Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 216

**TITLE: Even the Night Couldn’t Silence Her Light**
**Chapter 216: Pressure Points**

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Without any warning, a breathtakingly beautiful face emerged, instantly captivating the two men in the dimly lit room.

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Dr. Harlow’s artistry and keen eye for beauty were beyond dispute; he had meticulously sculpted a visage that could rival the finest models. When combined with Tatiana’s naturally exquisite bone structure, the outcome was nothing short of mesmerizing.

However, as she caught sight of the enthralled expressions on the thugs’ faces, a wave of dread washed over Tatiana. Her heart plummeted into her stomach, and an ominous feeling began to coil tightly around her thoughts.

“This woman looks like a movie star! No, she’s even prettier than a star!” the taller thug exclaimed, his voice dripping with desire.

He reached out, his hand inching toward her, but his companion swiftly intervened, a warning tone creeping into his voice. “Keep your hands to yourself.”

“What’s the harm in just a little touch? We could both have a turn, or you could go first,” the taller man suggested, his eyes glinting with mischief.

“Let’s finish the job first,” the shorter one replied, clearly asserting his dominance in the situation. Despite his desires, the taller man held back, casting Tatiana a vicious glare, reminiscent of a hungry wolf fixating on its prey.

In that moment, Tatiana’s gaze shifted, and she spotted the orchestrator of her abduction—someone she had never expected yet somehow made perfect sense.

“Tavin,” she breathed, recognition dawning upon her.

Tavin.

“We meet again,” he said, a smirk playing on his lips.

Her expression darkened, shadows flickering across her features. “Why are you doing this?”

Tavin chuckled, a hollow sound devoid of sincerity. “I didn’t want to resort to this either. I’ve reached out to you countless times, but you never responded. This was the only way I could get your attention.”

With a flourish, he retrieved a document from his briefcase, presenting it to her with an air of nonchalance. “Take a look. If you agree, just sign it, and I’ll let you go. Simple as that.”

Tatiana’s eyes fell upon the contract, and she couldn’t suppress a derisive sneer. Signing this would not only transfer the rights to her song to HJ Entertainment, but it would also bind her to them in a way that felt akin to servitude. HJ would hold the first right of refusal for all her future work, effectively chaining her to their whims for a pittance.

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**Chapter 216: Pressure Points**

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Tavin instinctively leaned in, eager to catch a glimpse of her signature. But in the next heartbeat, a powerful force pressed down on his neck, and he felt a sharp jab pierce his body, sapping his strength. He collapsed, the pen’s tip digging into his throat.

“Don’t move. You wouldn’t want to puncture your carotid artery, would you?”

Cold sweat trickled down Tavin’s forehead. What terrified him more than the physical threat was the utter weakness coursing through his limbs.

“What… what did you do?” he stammered, panic rising in his chest.

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**Chapter 216: Pressure Points**

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“Just picked up a few skills. A little knowledge about pressure points,” Tatiana replied, her voice steady.

“Help—Ah!” The pen’s tip broke the skin, and pain shot through him, silencing his cry as cold sweat poured down his face.

“You’re bleeding. If I go a little deeper, your artery is gone. Are you sure you want to keep struggling?” Tatiana’s voice held a chilling calmness. Tavin, paralyzed by fear, dared not move. He valued his life above all else; money meant nothing if he was dead.