A Cue for Love novel Chapter 354

Chapter 354 A Close Call

Natalie stepped back involuntarily.

Unfortunately, Lionel did not give her the chance to escape. His arm shot out quickly, his fingers around Natalie’s delicate neck. His face turned red with fury as he tightened his grip to suffocate her.

“Don’t you dare go near Lia!”

At the sight of this, Samuel moved to stop Lionel. However, before he could do anything, he noticed Natalie shaking her head almost imperceptibly. With her eyebrows drawn tightly together, she wordlessly implored him not to intervene.

Lionel directed all the pent-up emotion toward Natalie.

He did not hold back on his strength and attempted to crush her windpipe. Natalie gasped for air as her throat constricted from the pressure.

Meanwhile, Samuel watched his beloved woman get hurt in his presence, his eyes glinting dangerously.

Realizing that Samuel had no intention of giving up, Natalie mouthed, “Don’t.”

Samuel clenched his fists, the veins on his arm popping up from the force. At that moment, he radiated pure menace.

He knew that Natalie had a plan, but watching her put her life on the line made him wish he didn’t.

Does she even understand that I could care less about Lia Johnson? Natalie is my Achilles’ heel.

It took every ounce of self-control for Samuel to stay out of the situation.

Glowering at Natalie, Lionel growled, “Lia never hurt you. Why did you have to do this to her? She’s only twenty; she still has a bright future ahead of her. Why did you have to poison her so ruthlessly?”

“It wasn’t me,” Natalie replied calmly. Her face was ghastly white, but her clear eyes shone with resolution.

Despite that, Lionel gripped her neck tighter as he roared, “Don’t you even try to defend yourself! Lia herself said that you were the culprit before she passed out. And yet, you still show no remorse!”

Pain shot down Natalie’s throat. Death seemed only inches away from her.

“I-I’m not here to debate about who was t-the culprit. I’m h-here to save her. I-If you want her to l-live, let me go,” Natalie choked out.

Lionel narrowed his eyes and scoffed, “Why would Lia’s murderer want to save her? Do you think I’m an idiot?”

Suffocation made it hard for Natalie to speak, but her gaze remained steady and unwavering.