How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband novel Chapter 468

Brian hurried down the stairs, strategically following behind a resident who was also heading out, making it seem as if they were leaving together. This resident was a stranger, and no one would suspect that one of them was Brian.

However, Brian hadn't anticipated that someone would be keeping a watchful eye from below. While others might not recognize him, Adelaide, who had been observing closely, identified Brian the moment he stepped out.

Having spent years by Stuart's side, Adelaide was familiar with this group of people. Like Stuart, they were all devoid of empathy. Back when she was in Stuart's circle, they all called her Adelaide and treated her warmly. But after Stuart abandoned her, they severed ties as if they'd never known her, showing a heartless indifference. Even Barclay, who used to hang around her like a lost puppy, now ignored her completely.

Adelaide never blamed herself; she believed it was these people who were heartless and unjust to her. Recognizing Brian, she felt a surge of excitement. From her observations, Brian was likely the only one keeping an eye on Morwenna. Now that Brian had left, perhaps Morwenna was alone upstairs.

Watching Brian disappear into the distance, Adelaide's excitement grew. "Quick, all of you come with me. We're going to grab her now," she urged her group. Knowing Morwenna was skilled in combat, she'd brought several tough guys along, each concealing a stun baton under their jackets.

As they entered the neighborhood, a security guard stopped them momentarily. After Adelaide provided the specific apartment number and the homeowner's name and completed the necessary registration, the guard allowed them entry. She had visited that apartment before, so she knew the number well.

Adelaide led her group swiftly up the stairs. She and a few others stood on lookout while one of them quickly picked the lock. "Hurry it up," Adelaide urged in a low voice. "We don't know where Brian went, but we don't want to run into him coming back."

Inside the apartment, Morwenna lay unconscious.

Meanwhile, Brian had hurried to the neighboring complex. It was late, and there weren't many people around. As he searched for his friend, he suddenly spotted a familiar figure—Greta Irons was striding directly toward him.