When His Perfect Mask Shattered I Awoke (Anneliese) novel Chapter 513

**Created 513**
**In Her Favor**

The very thought of Hiroto’s suffering sent chills racing down Selina’s spine, causing beads of cold sweat to form on her brow. She could feel her teeth chattering, an involuntary reaction to the dread that gripped her heart.

After what felt like an eternity, she managed to draw in a shaky breath, her panting echoing in the silence around her. The fear in her eyes morphed into something more sinister—an unsettling madness that flickered like a flame in the darkness.

There was no escape from this nightmare. If she chose to sit idly by, she would meet the same fate as Mikita, languishing away in a dim, forgotten cell.

She was far too young for such a grim destiny. Prison was not an option she was willing to entertain.

With resolve hardening within her, Selina realized there was no turning back now. As long as Anneliese remained within her grasp, she was determined to ensure that the woman tasted a fate far worse than death itself.

If Jonathan were to come to despise Anneliese, if their bond were to shatter, it would only play into Selina’s hands.

Her gaze sharpened as she turned the ignition of the car, the engine roaring to life. Hiroto’s chapter was over; it was time for her to gather more supplies. A confrontation with Jonathan loomed on the horizon, and she could feel the inevitability of it like a storm gathering strength.

With a sense of urgency, she loaded the supplies into the trunk, her heart racing with anticipation. As she drove back, the familiar route took her through a small town she had scouted earlier. She recalled the gang of punks that operated in that area—a group that could be swayed with a bit of cash and a tantalizing distraction.

A sudden surge of confidence washed over her. With the right amount of persuasion, they would be more than willing to assist her.

Her instincts proved true, and a sense of fortune enveloped her. She spotted the gang gathered together, their laughter echoing in the air as they drank. When they caught sight of her, a glimmer of excitement sparked in their eyes. They recognized the opportunity for fun, and seeing her alone, they quickly hopped into their car, eager to follow her lead.

By the time Selina arrived back at the abandoned factory, over three hours had slipped away. She parked the car and watched as the punks pulled up behind her, their enthusiasm palpable.

Stepping out, she addressed their leader with a commanding tone, “Stay hidden for now. I’ll let you know when it’s time.”

She needed to slip inside and send Timothy away before his compassionate heart could jeopardize her meticulously crafted plan.

“Got it. Just make it quick,” the leader replied, exhaling a plume of smoke that curled through the air towards her.

Suppressing the revulsion that twisted her stomach, Selina cast a glance at the four burly men in the car, their bodies reeking of cheap alcohol and stale cigarettes. She turned her focus back to the factory, steeling herself for what lay ahead.

Anneliese, I’ve poured my heart into your New Year’s gift. Brace yourself for the surprise.

But as she stepped into the plant, an unsettling sensation prickled at the back of her mind.

Timothy’s car was nowhere to be seen.

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