An Understated Dominance (Maria Vittori) novel Chapter 1221

Chapter 1221 Two-for-One Special

As the sun began to peek over the horizon, something strange was unfolding inside a grand mansion.

Natasha, fast asleep in her cozy room, suddenly stirred as an unfamiliar noise reached her ears.

Startled, she bolted upright in her bed, quickly moving to the window, and peered through a gap in the curtains.

In the dim morning light, her eyes widened in astonishment. Several guards who had stood watch at the front door throughout the night now lay unconscious on the ground.

“What in the world?”

Natasha furrowed her brow and swiftly reached for a handgun from the bedside drawer.

Silently, she opened her bedroom door, surveyed the situation, and then hurried into her sister Ruth’s room next door.

“Ruth…”

Natasha gently shook her sister awake. When Ruth’s eyes fluttered open, Natasha placed a finger to her lips, signaling for silence. “Don’t make a sound; there’s an intruder.”

“An intruder?”

Ruth rubbed her eyes, still half-asleep. “Sis, are you sure you’re not dreaming? We have a dozen Shadowguards surrounding our house day and night. Who would dare break in?”

“Something’s happened to all our guards. It’s incredibly dangerous now. We need to get out of here!” Natasha’s face bore a grave expression.

“What?”

Ruth jolted awake at this news. “Sis, who’s trying to harm us? Shouldn’t we call your husband?”

“There’s no time for that; we must leave immediately.”

Natasha made a quick decision, opening the window. After confirming no one was in sight below, she grabbed her sister and led her out the window. “Ruth, I’ll count to three, and we’ll jump together.”

“Jump?”

Ruth’s voice quivered with fear. “Sis, it’s pretty high up here, and I’m scared.”

“It’s just the second floor, and there’s grass below. We won’t get hurt.” Natasha reassured her.

“Sis, is there no other way?” Ruth’s anxiety was palpable.

“We have no choice: it’s jump or face danger head-on.” Natasha’s resolve was unwavering.

“Ah?” Ruth hesitated.