Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 498

Christina, who was locked up in the room, had collapsed to the ground from exhaustion.

In her daze, she thought she heard the children's voices, so she opened the window to see two tiny figures running in the corridor.

Christina was startled, and she hastily shouted at the two tiny people, “Lucas, Camila, I'm here!”

Upon hearing their mother's voice, the children excitedly waved their hands at her. “Mommy, we've come for you!”

Immediately, the children rushed toward Christina's room.

Just as they did that, Anya and the housekeepers ran after them.

Christina could no longer remain calm by then, for she knew that if the children were taken away, she would not be able to find them again.

After surveying the room, she soon found a chair. Without hesitation, she picked it up and swung it at the lock on the door.

With a resounding clang, the lock was evidently loosened. Christina swung the chair at it once more before it finally gave way and fell off.

Christina narrowed her eyes and tossed the chair away. With a rough kick on the lock, the door unlocked.

Right as she opened the door, the children lunged over and threw themselves into her arms, bawling. “Mommy, I'm so scared! She's a bad person! She locked us both up!”

Camila was sniffling and crying as she spoke, tears filling her eyes.

As Christina held them tightly, she softly consoled, “Don't be scared, Camila. I'll take you two away from this place.”

The trio hugged each other tightly. Just as they were about to leave, Anya and the housekeepers rushed upstairs. A few of the housekeepers were even standing at the staircase, blocking their way.

A wicked grin spread across Anya's face when her gaze fell upon the three frantic figures. “Grandma said you have to stay here until the plan is completed.”

Her expression turned sinister and smug. She regarded them with a gaze akin to a butcher eyeing helpless sheep as if she held the power to do anything to them.

Christina took several steps back with the children in her arms. Gently guiding them into an empty room, she reassured them, “Be good. Once I'm done settling this, I'll take you two away from this place.”

Lucas and Camila could only helplessly look at their mother before nodding slowly. “Be careful, Mommy.”

“All right. Don't come out, okay? I'll be done with this soon.” While saying that, Christina closed the door behind her.

Her gaze locked onto Anya's arrogant expression, and with determination in her voice, she demanded, “Step aside on your accord. Otherwise, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy.”

Iciness flickered in Christina's eyes as her delicate face tensed up.

Nevertheless, Anya did not heed the woman's warning and instead let out a mocking laugh. “And let you go? Dream on! You'd better get back in that room obediently. Perhaps Grandma might show you three a sliver of mercy once this is over and allow you all to leave.”

The only thought consuming Christina's mind was the desperate need to escape with her children from that place. “This has nothing to do with us, yet you're using me and my children as your bargaining chips. You've truly let me down.”

Christina had the Gibsons' best interest at heart, only to be used as a mere instrument for their revenge. If that was how things were going to be, they would no longer hold any significance in her life.

A solemn determination shone in Christina's eyes as she spoke with a firm tone. “Consider this your final chance, Anya.”

“I don't care for your chances,” Anya responded defiantly. With her gaining the upper hand, she had no intention of allowing Christina to escape.

What a cruel woman. I can't believe she's even going to hurt me!