‘ hearts?” Chris continued, his tone casual but his eyes watchful.

“Don’t talk about them,” Liana snapped, her voice hoarse from disuse.

“Why not?” Chris leaned against the

I the wall, studying her. “I love poking at people’s sore spots. It’s a hobby of mine.”

his attention like that.”

“I heard your father has quite the collection of women,” Chris continued. “Must be hard for your mother, sharing

Liana’s breathing quickened. “Shut up.”

“What? Did I hit a nerve?” Chris smirked. “Was your mother one of the favorites, or did she have to compete? Maybe she was eliminated by one of his other women? Or perhaps he paused dramatically, “your father got rid of her himself?”

At his last suggestion, Liana’s entire body flinched. Chris noticed it immediately, his eyes narrowing slightly.

“That’s it, isn’t it?” Chris pressed. ‘Daddy dearest got tired of mommy and had her disposed of?”

“SHUT UP!” Liana screamed.

se guess–fed her to the snakes?”

“Let me

The word ‘snakes acted like an electric became erratic, shallow,

c current through Liana’s body. Her eyes widened, pupils dilating to near–black. Her breathing

“S–snakes…” she whispered, her gaze suddenly unfocused, seeing something none of them could.

Chris stepped closer, intrigued by her reaction. “Yes, snakes. Big ones. The kind that can swallow a person whole.”

Liana’s face went completely blank. Then, without warning, she began to scream–not words, just a continuous, piercing howl that echoed against the concrete walls. Her body convulsed against the restraints, foam gathering at the comers of her mouth.

“Shit,” Chris muttered, backing away. He hit an intercom button on the wall. “Security, I need someone to get Jade down here now!”

Liana’s screaming continued, her eyes rolling back in her head. She was completely dissociated, trapped in whatever horror her mind had conjured.

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Chapter 269

Jade checked Liana’s restraints to ensure she wouldn’t harm herself. Her screams had degenerated Into Incoherent muttering, punctuated be occasional shrieks.

She quickly prepared a syringe with a professional–grade sedative, finding a vein in Llana’s arm and administering the dose with practiced efficiency.

Within seconds, her struggles began to subside. Her eyes rolled forward, focusing briefly on Jade before the sedative pulled her into unconsciousness.

“What did you give her?” Chris asked, watching Liana’s now peaceful form.

“Something to help her sleep,” Jade replied, disposing of the syringe. “She’ll be out for a while.”

Chris ran a hand through his hair, looking genuinely disturbed. “What the hell happened to her?”

Jade studied Liana’s face. Despite the sedation, her features remained tense, haunted. “You mentioned snakes, and she broke. Classic

trauma response.”

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