Chapter 285: Zack’s madness (Part – 1)
The guards stiffened at the sight of the gun. Their hesitation was brief, but Zack caught it, his pulse hammering as he took a careful step backward, pulling Bella with him.
The leader of the guards, a tall man with a sharp gaze, took a measured step forward. "Let her go. You can’t get out of here."
Zack let out a dry, humorless chuckle. "You think I don’t know that? You think I walked in here without a plan?" His grip on Bella’s arm tightened painfully. "She is coming with me. If you try to stop me, I’ll paint this floor with her blood."
The guards didn’t waver, standing their ground like an unbreakable wall. Zack’s breathing grew heavier. ’They won’t risk her, but they won’t let me walk out either.’
He needed another way.
His eyes darted around, searching, scanning—then landed on the elevator at the end of the hall.
Without another second of hesitation, Zack jerked Bella roughly and pivoted, dragging her toward the opposite direction. She stumbled, but he was relentless, pulling her along as he raced toward the elevator.
"Stop!" one of the guards called, but Zack was already slamming his hand against the button. The doors slid open, and without a moment’s hesitation, he yanked Bella inside with him.
Just as the guards lunged forward, the doors sealed shut.
Zack’s breathing was ragged as he hit the emergency stop button, trapping them between floors. He turned to Bella, his eyes wild with determination. "Don’t even think you can escape."
Bella swallowed hard, her heart hammering as she realized she was now completely alone with him.
Theodore had been enjoying the celebration, chatting with Philip—until he received a call, informing him about the incident.